Section: Radio Bulgaria (Bulgaria)
Putin’s words about Slavonic Script unite Bulgarian politicians
On May 24, the day of Bulgarian Education, Culture and the Slavonic Script, Bulgarians learned that in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Macedonian counterpart Gjorge Ivanov that the Slavic script had come to Russia from Macedonian lands. The news provoked a surprise, strong enough for a famous historian to say...
“Former people” according to State Security classification exist even today
The premiere of a new book entitled “Former People according to State Security Classification” brought together hundreds of people who still crave for justice because of the unpunished crimes of communism. The book’s first print run has been sold out for just a week. “Former people” was a label put on industrialists, clerics,...
Bulgaria to continue support for its large community in Ukraine: Rumen Radev
“Bulgaria is proud of its large community in Ukraine which has preserved a strong and vital connection with the motherland. We make a lot of efforts to maintain their rights and to support them”, President Rumen Radev said at a working meeting with the MP from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Anton Kisse. The president thanked Anton Kisse for his...
In Brussels Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva demonstrates continuity in relations with EU and NATO
For years it has been a tradition in Bulgarian political practice for any newly appointed foreign minister to pay their first visit abroad to Brussels. Ekaterina Zaharieva did not stray from this practice and on 15 and 16 May met with the President of the European Council Donald Tusk, with the European Commission’s diplomat No. 1 Federica...
In Brussels Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva demonstrates continuity in relations with EU and NATO
For years it has been a tradition in Bulgarian political practice for any newly appointed foreign minister to pay their first visit abroad to Brussels. Ekaterina Zaharieva did not stray from this practice and on 15 and 16 May met with the President of the European Council Donald Tusk, with the European Commission’s diplomat No. 1 Federica...
Kristian Kostov with Beautiful Mess earns second place for Bulgaria at 2017 Eurovision
Bulgaria’s representative Kristian Kostov ranked second at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest held in Kiev, Ukraine. The song presented by the 17-year-old is entitled Beautiful Mess. It was voted second by the audiences. Ahead of the great final of Eurovision Kristian received two other prizes following the vote of journalists – for best...
Institute for Bulgarian Language celebrates 75th anniversary
With a series of events today and tomorrow the Institute for Bulgarian Language at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences marks its 75th anniversary. An international conference is underway at the Academy’s Large Hall with scholars from Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Norway, Lithuania and Italy taking...
Bulgarian citizens insist: Bring back the banished spirit of the Thracians to the stone mound near Staro Zhelezare
The Thracian sanctuary near the village of Staro Zhelezare (Hisarya Municipality) sinks into oblivion, a civil association formed to save that valuable archeological site alarms. An exhibition of photos tracing the destiny of that site from its discovery in 2004 until now was unveiled in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia at their initiative. Why...
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics group team wins silver at three balls and two ropes at Sofia World Cup
The Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics group team won silver medal at the three balls and two ropes routine at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia. Simona Dyankova, Madlen Radukanova, Teodora Alexandrova, Elena Bineva and Laura Traats placed second after making some small mistakes during their performance. They scored 17.360 points....
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics group team wins silver medal at five hoops at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup
The Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics group team won silver medal at five hoops routine at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Series in Sofia. Simona Dyankova, Madlen Radukanova, Teodora Alexandrova, Elena Bineva and Laura Traats scored 17.900 points. Ukraine’s rhythmic gymnastics group team grabbed the gold with 18.300 points and Belarus won...
