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The New Precious: Contemporary Craft Art from Bulgaria on Display in Etar Museum
Bulgarian News Agency
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"The New Precious: Contemporary Craft Art from Bulgaria" is the title of the latest exhibition at the Etar Ethnographic Open-Air Museum in Gabrovo, which will be on view until November 15. The exhibition is part of the 19th International Fair of...
GERB Leader: Germany Is Bulgaria’s Key Partner, Shares Vision for United Europe
Bulgarian News Agency
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Excellent bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Germany provide a solid foundation for developing economic, cultural, and political ties between the two countries, said GERB leader Boyko Borissov in a Facebook post on Monday. Borissov held a...
Young Albanian men are most likely to be held in immigration detention at Dungavel
Scottish Daily Express
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August 25, 2025
One in four migrants held at the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre is from Albania, with most of them being young men under the age of 30. The latest figures come amid a renewed focus on immigration among Scottish voters, with the issue now...
Colombia-based Bulgarian Doris Dukova presents her book “The Dark Side of Success” in the capital of Ecuador
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 25, 2025
Bulgarian Doris Dukova, who lives in Colombia, is presenting her book “The Dark Side of Success” today in the capital of Ecuador – Quito, the Bulgarian-Colombian Foundation Alianza announced to BTA. “The presentation of my book in Quito is...
Organizer of Folk Dance Festival Nominated for Bulgarian Woman of the Year
Bulgarian News Agency
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Anita Ekenova is one of the 20 nominated women for the Saint Zlata of Meglen Award in 2025. She lives in the French city of Lyon, where she organized the tenth edition of the travelling festival Une Ronde Autour du Monde in early June. The...
World opera stars to perform in Bulgaria's capital Sofia
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 25, 2025
Photo: musicaperpetua.com On August 28 and 29, St. Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia will once again serve as an open-air concert venue. Bulgarian opera diva Sonya Yoncheva aims to make the two-day festival "Gala in Sofia" an annual tradition—a...
Bulgaria’s Average Pension Hits 517 Euros as Social Security Revenues and Spending Rise
Novinite
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As of July 2025, Bulgaria’s state social security (SSS) reported total consolidated budget revenues of 8,540.7 million leva, achieving 56.1% of the annual plan. This marks an increase of 1,118.8 million leva compared to the same period in 2024....
Village of Zafirovo to Host Third Colours of Ethnicities Folklore Festival on Sept. 6
Bulgarian News Agency
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On September 6, the village of Zafirovo in Silistra Region, Northeast Bulgaria, will host the third edition of the folklore festival Colours of Ethnicities, the local chitalishte community centre Hristo Botev-1901 told BTA. The event is organized...
The Ukrainian community in Bulgaria marked Ukraine’s Independence Day
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 25, 2025
The Ukrainian community in Bulgaria marked Ukraine’s Independence Day. On this occasion, the building of Sofia Municipality was illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. ''We have been marking this day for the fourth year since the start of...
Freddie Starr 'died penniless and estranged from his six children'
Female First
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August 24, 2025
25 August 2025 Freddie Starr is said to have died penniless and estranged from his six children. Freddie Starr is said to have died penniless and estranged from his six children Once one of Britain’s best-known comedians, the performer died in...
Bulgaria in Eastern Macedonia 1917-18
The National Herald
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August 24, 2025
An inter-allied commission was established after World War I to investigate atrocities committed by the Bulgarian army against the Greek population that lived in occupied Eastern Macedonia. The Royalist government surrendered Fort Rupel to a...
Who is Becca Bloom? Daughter of Chinese tech tycoons takes TikTok by storm with luxury lifestyle
Hindustan Times
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August 24, 2025
Becca Bloom has quickly become TikTok’s new face of luxury. With private jet reels, Bulgari jewellery hauls and caviar breakfasts for her pets, the 25-year-old influencer has built a following of millions almost overnight. Becca Bloom, 25, is the...
Bulgaria Hosts First European Fire Sports Championship
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria is hosting the first ever European Fire Sports Championship, bringing together 14 teams from eight countries: Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Croatia, Germany and the host nation. The competition runs from August 24 to 30 in...
Bulgaria's Albena Resort Sees 44% Surge in German Tourists While Maintaining 'No More Hotels' Policy
Novinite
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At the height of August, signs already suggest a strong summer season for Bulgaria’s northern Black Sea resorts, with Albena standing out as a leading example of recovery after the pandemic years. Activity began as early as April, when nearly...
Freddie Starr died 'penniless and estranged from his six children' as stranger stepped in to bring his body home from Spain and foot funeral bill
Daily Mail
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August 24, 2025
Freddie Starr is said to have died 'penniless' and estranged from his six children after moving to a one-bed flat on the Costa Del Sol where he risked becoming homeless. The comedy legend, who died of a heart attack age 76 in 2019, was set to have...
Orthodox Clergy Urge Forgiveness in Sunday Sermons across Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil spoke about the Parable of the Two Debtors from the Sunday Gospel during a patriarchal Divine Liturgy at St Ivan Rilski Church in Pernik on Sunday. He led the service attended by local worshippers. Daniil...
Bulgarian Cultural Centre in Odesa Highlights Work of Four Photographers of Bulgarian Origin
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Bulgarian Cultural Centre in Odesa is highlighting the work of four photographers of Bulgarian origin. Organized by the Odesa branch of the National Union of Photographers of Ukraine in partnership with the All-Ukrainian Centre for Bulgarian...
Bulgarian MP Pledges Support for Bessarabian Bulgarians in Ukraine
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarian MP and Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev pledged support for the educational and cultural needs of the Bessarabian Bulgarian community during meetings in Bolhrad, Ukraine, Mirchev's party said in a press release here Saturday....
August 24, 2007: Bulgaria's Petar Stoychev Sets World Record for Fastest English Channel Swim
Bulgarian News Agency
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On August 24, 2007, Bulgarian marathon swimmer Petar Stoychev set a world record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel, completing the swim in 6 hours, 57 minutes and 50 seconds, becoming the first person to finish in under seven hours....
August 24, 2025: Bulgaria's Petar Stoychev Sets World Record for Fastest English Channel Swim
Bulgarian News Agency
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On August 24, 2007, Bulgarian marathon swimmer Petar Stoychev set a world record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel, completing the swim in 6 hours, 57 minutes and 50 seconds, becoming the first person to finish in under seven hours....