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New Symphony Orchestra to Perform Its First Concert in Memoriam of James Pardew

The New Symphony Orchestra is dedicating its first concert to be held after the enforced break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to the memory of former United States ambassador James Pardew, who died on June 2.

Society » Culture | June 10, 2021, Thursday // 14:55 | Viewed: 3789

World-Renowned Violinist Midori to Play with Sofia Philharmonic

A Grammy-winner and a favourite of legendary conductor Zubin Mehta, the world-renowned violinist Midori is set to give a concert with the Sofia Philharmonic on 13 June.

Society » Culture | June 10, 2021, Thursday // 13:48 | Viewed: 3849

Famous Czech Photographer Bara Prasilova Presents Her Surreal Images in Sofia

Bara Prasilova is an art director, photographer and director based in Prague.

Society » Culture | June 10, 2021, Thursday // 12:21 | Viewed: 4311

Bulgarian and North Macedonia Set to Strengthen Cultural Ties

Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Culture Professor Velislav Minekov and North Macedonia’s Minister of Culture Professor Irena Stefoska met in Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 1, 2021, Tuesday // 12:06 | Viewed: 4071

Specialized Police Unit to Protect Cultural Heritage of Bulgaria

A specialized police unit will be set up to protect cultural heritage, be that movable or intangible, caretaker Minister of Culture Velislav Minekov told a briefing here on Tuesday.

Society » Culture | May 25, 2021, Tuesday // 23:07 | Viewed: 3166

Bulgaria’s President with Heartfelt Address on May 24

"The state of the spirit has never perished in Bulgaria and it is up to us to pass it on to the next generations," Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev told the media.

Society » Culture | May 24, 2021, Monday // 14:10 | Viewed: 4261

Bulgarian Priest to Serve Historic Mass in Vatican

A historic service at St.

Society » Culture | May 24, 2021, Monday // 13:59 | Viewed: 5533

May 24 – Day of Slavonic Letters and Literature

As you may probably know, Bulgaria is the only country in the European Union that uses the Cyrillic alphabet.

Society » Culture | May 24, 2021, Monday // 09:14 | Viewed: 6658

Italy Wins Eurovision with Måneskin, Bulgaria Is 10th

Italy’s entry is the winner in the 2021 Eurovision song contest, held in Rotterdam in the Netherlands on May 22.

Society » Culture | May 23, 2021, Sunday // 11:51 | Viewed: 6102

Bulgaria at Eurovision Song Contest Final Tonight with Victoria

The Grand Final of the 2021 Eurovision song contest will take place tonight, May 22, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Society » Culture | May 22, 2021, Saturday // 22:48 | Viewed: 5055

Bulgarian Writer Among Winners of European Union Prize for Literature 2021

Bulgarian writer Georgi Bardarov's novel Absolvo Te, which means “forgiveness of all sins”, is among the winners of the European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL).

Society » Culture | May 21, 2021, Friday // 15:54 | Viewed: 4542

Bulgaria’s Victoria Made It to Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2021

Bulgaria’s contestant Victoria qualified for the Grand Final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, it emerged at the close of the second semi-final of the song contest on May 20.

Society » Culture | May 21, 2021, Friday // 10:31 | Viewed: 4960

Monica Bellucci Coming to Sofia to Shoot New Film

The woman who has become a standard of female beauty, by which all men once compared the other representatives of the fair sex, arrives in Bulgaria this week.

Society » Culture | May 19, 2021, Wednesday // 11:45 | Viewed: 6110

World Observes International Museum Day – May 18

International Museum Day is observed on May 18 every year to raise awareness among people about the museums.

Society » Culture | May 18, 2021, Tuesday // 13:15 | Viewed: 2877

Golden Globes 2022 Canceled

The 2022 Golden Globe Awards have been canceled by NBC as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association tries to reform amid mounting controversy.

Society » Culture | May 11, 2021, Tuesday // 21:50 | Viewed: 5484

Today Bulgaria Celebrates Cyril and Methodius Day

On May 11 Bulgarian orthodox church celebrates the memory of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius.

Society » Culture | May 11, 2021, Tuesday // 11:37 | Viewed: 3626

New Dramaturgy Festival Opens in Sofia, Look out for New Bulgarian Plays

This spring Goethe-Institut Bulgaria invites stage arts lovers to a meeting with new plays from Bulgaria and Germany.

Society » Culture | May 5, 2021, Wednesday // 14:48 | Viewed: 3417

Days after Easter Are the Bright Week, Rejoice!

On Easter Sunday the atmosphere of the Church switches gears, and instead of a focusing on death and sorrow, the Church is alive and resplendent with joy.

Society » Culture | May 3, 2021, Monday // 13:19 | Viewed: 3674

Today Orthodox Church Celebrates Great Saturday

On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades.

Society » Culture | May 1, 2021, Saturday // 08:49 | Viewed: 4062

April 30 Is International Jazz Day – Remember World’s Greatest Masters

Each year on April 30, the world celebrates Jazz Day in order to spread awareness for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding.

Society » Culture | April 30, 2021, Friday // 15:29 | Viewed: 3745

Italy Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions, Opera Houses Reopened on 26 April

Milan's Beltrade cinema celebrated its reopening very early in the morning with Nanni Moretti's comedy "Caro Diario" ("Dear Diary"), the DPA news agency reported.

Society » Culture | April 27, 2021, Tuesday // 16:46 | Viewed: 3151
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