Most people need a passport, a visa, and a long-haul flight to hop between continents. But in Istanbul, all you need is a ...

The Ottomans are one of the most interesting, yet misunderstood, dynasties in history. How did the Empire come about? Did ...

Bulgaria celebrates Levski as the Apostle of Freedom. Born Vasil Ivanov Kunchev on July 18, 1837, he was crucial in ...

In the hunt for a unique getaway that won't break the bank, it's easy to overlook some of Europe's hidden gems.

If the Academy Awards have any interest in preserving their legitimacy—or even basic credibility—they must consider ...

Red-and-white decorations, ancient rituals, and unique traditions: The surprising reason that makes Bulgaria a perfect spring destination—plus, where to celebrate Baba Marta in Israel.

The Balkan Peninsula, a crucial crossroads between Europe and Asia, has a storied history marked by the rise of the Byzantine Empire and the iron grip of the Ottoman Empire. From the conquest of the ...

Aruba is a dream come true for someone hoping to set eyes on a crisp white-sand beach, while Bonaire is a world-class scuba ...

March 3rd marks Bulgaria's Liberation Day, a national holiday that commemorates the country's liberation from Ottoman rule.

Adjusting to Bulgaria’s language and cultural mannerisms ... ancient Roman ruins and Soviet-era industrial sprawl, has an Ottoman-era mosque where Muslim students can pray and a growing number ...

Billa Bulgaria invested over BGN 100 million (€51 million) in 2024, including BGN 44 million (€23 million) in a new logistics base near Stara Zagora and nearly BGN 60 million (€31 million ...

Levski was part of the military resistance to Ottoman rule and established a widespread network of secret committees in cities and villages when the territories of current-day Bulgaria were under ...