Panagyurishte

In the annals of Bulgarian history, few figures shine as brightly as Rayna Knyaginya - a name synonymous with unwavering courage, national pride, and the spirit of resistance against oppression. Born Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova on January 6, 1856, in Panagyurishte, she grew into a formidable figure in Bulgaria's fight for independence from Ottoman rule.

The Institute for Market Economics (IME) presented its fifth annual initiative with a map showcasing average salaries by municipalities throughout the country in 2022. This map provides a valuable perspective on the country's economy, revealing how successful examples of development are not limited to major cities but are also observed in smaller industrial municipalities.

A Serbian trafficker transporting 10 illegal migrants was captured this morning after trying to escape from a police patrol near Panagyurishte, announced Pazardzhik police spokesman Miroslav Stoyanov.

While trying to be detained, he rammed their patrol car.

Bulgaria celebrates 147 years since the April Uprising. According to tradition, there will be reenactments of the April Uprising, which marked the beginning of the Bulgarian liberation movement, at the historical sites.

A 17-year-old student from a Plovdiv school was found dead in front of his home in the town of Panagyurishte.

This was confirmed by the spokesman of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Pazardzhik, Miroslav Stoyanov.

No signs of violence were found on the body.

"Today we bow our heads to the feat of the thousands of Bulgarians with big hearts and dreams of freedom, who 146 years ago - in the glorious April of 1876, rebelled against the Ottoman rule."

This was written by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov on Facebook on the occasion of the anniversary of the April Uprising.

On April 20, 1876, the April Uprising broke out in Koprivshtitsa, thanks to which Bulgaria appeared on the map of Europe.

The decision to launch the uprising was taken by the Giurgiu Revolutionary Committee, the Bulgarian lands were divided into 5 revolutionary districts - the first Tarnovo, the second Sliven, the third Vratsa, the fourth Plovdiv and the fifth Sofia.

On September 27, customs officers at Dubai airport detained and questioned members of the Bulgarian delegation for Expo 2021, who were carrying a replica of the Panagyurishte Gold Treasure in their hand luggage. It was to adorn the Bulgarian pavilion.

Bulgaria's Town of Panagyurishte Awarded Title of European City of Sports in 2022

The town of Panagyurishte (Pazardzhik district) has met the high criteria to be a European City of Sports in 2022 and has received the prestigious title. This became clear today after an inspection by the non-profit association ACES Europe.

Dead horses were found in a wooded area a day ago in the village of Panagyurski kolonii, the mayor of the settlement reports.

According to his words, it is still unclear whether the animals are shot or poisoned.