Georgi Dimitrov Mausoleum
One of the most important monuments in Sofia is the Georgi Dimitrov Mausoleum, located in Deveti Septemvri Square. This white-stone building has...
Introduction to Tourism in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a relatively new destination for tourism, but its resorts and holiday spots have been attracting increasing numbers of...
Cinema and Film Industry
By the year 1959, the Bulgarian film industry had made important progress and growth. During this period, the country produced about...
Early Observations of the Nation
Forty-three years ago, M. Cyprien Robert wrote about the Bulgarians: “On the confines of Europe, there vegetates, enslaved and forlorn,...
The Limits of Peace for Nations
The history of the broken treaty between Serbia and Bulgaria in 1912 is a clear example of how promises...
A Harsh New Rule
The rule of the so-called “deliverers” of Macedonia has often been more oppressive than that of the Turks. Their main purpose...
Under the shade of a small, pretty kiosk, beside a plantation and overlooking a dry, yellow river with a dusty plain beyond, sat the...
I was just about to take a comfortable nap when I heard a knock at the door of the British Consulate. A Turkish general,...
My Turkish friend, the leader of the group, noticed how awkward I looked on such a funny horse. He insisted that I "swap" horses...
Opening Doors to the World
Alper Solakoglu’s Global Journey
Alper Solakoglu, a graduate of Galatasaray Lyceum and a Paris-educated professional, embarked on a unique journey in...
