Bulgaria's "Personalities in the News" for 2011 – who were selected by you, our readers from around the world – have received their awards at a special ceremony in Sofia.
Three of the four winners of the "Personality in the News" title for 2011 – Mrs. Meglena Kuneva, Mr. Vasko Raychev, and Mr. Andreas Maierhofer were handed their prizes by the team of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) and Novinite.bg at the Sofia Sheraton Hotel Balkan on Tuesday in the presence of diplomats, journalists, friends, and partners of the largest Bulgarian English-language media and its Bulgarian-language service.
Sofia, Bulgaria, recently transformed into a magical winter wonderland as snow blanketed the city in January. Streets and parks became serene, snow-covered landscapes, offering a rare and enchanting atmosphere....
In the charming town of Kalofer, Bulgaria, carolers harmonize through the streets, embodying the spirit of the season. Dressed in traditional attire, these singers, known as "koledari," carry on a centuries-old tradition, spreading joy with melodies and wishes for prosperity and health....
During the Christmas season, Sofia becomes a vibrant tapestry of festive cheer and merriment. The city adorns itself with an array of enchanting decorations, from glittering lights draped across buildings to elaborately adorned Christmas trees gracing the bustling squares....
Autumn in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a breathtaking symphony of colors and crisp, cool air. As the leaves on the trees turn various shades of red, orange, and yellow, the cityscape transforms into a picturesque canvas of natural beauty....
The "Surva" festival is the oldest festival of masquerade games in Bulgaria and one of the largest in Europe. Due to the record number of participants - over 10,000 people, for the first time the festival was held for three consecutive days....
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