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Bulgaria Salutes Europe Day, Marks 5 Years in EU [May 09, 2012] Just as the rest of Europe, Bulgaria will mark on Wednesday, May 9th, the Day of Europe, and 67 years since the end of World War II. Celebrations will take place in the capital Sofia and numerous cities and towns all across Bulgaria, focused on the fifth anniversary since the country's accession to the European Union. On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Commemorates 136 Years of April Uprising [May 01, 2012] The town of Panagyurishte in central Bulgaria is the focal point Tuesday of commemorations of the 136th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising for the liberation of Bulgaria. President Rosen Plevneliev, Parliament Chair Tsetska Tsacheva and other high-ranking statesperson are set to visit Panagyurishte, one of the centers of the Uprising, to take part in the official celebrations Tuesday evening ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Marks Communist Take-Over Anniversary Divided [Sep 09, 2011] The emblematic until recently date September 9, marking Bulgaria's anti-fascist uprising in 1944, will be marked in polar ways by political forces here. Celebrations across the country, initiated by the Socialist Party, will mark the 67th anniversary since the communist take-over, while members of the democracy-forbearer, the Union of Democratic Forces, will bow heads to commemorate the victims ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria?s Plovdiv Celebrates 126th Unification Anniversary [Sep 06, 2011] Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second largest city, is in the focus of the festivities in the country as it celebrates the 126th anniversary since its unification. A solemn retreat starting 20:30 local time on Tuesday will be the culmination of the celebrations in the city, the bTV private channel has informed. The holiday is also marked with events all across the country. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Braces for July's Dog Days [Jul 15, 2011] Bulgarians are preparing for the forthcoming three hottest days of the summer season, July 15-17. Apart from surviving the peak temperatures, during the three days Orthodox Bulgarians will commemorate Saint Martyrs Kirik and Julita (Cyricus and Julitta), Atinogen and Marina. The celebrations marking the Dog Days (Goreshtnici) vary across different parts of Bulgaria. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Naval Academy in Varna Turns 130 [May 20, 2011] The Bulgarian Naval Academy in Varna celebrated Friday its 130th birthday amidst much praise for its contribution for both the military and the society. "Since its founding in 1881, the Naval academy is not just one of the most prestigious higher schools in Bulgaria ? it is a school for leaders," Bulgarian Defense Minister Anyu Angelov said at the celebrations, while pointing out the university ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Continues Commemoration of Historic April Uprising [May 01, 2011] The town of Panagyurishte in central Bulgaria will be the focal point Sunday of commemorations of the 135th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising for the liberation of Bulgaria. President Georgi Parvanov and other high-ranking officials are set to visit Panagyurishte, one of the centers of the Uprising, to take part in the official celebrations. Saturday celebrations are continuing Sunday in ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Celebrates Day of Europe, End of World War II [May 09, 2010] An special classical concert started the celebrations for the Day of Europe in Sofia Saturday night. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Joins World Earth Day Celebrations [Apr 22, 2010] Bulgaria has joined Thursday in the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the Earth Day initiative. The first Earth Day was marked in 1970 in the USA and was aimed at inspiring awareness and appreciation of the environment. [via YahooNews] More >>

EP President Buzek Arrives on 1st Visit to Bulgaria (Novinite.com) [Mar 03, 2010] European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek is arriving to Sofia for the celebrations of Bulgaria?s National Liberation Day, March 3. This will be the first official visit to Bulgaria of Jerzy Buzek ? the first representative of an Eastern European state to become EP President. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Celebrates Day of National Liberation (Novinite.com) [Mar 03, 2010] Bulgaria celebrates the country's National Holiday, March 3rd ? the 132nd anniversary of its Liberation from five centuries of Ottoman dominance. European Parliament Preisdent Jerzy Buzek is on a special visit to Bulgaria for the celebrations of its Liberation Day. [via YahooNews] More >>

Tet festival celebrated in Laos, Bulgaria (Nh?n D?n) [Feb 11, 2010] The Vietnamese ambassadors to Laos and Bulgaria hosted celebrations for the upcoming traditional lunar New Year (Tet) festival which will fall on February 14. [via YahooNews] More >>