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The Turkish opposition with a historic victory in the local elections The opposition in Turkey scored a historic victory in the local elections on March 31. Out of 10 metropolitan areas, only 3 remain for the Justice and Development Party..

published on 4/5/24 4:13 PM

The BNR’s QSL-cards for 2024 are here!

Hello, dear friends! We are pleased to announce that with the assistance of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Bulgarian National Radio’s QSL cards for 2024 are now available. The two new series are entitled “The beauty..

updated on 4/5/24 3:01 PM
Vice President Iliana Iotova lays a wreath at the memorial for the 12 children who died when their bus plunged into the Lim river.

Officials, VP Iotova pay tribute to 12 children killed in Lim River bus tragedy

Children, students, rescuers, Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Iotova and the Prime Ministers of Serbia and Montenegro paid tribute to the 12 children who died in the waters of the Lim River 20 years ago , BNR envoy Daniel Inkov reported.  A..

published on 4/4/24 4:14 PM

A Memorial to the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius will be a unifying international centre in the Spanish city of Malaga

The first Bulgarian monument in the Kingdom of Spain will be inaugurated on 5 April, the eve of the Assumption of St Methodius for all Slavs and Bulgarians. It is dedicated to the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius and is located in a special place - in..

published on 4/4/24 1:30 PM

Headmistress Snezhana Skoric about what going to school is like in Bolhrad in wartime

The Bolhrad secondary school, named after Bulgarian revolutionary and prominent public figure Georgi Sava Rakovski, is the first Bulgarian secondary school abroad. The school is marking its 165 th anniversary. Even though the year of its foundation..

updated on 4/3/24 10:48 AM

Spring has sprung and so have the new stray puppies and kittens

He is just a cat, but his fate has taken over social networks. About 10 months ago, on St George's Day, he appeared in the Plovdiv National Library "Ivan Vazov" and the librarians named him Gogo (short for Georgi). He immediately won their love...

published on 4/3/24 10:36 AM
Shoshana Baruch

Bureka with cheese, ayran and tarator – Shoshana Baruch and her Bulgarian snack bar in Brazil

Casa Bulgara or Bulgaria House is a top-notch eatery on the gastronomic guides of Sao Paulo – the biggest city in Brazil with a population of more than 12 million. The snack bar has existed for close to half a century at the same address, and is owned..

updated on 4/2/24 11:44 AM

93% of Bulgarian children up to date with mandatory vaccinations in 2023

The Ministry of Health and UNICEF Bulgaria have launched an information campaign highlighting the benefits of vaccines . "Get vaccinated and join the superhero team" is the message of the cartoon character "Plus Me", named after the name of the..

published on 4/1/24 1:17 PM

Pranks and laughter for good health and luck!

On April Fool's Day, we can safely have fun at someone else's expense, but on the condition that we do it with the best of intentions. The day reminds us that laughter is the most direct way to deal with life's challenges. Therefore, on April 1, an..

published on 4/1/24 5:55 AM
The sky over the city of Sofia.

Dust from the Sahara to drift across Bulgaria until 2 April

The snow on Mount Vitosha, which rises above the capital city, has turned yellow as the Saharan dust continues to blow.  The phenomenon will continue over Bulgaria until at least Tuesday. The western half of the country will have medium to high..

published on 3/31/24 4:48 PM