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Residents gathered in Dryanovo Monastery to pay tribute to Pop Hariton and Bacho Kiro’s troops
Dryanovo, Bulgaria: Hundreds of people gathered on May 13, 2023, in the historic Dryanovo Monastery "St. Archangel Michael" to pay tribute to the rebels of the Pop Hariton and Bacho Kiro's troop. For nine days, the squad managed to hold about 8,000 regular Ottoman troops and Bashibozuk in 1876
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600 Bulgarian flags flew over Sofia’s educational institutions marking 145 years of Bulgarian liberation
Georgi Valentinov Georgiev, chairman of the Metropolitan Municipal Council Sofia, reported that yesterday with Mayor Yordanka Fandakova, Head of the Regional Department of Education, Mrs Vanya Kastreva and Deputy. -Mayor of Education Miroslav Borshosh attended the consecration of Bulgarian flags and donated to metropolitan schools, kindergartens and nurseries, whether municipal, public or private
Bulgaria
Mitrofanova: Bulgaria to face consequences for assisting Ukraine
The Russian ambassador to Bulgaria, Eleonora Mitrofanova, made ludicrous complaints about Bulgaria's support for the provision of ammunition and crucial assistance to Ukraine
Bulgaria
Bulgaria remarks 114 years of independence from Ottoman empire
Even though Bulgaria was liberated in 1878 due to the Russo-Turkish War of Liberation, the Principality of Bulgaria was declared an ally of the Ottoman Empire by the Treaty of Berlin, putting the independent Bulgarian state under the control of the Sublime Porte
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Golden Glory: Bulgaria Clinches 9 Medals at European Cup in Baku
The team, made up of Raya Bozhilova, Yoana Moteva, Anania Dimitrova, Gabriela Traykova, Ivayla Velkovska, and Elena Hristova, triumphed in the all-around competition as well as in the finals for routines with five hoops and five pairs of clubs
Man Detained for Firing Gun During Village Brawl in Razgrad Province
According to initial reports from the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Razgrad, the altercation escalated into a physical confrontation involving multiple individuals
Customs Officers Seize Nearly 120,000 Leva in Undeclared Currency at Lesovo Border
The incident occurred on April 30, 2025, when a freight truck bearing foreign registration arrived at the Lesovo Customs Point on its outbound route to Turkey. According to the Bulgarian Customs Agency, the vehicle was transporting goods from the Netherlands to Turkey, as stated in the documentation provided by the driver
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts