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BBC comedian Freddie Starr died 'penniless' and alone as children kept their distance
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 23, 2025
Comedy icon Freddie Starr, who was once one of Britain's most beloved entertainers, was laid to rest in the UK thanks to the generosity of a complete stranger who stepped in to cover his funeral costs after the star died penniless. The funnyman,...
Documentary about Bulgarian Singer-Songwriter Ivo Dimchev Wins Special Jury Award in Sarajevo
Bulgarian News Agency
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Kristina Nikolova's documentary In Hell With Ivo won the Special Jury Award at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, which ended on Friday night, the festival's website said. The film, which had its world premiere in Munich on May 9, follows the...
Bulgaria Hosts European ConferenceF on Classical Languages
Bulgarian News Agency
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For the first time, Bulgaria is hosting the annual conference of Euroclassica, the European Federation of Teachers of Classical Languages. The forum was officially opened at Sofia Universityby Vice-Rector Prof. Madlen Danova. Christian Madzhurov,...
Zheravna Folk Costume Festival Brings to Life Bulgaria of over 100 Years Ago
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Zheravna Folk Costume Festival is under way on August 23-24. Established in 2008 on the initiative of Hristo Dimitrov, producer, choreographer and director of the Bulgare National Folklore Ensemble, the festival is held every year in the...
Prof. Ventseslav Nikolov passes away – a master of the cello and ambassador of Bulgarian culture
BGNES
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August 18, 2025
On August 18, Prof. Ventseslav Nikolov (affectionately known as Ventsi-cello) – distinguished cellist, conductor, teacher, and writer – passed away. Born in 1943 in Ruse, Bulgaria, he left a remarkable legacy with more than 1,500 concerts...
Young people neither in employment nor in education: Which European countries are worst affected?
Euronews
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August 23, 2025
Young people are key drivers of social and economic change. They are the human capital of every country. Yet, in Europe, many young people are ‘neither in employment nor in education or training’ (NEET). In 2024, 11% of people aged 15 to 29 in the...
Yan Bibiyan Bulgarian School in Stockholm will open doors for the next school year
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 23, 2025
Снимка: Първо Българско неделно Училище „Ян Бибиян“, Стокхолм On August 23, the First Bulgarian School in Stockholm "Yan Bibiyan" will open its doors for the new school year 2025/2026. The institution announced this on its Facebook page....
Bulgarian hardcore music veterans bring defiance to ‘Hills of Rock’
Global Voices
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August 20, 2025
Dobromir Ganchev of Bulgarian hardcore band Urban Grey uses a megaphone during their Hills of Rock 2025 performance in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Photo by Diana Nikolova, used with permission. At Hills of Rock 2025, Bulgaria's premier rock and metal music...
A Bulgarian’s guide to Bulgaria’s most underrated destination — the ‘Bordeaux of Eastern Europe’
Metro
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August 23, 2025
The whitewashed traditional houses in the historic town of Melnik (Pictured: Getty Images) Whether you’re a wine aficionado or simply a wine lover with a lot to learn, Melnik deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. A walk around the smallest...
Burgas becomes center of skate culture this weekend
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 23, 2025
On August 23 and 24, the Black Sea city of Burgas will host BURGAS SKATE WEEKEND 2025. Visitors will be able to enjoy skate competitions for all age groups; demonstrations by leading Bulgarian skaters; DJ sets, live music and street art; cultural...
IPN | Cultural Agenda | August 23
IPN
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August 23, 2025
0 The international poetry and patriotic song festival-competition “Voice of Generations” is taking place /Bulgara Street, 43 /at 09:00 AM/. The open tournament for beach fights is taking place at “Dumitru Riscanu” Park-Forest /at 10:00 AM/....
Security guarantees for Ukraine take shape
EurActiv
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August 28, 2025
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Bulgaria is represented in an art project at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 20, 2025
Photo: Facebook /Magura Cultural Center Magura Cultural Center is participating in the art project ''Irenwe Wa: she speaks the regular way'', created as part of the Terminal 5 expansion at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. ''This...
Bulgaria sees rising public support for euro adoption in 2026
BNE Intellinews
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Support for Bulgaria’s planned adoption of the euro is growing among both citizens and businesses, according to a recent survey conducted by Alpha Research, as the country prepares to join the euro area on January 1, 2026. The nationally...
Bulgaria's Borissov: Trump’s Bold Moves in Ukraine Talks Could Benefit All of Europe
Novinite
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Boyko Borissov, former Prime Minister and current leader of the ruling party in Bulgaria (GERB), expressed optimism regarding the upcoming negotiations over Ukraine, praising US President Donald Trump’s approach to talks with Russian President...
Yes, Bulgaria to Insist on Government Fulfilling Its Commitments to Bulgarians in Taraclia
Bulgarian News Agency
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MP Ivaylo Mirchev, Co-chair of the Yes, Bulgaria party within the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, said that his party and he himself will put pressure on Bulgarian institutions to fulfill their commitments and accelerate projects already underway...
Bulgaria backs joint Ukraine-Moldova path to EU membership – Svyrydenko
Interfax Ukraine
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August 20, 2025
Photo: https://t.me/svyrydenkoy Prime Minister Yulia Svirydenko discussed with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov the opening of negotiation clusters on Ukraine's accession to the European Union. "Ukraine has fulfilled all technical...
Bulgarian children from Milan get to know Bulgaria through the “Educational Routes” program
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 20, 2025
Photo: Bulgarian School "Peyo Yavorov" in Milan Students of the Bulgarian School “Peyo Yavorov” in Milan are on a five-day trip to Bulgaria under the “Educational Routes” program of the Ministry of Education and Science, the school wrote on its...
Online rumours about knife-wielding girl are untrue, police say
The Times
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Police Scotland have dismissed allegations surrounding a recent knife incident in Dundee after social media posts, amplified by Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson, spread misinformation linking the event to migrants. A 12-year-old girl was charged on...
Bulgaria Puts Spotlight on Foster Care Success Stories with “The Changed Ones – Life After Foster Care” Exhibition
Bulgarian News Agency
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An exhibition titled “The Changed Ones – Life After Foster Care”, opened Wednesday to highlight the life-changing impact of foster care on vulnerable children in the country, the Labour and Social Policy Ministry said here on Wednesday. The...