March 1: Baba Marta Enters the Scene, Brings Spring Along

On the 1st of March Bulgarian people celebrate a centuries-old traditional holiday called the day of Baba Marta (or Grandma March), related to welcoming the approaching spring.

Golden Globe Goes to Rosamund Pike, Glowing Praise to Maria Bakalova

So what did YOU do at 5 am after staying up all night for your prom? Maria Bakalova became a movie star.

Van Gogh's Painting from Private Collection to be Auctioned at Sotheby’s

A painting by a famous artist, Vincent van Gogh, which has never been exhibited, will be sold at Sotheby's auction in Paris.

Terry Gilliam, Cristi Puiu Win FIPRESCI Platinum 90 Award at Sofia Film Festival 2021

For six years in a row at the Sofia Film Festival we have the honor and pleasure of presenting the special FIPRESCI Platinum 90 Award, provided by the International Federation of Film Critics.

Bulgarians Mark the Anniversary of the Hanging of National Hero Vasil Levski: 148 Years

Bulgaria worships the memory of the Apostle of Freedom.

Bulgarian Government Secretly Awards National Celebs with Over BGN 1 Million

The cabinet took an extremely curious secret decision at its last regular sitting, our enquiry shows.

London Critic’s Circle Awards Bulgarian Actress Maria Bakalova

The Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova won an award at the London Critics’ Circle.

Sofia Film Fest Marks 25th Anniversary, Jubilee Edition Launched Despite Pandemic

A quarter of a century after the beginning set by Music Film Fest in 1997, the international film festival Sofia Film Fest is preparing to mark its 25th anniversary.

Maria Bakalova, First Bulgarian Actress With Chance to Grab Oscar

The 24-year-old Bulgarian actress made her big screen debut alongside Sacha Baron Cohen in the comedy sequel, playing Borat Sagdiyev’s daughter Tutar and winning much acclaim for her performance.

Opera Star Placido Domingo Celebrates His 80th Birthday

On January 21, the Italian opera singer and conductor, one of the most outstanding performers of our time, Placido Domingo turns 80.

Bulgaria: Over Thousand Works of Art Confiscated from Bozhkov’s Apartment in Sofia

Bulgaria Celebrates St. Athanasius Day on January 18

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Grammy Awards postponed until mid March

The 2021 Grammy Awards has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns, say the organisers.

How Bulgarians Celebrate Christmas Eve - Customs and Traditions

We are celebrating Christmas Eve today! This is the day before the Nativity.

250 Years from The Birth of Beethoven

250 years ago this month, Ludwig van Beethoven was born.

Sofia Theater: Love Is Emergency Situation, Pandemic or Not

Zdrava Kamenova, Stefania Koleva and Bogdana Trifonova – the three great actresses who created a wonderful and funny spectacle "State of Emergency", carried some of their mood and lines on air of Radio Sofia.

Bulgarian Cinema Will Receive BGN 10 Million More Yearly

More subsidies for Bulgarian films, more national productions and additional financial incentives – these are part of the amendments to the Film Industry Act that the MPs approved at first reading, BGNES reports.

Sofia Art Gallery Opens First 3D Exhibition of Chagall and Dali

Stefan Apostolov: My Love for Bulgaria Is in Everything I Do

Stefan Apostolov: My Love for Bulgaria Is in Everything I Do

Golden Rhyton Fest: Latest Films Online and Free from 4 to 10 December

BNR Children’s Choir Wins Grand Prix at Jean Sibelius Festival in Finland