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2010/08/27

The main part of the construction of the second Danube bridge between Bulgaria and Romania will be completed by the end of 2011, the Bulgarian Minister of EU Funds has announced.

Minister Tomislav Donchev visited the construction site of the bridge in the Bulgarian city of Vidin on Thursday where he stated that only finishing things will be left for the beginning of 2012.

The 2km Danube bridge, which is a key element of a European transport corridor connecting the German city of Dresden...

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2010/08/26

A burial site with three funeral mounds is researched by Bulgarian archeologists near the southern city of Yambol.

The site is located in an area known as “Baalar Kayryak” in the vicinity of the village of Boyanovo.

In one of the mounds, where the excavations are near conclusion, the archeologists have uncovered four burials from the late bronze age, around the time of the Trojan War, 1 300 BC.

The other 8 burials in the area are even older – about 2 500 BC. In the second mound, the...

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2010/08/25

The Bulgarian band “Phuture Shok” will be the headliners of the event, which will take place at Okolchitsa peak.

The green festival Vola Open Air will contribute for the nature preservation, by presenting the green idea to the young people.

For a third year in a row, the festival will take place on Okolchitsa peak in Nature park “Vrachanski Balkan”.

This year the festival will present the jungle remix band from London “Serial Killaz”, “Phuture Shok” and “Skapaniatsite ot Skunkchevo”, DJ...

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2010/08/24

The project was developed by scientists form Varna and Ukraine, during the International Black sea science forum

Artificial underwater reefs will improve the ecology of the Black sea in Bulgaria, announced the head of the technical university in Varna. The project was developed by scientists from Varna and Ukraine during the International Black sea Science center.

The scientists have already received a permission to position the artificial equipment.
The idea of the project is to summon...

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2010/08/20

The occasion is the International year of the sea lighthouses.

Day of the open doors in one of the most interesting sites on the Black sea – the eastern end of Bulgaria – the lighthouse in Shabla.

Special leaflets with the history of the oldest lighthouse on the Black sea. The lighthouse also offers the tallest tower, rising at 32 m over the surrounding area and is painted in two colours.

Shabla cape is a very important guideline along the western shore of the Evksinski Pont and...

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2010/08/19

The town of Pernik keeps the secret of ancient Thrace. The town’s destiny is to write the history of the Hellenistic period, because it is one of the very few places in Bulgaria with still unearthed remnants from that late period. In a necropolis in Kulata countryside have been unearthed silver treasure, bronze coins and amphorae, Vassilka Paunova – director of the regional Museum Of History announced.

A couple of days ago archaeologists found a Celtic sword in one of the mounds. They have...

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2010/08/19

The Month of the wine was opened in Pomorie resort on the Black sea.

The Wine Festival is accompanied by a rich cultural and entertainment program.

The festival was opened on 8 August with performances of the favourite Bulgarian artists - Kristina Dimitrova and Orlin Goranov. After the official opening the guests were welcomed by Dionysus - the god of wine.

The Month of the wine in Pomorie traditionally is full of entertainments for children and adults.

On 5 September the ninth...

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2010/08/18

The Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development announced Tuesday they are releasing the funds to assist local municipalities in developing the tourism sector.

The program has been long-anticipated by the authorities around the country because it increases the amount for co-financing from 5% to 15%.

The “Assistance for Development of Natural, Cultural, and Historical Attractions” item is part of the EU “Regional Development” program. The amount is BGN 173 M – 85% of it would come from the...

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2010/08/18

Bulgarian environmental activists are organizing a cleanup of trash in the area of the famous Seven Lakes in the southwestern Bulgarian mountain of Rila, August 24-29.

The initiative is organized by Za Zemyata eco-NGO and the authorities of Rila National Park. Everyone is invited to join and help. Work is fully volunteer and participants have to bring own equipments such as tents and suitable clothing.

The Seven Lakes are one of the most famous natural site in Bulgaria – seven blue glacial...

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2010/08/17

This year Bansko will surprise all guests and residents of the resort with a unique open air opera festival.
The opera festival will take place on the 27th and 28th of August. The festival is a new initiative, which aims to become a tradition for Bansko.

The program of the festival is prepared by Maestro Kaludi Kaludov. The scene will be at the main square in Bansko.

Program of the festival:
27th of August - Toska - Giacomo Puccini.
28th of August - Gala concert with popular...

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