Bulgaria’s BABY 2004 was "destined" by Interior Chief Sec. Borissov at an official ceremony. Organizers of the event, 9 Months Magazine, gave out presents to all babies born Dec 31 and Jan 1. Photo by Yuliana Nikolova (novinite.com)
Bulgaria's BABY 2004, who is the 2004 first-born baby Miroslava, received the benevolences and presents from her "destine-makers" Interior Ministry's Chief Secretary General Boyko Borisov and football star Dimitar Berbatov at a solemn ceremony, organized by the 9 Months Magazine. They wished that more babies were born in Bulgaria.
The nationwide campaign "Baby of the Year" takes place for the 5th time namely to stimulate reproductive ideals in Bulgaria. Organizers have made sure that all babies born on December 31, 2003 and January 1, 2004 receive presents and annual subscription to the Magazine.
According to data presented by the 9 Months Magazine, birth rate in Bulgaria has dropped with nearly 4 % in 2003.