Assoc. Prof. Krasimira Hristova, MD, PhD, is an expert in non-invasive imaging diagnostics of cardiovascular diseases, with over 25 years of clinical experience. She is the Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Center in Sofia, a state-of-the-art facility for high-level diagnostics and treatment, and a reference center for General Electric, the global leader in medical technology manufacturing.
Somewhat misleadingly for anyone unfamiliar with the fine details of Bulgarian politics, Bulgaria's "right wing" likes to identify itself as being liberal, pro-Western, anti-Russian and "democratic." There isn't too much common ground between the various parties and groupings that make up the Bulgarian "right wing." Albeit currently being in a coalition with each other, the DSB, or Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (led by Gen Atanas Atanasov), the DB, or Yes Bulgaria (of Bozhidar Bozhanov and Ivaylo Mirchev), and the PP, or Changes Continued (of Kiril Petkov and Asen Vasilev), have varying v
Summer is here, so going to the seaside for some fun, sun, sand and a swim is no longer a whim – it is a necessity! But where should you go? If you do not want to join the thousands of Bulgarians and Romanians heading to the border crossings with Greece, then Bulgaria is the obvious answer. Although the hectic overdevelopment that has plagued the Bulgarian Black Sea coast since the 2000s continues, there are a handful of beaches that still offer a sense of freedom, clean sand and an alluring sea.
The practice of purchasing icons as a means to reduce traffic accidents started under Kiril Petkov's government. Its interior minister actually approved the purchase of Ascension of the Christ icons.
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov on why the government planned to buy thousands of icons to distribute among drivers to prevent traffic accidents
The rot consuming the Interior Ministry runs deep.
Kostadin Kostadinov, Vazrazhdane, or Revival, on the death of a suspect in custody
Devoted freedom fighters, manly Red Army soldiers and workers, visionary or thoughtful Communist leaders: this is what comes to mind when we think of Communist-era public art statues and monuments. Indeed, these archetypes of exemplary regime citizens were produced en masse between 1944 and 1989 and can still be found all over Bulgaria.
Situated in the heart of what is probably Bulgaria's best farming land, it has a rich history of which... almost no material heritage remains. Everything was constructed anew in the 1960s and 1970s: brutalist office buildings, prefabricated housing estates, the inevitable megalomaniacal hotel and some rally-friendly squares paved with slippery slabs that seem to be in constant need of repair. But do take your time.
Authenticity, genuine patterns and natural materials are all the rage in interior design today. Current trends are all about handcrafted products that are beautiful to look at, do not pollute the environment and are not harmful to your health with microplastics and dust-generating synthetic materials. Finding such interior products is not easy. But in a small town in Bulgaria you can find a surviving tradition that for centuries has produced amazing hand-woven carpets in stunning designs, using real wool and natural dyes.
1. Bulgaria's most densely populated urban area is…
A. Sofia
B. Vidin
C. Vratsa
2. Where is Bulgaria's best preserved ancient Roman stadium?
A. Plovdiv
B. Burgas
C. Melnik
3. Which river that springs in Bulgaria is the longest in the Balkans?
A. The Iskar
B. The Struma
C. The Maritsa
Let's try a thought experiment. You are in a closed room, without windows, with only a smartphone connected to the Bulgarian Facebook, to get information about what is going on in the country and the world. Soon you will discover that thanks to the content uploaded by social media users, you will be able to keep track of the change of seasons. Everyone complaining about the mile-long traffic jam on the motorway to Greece and/or boasting about their homemade kozunak sweetbreads? Ah, Easter is coming. Your feed is full of little children with heavy rucksacks and gigantic bouquets?