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St. IVAN RILSKI (also known as St John of Rila)

8/18/2024 8:00:00 AM

St Ivan Rilski had lived in many places until he finally settled in the wonderful Rila Mountain where he founded a monastery that has been existing until now, for more than 1000 years. He made a lot of miracles and is honored today as the patron saint of Bulgaria.

Today is the Holocaust Day and the Victims of Crimes against Humanity Day

3/10/2024 7:00:00 AM

Bulgaria commemorates today “The Holocaust Day and the Victims of Crimes against Humanity Day”, appointed by a decree of the BG Ministerial Council on Feb.13th, 2003, which was celebrated for the first time ever that same year.

International Women’s Day

3/8/2024 9:00:00 AM

Bulgaria marks The International Women’s Day – March 8

March 3rd - the National Day of Bulgaria

3/3/2024 8:00:00 AM

What happened on that day and how long has it been celebrated? The San Stefano Peace Treaty between Russia and the Ottoman Empire was signed on February 19th (March 3rd, ...

Today is the BABA MARTA DAY

3/1/2024 8:00:00 AM

If you by any chance visit Bulgaria on the first day of March you are certain to notice almost every person decorated with small tokens made from red and white woollen threads.

Anniversary of the death of Vassil Levski

2/19/2024 9:00:00 AM

Today is the 148th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest fighters for Bulgarian independence during the period of the Ottoman oprresion

Bulgarians Celebrate Love of Wine and Each Other

2/14/2024 9:00:00 AM

As lovers celebrate St Valentine's Day, many Bulgarians insist February 14 should be reserved for a traditional Bulgarian celebration - the feast of St. Trifon Zarezan.