Sights of Sofia – Historical and Cultural Monuments
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...
Bulgaria – A Centre of Tourist and Holiday Travel
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 Broadcasting Literature and Sports in Bulgaria
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...
Bulgaria and the Bulgarians
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 Broken Serbo-Bulgarian Treaty of 1912
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...
The Broken Promises in the Balkans
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...
A Courteous Offer to Swap Horses
My Turkish friend, the leader of the group, noticed how awkward I looked on such a funny horse. He insisted that I "swap" horses...
The Vali’s Garden
Under the shade of a small, pretty kiosk, beside a plantation and overlooking a dry, yellow river with a dusty plain beyond, sat the...
A Visit from a Turkish General
I was just about to take a comfortable nap when I heard a knock at the door of the British Consulate. A Turkish general,...
Entrepreneurs in Laleli
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...
