Vasil Levski
Bulgaria commemorates the Apostle of Freedom, Vassil Levski
On 19th February, Bulgaria honours the memory of the national hero, Vasil Levski (Vasil Ivanov Kounchev).
Although today Bulgaria marks 148 years since the day he was hung, in the minds of Bulgarian people he remains as immortal.
Bulgarians Mark the Anniversary of the Hanging of National Hero Vasil Levski: 148 Years
Bulgaria worships the memory of the Apostle of Freedom. We celebrate 148 years since the hanging of Vasil Levski. This year, because of the pandemic, the ceremony will be different and there will be no politicians.
Throughout the day in front of the Monument to the Apostle there will be an honor guard from the National Guard.
Yasen Petrov is the New Manager of the Bulgarian National Football Team
Yasen Petrov is the new coach of the Bulgarian national football team. This was announced by the press release of the Bulgarian Football Union after the end of the meeting of the Executive Committee.
The other two candidates were Georgi Donkov and Georgi Dermendzhiev, who led the team until December.
Bulgaria: Milena Todorova Named Best Athlete of National Sports Academy
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sport Stoyan Andonov participated in the award ceremony "Athlete of the Year" 2020 of the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski".
June 9 International Archives Day: New Documents about Vasil Levski will be Released
June 9 is International Archives Day. The documents stored in archival institutions are of interest not only to historians, but are essential for our entire society. That is why it is not a coincidence that today we have chosen to share with you the news about the publication of a new collection of documents about the life and work of Vasil Levski.
No "Blue" and "Green" Zone on March 3rd in Sofia, Special Traffic Organization to be Introduced
The following traffic organization is introduced in the Capital, on the occasion of the solemn celebration of the National holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria - March 3.
1.The entry in the both directions, the stay and the parking of road vehicles shall be prohibited as follows:
February 19 – Day of Commemoration for Vasil Levski
Today the Bulgarians mark the anniversary of the hanging (1873) of Vasil Levski.
Vasil Levski, born Vasil Ivanov Kunchev, was a Bulgarian revolutionary and is a national hero of Bulgaria today. Dubbed the Apostle of Freedom, Levski ideologised and strategised a revolutionary movement to liberate Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.
Bulgarians Mark the 147 Years since the Death of National hero Vasil Levski
Today the Bulgarians mark the anniversary of the hanging (1873) of Vasil Levski.
Vasil Levski, born Vasil Ivanov Kunchev, was a Bulgarian revolutionary and is a national hero of Bulgaria today. Dubbed the Apostle of Freedom, Levski ideologised and strategised a revolutionary movement to liberate Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.
The Annual Sofia Marathon Stops the Traffic on some of the City's Central Streets
Тoday is the traditional marathon of Sofia. Аccording to the Sofia Municipality аbout 5,000 people from 52 countries will participate in the sporting event
Borisov: Nearly BGN 4 billion Will be Spent on Defense This Year
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov attended the ritual of taking a military oath by freshmen at the National Military University "V. Levski" in Veliko Turnovo.
"The government has allocated BGN 16 million to repair your buildings," the prime minister said. In his speech, he stressed that this year nearly BGN 4 billion will be spent on defense.