Hristo Botev

On the Burgas beach, a sand sculpture depicting the face of Hristo Botev has emerged, created by foreigners Paul and Remy Hoggard, as reported by BNT. Their artistic endeavor coincides with the 148th anniversary of the poet and revolutionary's death, showcasing their admiration for the Bulgarian hero.

At exactly 12 o'clock today, Bulgaria will honor those who died for its freedom with a two-minute wail of sirens. These sirens, signaling "Air danger," will sound throughout the country as a reminder from the Ministry of the Interior. During this time, all pedestrians and vehicles in populated areas are expected to halt, standing still in reverence.

A total of 26 individuals were apprehended during a law enforcement operation in Sofia's "Hristo Botev" district, targeting various criminal activities including vote buying. The operation, which commenced early in the morning, has resulted in arrests related to vote buying as well as other offenses.

Over 60 museums and galleries across 25 regions in Bulgaria are taking part in the Night of Museums initiative. On May 18, thematic exhibitions, concerts, various art events, and special activities will be available to the public for free.

In a tribute to Vera Mutafchieva's literary brilliance and cultural impact, Sofia hosted an event marking the 95th anniversary of her birth. Organized by the National Donor Fund "13 Centuries Bulgaria" (NEF), the gathering unveiled the English translation of Mutafchieva's renowned novel, "The Case of Cem".

Representatives of the Bulgarian community in Odesa gathered to commemorate the 176th birth anniversary of poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev with a tribute event organized by the All-Ukrainian Centre for Bulgarian Culture and the local Bulgarian Society.

Sofia braces for a momentous gathering as football supporters prepare to stage a mass demonstration ahead of Bulgaria's European qualifier against Hungary at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.

In a surprising turn of events, the upcoming European football qualification match between Bulgaria and Hungary, scheduled to take place in Plovdiv, faces uncertainty as the municipality announces its inability to provide the "Hristo Botev" stadium.

Vanya Grigorova, who lost the runoff in the local elections in Sofia, blamed the results on the leaders of GERB Boyko Borissov and "Vazrazhdane" Kostadin Kostadinov. According to her, it was they who helped the candidate of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" ("Spasi Sofia") Vasil Terziev to win the second round of the vote.

On November 1, Bulgarians celebrate the National Awakening Day. On this day, tribute is paid to the work of writers, educators, fighters for national liberation, who preserved the spiritual values of the nation and its morals over the centuries.