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Reena and Priya Malik Secure Silver Medals at the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Bulgaria
The Logical Indian
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August 22, 2025
India shone brilliantly at the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025 held in Sofia, Bulgaria, with Reena in the 55kg and Priya Malik in the 76kg categories winning silver medals after intense battles. This strong performance adds to the nation’s...
Bulgarian Krasimira Vasileva Takes Fourth Place in Balcony and Terrace Contest in Linz
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarian Krasimira Vasileva won fourth place in the balcony and terrace competition (Balcon-Terrassen Wettbewerb) in Linz, Austria, the Bulgarian health and culture website in Austria Sanus Et Salvus reported. She competed against 50...
Crisis of modern slavery
Pakistan Today
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August 27, 2025
Human trafficking, a staggering human rights infringement and contemporary form of servitude, impacts millions worldwide. Moreover, involuntary slavery, forced labour and sexual exploitation are examples of exploitative uses for human trafficking....
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,...
Avolta extends presence at Sofia Airport with debut F&B outlets and retail store expansion
The Moodie Davitt Report
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August 27, 2025
BULGARIA. Leading global travel retail and food & beverage player Avolta has won its first food & beverage concessions at Sofia Airport, with three concepts set to open across mor than 580sq m of space. The company has also struck an agreement...
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 forum on classical languages
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 21, 2025
Bulgaria is hosting Euroclassica Annual Conference and General Assembly for the first time, reported BTA. The international event, held at Sofia University ''St. Kliment Ohridski'', focuses on cooperation among European countries in the study and...
Bulgaria Hosts European Conference 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 University by Vice-Rector Prof. Madlen Danova. Christian Madzhurov,...
UK-EU Facilitation Forum
European Policy Centre
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Aileen McLeod Alberto-Horst Neidhardt Alice Berzolla Alison Hunter Almut Möller Amanda Paul Ana Berdzenishvili Andrew Duff Andrew Scott Anna Crawford Annalisa Buscaini Annika Hedberg Arancha González Laya Arnaldo-Javier Mina Mendoza Benedetta...
Excitement builds in Kerry ahead of Polish Irish Festival – ‘it came about very organically’
Irish Independent
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The event, which is being organised by Dan Roche of Fairtree Village, will run from 10am to 7pm and feature live performances by folk groups, a Viking village showcase, Polish/Irish fusion street food, sensory workshops for children, as well as...
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...
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....
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/....
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...
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...
Minister stated that when the facts are clarified, he will file lawsuits for damages
Q Costa Rica
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August 27, 2025
Q COSTARICA — Jorge Rodríguez, the Minister of Culture and Youth, “renounced” his immunity to face the criminal proceedings against him and President Rodrigo Chaves in the CABEI case. This was announced tonight by his lawyer and confirmed by the...