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Rob Halford (L) and Scott Travis of Judas Priest hold their awards for `Best Metal Performance` at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA, 31 January 2010. EPA/BGNES
The shows of Judas Priest and Whitesnake previously announced to take place in Sofia July 8 will be brought together under the banners of Sofia Rocks 2011 fest.
The major event, set now to take place on the National Hippodrome in Bankya just outside of Sofia, will also feature British glam rockers Slade and heavy metal veterans Saxon.
Judas Priest, nicknamed the "Metal Gods" due to their contribution to the development of the genre, have announced that they are embarking on their last worldwide tour, aptly named "Epitaph."
Whitesnake are on their "Forevermore" world tour promoting their eponymous 2011 album.
Organizers from Balkan Entertainment Company have vowed to erect completely new festival facilities at the site of the hippodrome in Bankya.
They have also stated they will organize facilitated transportation by bus and train from downtown Sofia to the satellite town.
Residents and visitors in Sofia will be able to park without payment in the city’s “blue” and “green” zones during the upcoming Easter holidays
A 40-meter-high Ferris wheel has been installed in central Sofia, becoming a new attraction for residents and visitors seeking panoramic views of the capital.
Health authorities have reported a total of 66 confirmed measles cases in Bulgaria, with the first infection now recorded in Sofia, according to data published on the Ministry of Health’s epidemic monitoring platform.
A total of 147 years have passed since Sofia was officially designated as the capital of Bulgaria
Restaurant and café prices in Bulgaria have increased sharply over the past decade, rising by close to 110%, according to analysis by the Institute for Market Economics
The Ombudswoman institution has voiced strong opposition to the proposed increase in heating prices in Sofia, which is expected to approach nearly 30 percent
Good Friday, known in Bulgaria as Razpeti petak, is one of the most solemn and deeply observed days in the Orthodox Christian calendar
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has decided that no official delegation will travel to Jerusalem this year to receive the Holy Fire, citing the ongoing tensions in the Middle East
Plovdiv will host the International Street Arts Festival 6Fest from April 20 to 26, 2026, turning the city into an open-air stage featuring performers from 11 countries across three continents
Holy Thursday marks one of the most significant days in Holy Week, as Christians reflect on the final moments before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Holy Week has begun, marking the final days of the earthly life of Jesus Christ, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church announced, outlining the sequence of services that will be held across the country
Tsvetnitsa, known in English as Palm Sunday, is one of the most widely celebrated spring holidays in Bulgaria
Aniventure Comic Con Returns to Bulgaria with Star Guest Christopher Judge!
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