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Festivals and Rituals in Bulgaria have been counted and the figure goes well beyond 11,000 a fact that affects Bulgarian people's lives from birth to death and probably beyond. Most
Sofia is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria.With a population of 1,246,791, and some 1,377,761 in the metropolitan area, it is the 15th largest city in
Perhaps the most popular resort is Borovets, as it is a World Cup ski venue. Only 72km from Sofia and at 1,350m in the Rila Mountain, it is the oldest and largest mountain resort in Bulgaria. The 2,400m Yastrebets, meaning Hawk's Nest is a steep, twisting red trail for the advanced skier. This run is open from November until April.There are comfortable, friendly and well
Bulgaria is one of the most productive food producers in Europe and is often described as the Bread Basket of Europe. Although Bulgaria is not quite Mediterranean and
Bulgarian regions are diverse in character. Plovdiv and Central Bulgaria shows another beautiful face of the country. Plovdiv was first founded in 432 BC and is the second-largest city in
Bulgaria boasts nine UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites and will claim more sites as the country is slowly being discovered. Many of these sites remain a secret with Bulgaria's tourist industry not in the full view to 'outsiders'. It is only a matter of time before Bulgaria's continuous revealing of
Rakia is Bulgaria's national drink. It is part and parcel of everyday life here, and somehow Bulgaria wouldn't be the same without it. "Rakia and Salad", is a combination unsurpassed
Yambol and the southeast region of Bulgaria is a relatively unknown area and is fast becoming a very popular area for visitors and tourists.This region of Bulgaria is scattered with
The Bulgarian Black Sea coast is 380 km in length and has excellent beaches with fine golden sands and natural dunes. With a calm and safe sea having a low sloping sandy bottom, crystal clear water and numerous mineral springs, added to which is the beautiful nature, varied landscape
Acclaimed Bulgarian folk singer Stefka Sabotinova dies aged 80For many years, Sabotinova was involved in Bulgaria's premier folk ensemble Filip Koutev, where she gained cul... |
New: The Sofia Echo shows its summer coloursA full-colour, expanded and enhanced The Sofia Echo hits the streets on August 6 2010. More |
EU structural funds for urban renewal - First Jessica holding fund for Bulgaria - reportThe Jessica fund will be tasked with revenue-generating, urban development projects, including the rehabilitat... |
Killer thrillerSupposedly, there are 1269 gangsters in Bulgaria. If those facing murder charges after ‘Operation Killers’... |
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Bulgaria - The Economy![]() Bulgaria, a former communist country, has experienced macroeconomic stability and strong growth since the major economic disaster ... |
Bulgarian Vehicle Numbers![]() How many times have you seen cars go by in Bulgaria and wonder what the registration numbers and letters mean? Well wonder no l... |
Bulgaria - The Geography![]() Bulgaria is part of the Balkan Peninsula in south-east Europe. It has borders with Greece and Turkey to the south, former Yugosl... |
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The People's Republic (1944-1989)![]() Russia was led by Stalin and the return to power in Bulgaria of Georgi Dimitrov (pictured left) who had been in exile in the S... |
The Kingdom (1878-1911)![]() So Bulgaria was now independent as a result of the Treaty of Berlin in 1878 and now have a Bulgarian state but this substantially ... |
The Balkan Wars (1912-1913)![]() It was now 1911 and still the Ottoman were hanging on in the southeast region of Bulgaria. At the time a Nationalist Prime Mini... |
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Public & Religious Holidays![]() Holidays are non-working days for state institutions, schools and most private businesses. In Bulgaria you will find that restau... |
Rakia - A Proud Spirit![]() Rakia is Bulgaria's national drink. It is part and parcel of everyday life here, and somehow Bulgaria wouldn't be the same... |
Food![]() Bulgaria is one of the most productive food producers in Europe and is often described as the Bread Basket of Europe. Althoug... |
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Bungee JumpingBungee jumping is a growing sport all around the world in including Bulgaria. In case you didn't know bungee jumping is an activity in which a person jumps off... |
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Sofia and The Western DistrictsThe Capital and Heartbeat of BulgariaThe capital and heartbeat of Bulgaria is Sofia. Bulgaria's Sofia dates back to the fourth century BC and now modern capital of Bulgaria has a... |
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Varna ProvinceAksakovo with a population of around 19,000 the location encompasses Varna airport one of Bulgaria'a top three. The biggest greenhouse complex in this region of Bulgaria is in the... |
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Medical Cover for Brits in BulgariaThe British Pension and Medical Authority have now decided that UK Nationals living permanently in Bulgaria will be covered for health care costs. About registration for medical treatment in... |
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