Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) was a prominent Norwegian academic, polar explorer, humanitarian and statesman. A monument to his memory stands in central Sofia.
Patriarch Neofit
Patriarch Neofit (BG: Патриарх Неофит) is the third man to serve as Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox church since the restoration of the office in 1953.
Chestita Baba Marta
Bulgarians celebrate the unique holiday Baba Marta (Granny March) on 1 March, when almost all Bulgarians wear a bit of red and white yarn called a martenitsa.
Sofia Ranked for Quality of Life
Sofia achieved a score of 53.17 in the Quality of Life Index 2013, according to an annual report by Numbeo,
Vasil Levski Monument
The Vasil Levski Monument in Sofia stands at the site of his execution by Ottoman authorities on 18 February 1873.
The Hanging of Vasil Levski
A poem by Hristo Botev, one of his most famous works. First appeared in Botev’s Wall Calendar for 1876, published in September 1875.
Cinemania 2012
The 26th Cinemania is on at NDK in Sofia from 8 November to 2 December, featuring 64 film titles from around the world.
Young Wine Parade 2012
The 4th annual Young Wine Parade takes place in Plovdiv from 23-25 November, featuring wines from around Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Ranks 49 for Business
Bulgaria claimed 49th place in the Forbes Best Countries for Business ranking for 2012, moving down two places from its 47th place ranking last year.
Evgeni Dinev Photography
Evgeni Dinev is a Bulgarian landscape photographer whose keen eye can turn an everyday scene into a visual masterpiece.
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