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Mel Gibson and Hristo Jivkov

The late Hristo Jivkov to star in The Passion of the Christ sequel digitally

Exactly 20 years after the release of the epic biblical film The Passion of the Christ , its director Mel Gibson will make a sequel. This was announced by the production company of the Hollywood filmmaker. The production is already in an advanced..

published on 5/5/24 7:45 AM

Photographer Valery Poshtarov on the power of holding hands

"In a world that is already growing apart, holding hands becomes a silent prayer - a way to come together again". So begins the description of the project "Father and Son" by Bulgarian photographer Valery Poshtarov on the website of the World..

published on 4/30/24 8:57 AM

The Wilson Gallery and Museum in Cheltenham displays paintings by a Bulgarian emigrant

The Wilson Gallery and Museum in the British town of Cheltenham displays a unique collection of paintings by a Bulgarian emigrant who lived and worked in the the UK for many years. The exhibition features works by iconic artists including Amedeo..

published on 4/28/24 7:10 AM

"The Sboryanovo Enigma" by Dragomir Bogomilov presented in London

The book "The Sboryanovo Enigma” by Dragomir Bogomilov will be presented this evening at 7:00 pm in the "Sofia" gallery of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in London. More than 2,000 years ago, today's Sboryanovo reserve was the..

published on 4/25/24 9:05 AM

Bulgarian actor Izko Finzi at 91 – a life that continues to surprise every day

April 25 is the birth date of Izko Finzi, part of the so-called "golden generation" of Bulgarian actors. For his 91-year earthly journey until now, Izko Finzi is drawing a lasting mark in the Bulgarian theatrical, film and cultural life.‎ He was..

published on 4/25/24 4:45 AM

Bulgarian poetess wins Mili Dueli poetry competition

Bozhana Slavkova won the biggest international poetry contest Mili Dueli . She is the first Bulgarian author to have won the grand prix . 711 authors from 104 countries took part in the 9 th edition of the competition, and 3..

updated on 4/22/24 10:05 AM

Dian Kostov with art installation at Sacred Heart basilica in Brussels

Bulgarian artist Dian Kostov is transforming the biggest basilica in Brussels with his art installation Crossroads – the price of choice , the Bulgarian news agency BTA writes. 17-metre scenes from the life of Christ and Virgin Mary will be..

published on 4/19/24 8:48 AM

May 24 will be Bulgaria Day in the Canadian province of British Columbia

Bulgaria will have a special day in British Columbia and in the city of Vancouver. May 24 will be declared Bulgaria Day.  This was announced by Velislava Panova, Consul General of Bulgaria in Toronto .  Velislava Panova pointed out that the..

published on 4/17/24 9:41 AM
Nayden Todorov

Caretaker Minister of Culture vows to protect the system from turmoil

''The government's term of office is short. It would be very difficult for someone who is completely unprepared'', caretaker Minister of Culture Nayen Todorov said in response to a question why he had accepted this position for the second time...

published on 4/15/24 10:50 AM

The green way of culture

Well over 30 artists and performing arts and climate experts from several countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro - have arrived in Sofia to take..

published on 4/11/24 4:50 PM