Greek Reporter

The Emperor who Declared Greek the Official Language of the Byzantine Empire

The life of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius (610–641), his military triumphs, reforms, and the establishment of Greek as the official language.

Dimitar Penev, coach who led Bulgaria to 1994 World Cup semifinals, dies at age 80

Dimitar Penev, the Bulgarian coach who guided his country’s team to the semifinals at the 1994 World Cup in the United States ...
Montreal Gazette on MSNOpinion

The right chemistry: A cultural history of yogurt

There are some stories so good to tell that one hesitates to check their accuracy. Like the one about King Francis I of ...

Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here’s what it means for consumers and businesses

Bulgaria is welcoming a new year and a new currency. The nation of 6.4 million in southeastern Europe will become the 21st ...
Greek Reporter

The Capture of Roman Emperor Valerian: Rome’s Greatest Humiliation

Roman Emperor Valerian’s capture by Shapur I at Edessa was the lowest point in Roman history, exposing the empire's sudden ...
History Time on MSN

The rise of the Hittite Empire, chariot armies, divine kings, and the great restorer who turned Hattusa into a superpower

By the 1400s BC, Hatti had shaken off its malaise and returned with chariot corps, a divine kingship, and campaigns that broke Mitanni and expanded into Syria. This chapter follows the Great ...

Bulgaria to begin use of the euro Jan. 1

Bulgaria will begin using the euro as its currency on Thursday, and the country hopes it will bring an economic boost, ...
Novinite

The Lev’s Final Chapter: The Story of Bulgaria’s National Currency Before the Euro Takes Over

On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro, completing a process of European integration that began with EU membership in 2007. With this step, the Bulgarian lev will exit circulation ...