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How James Packer's HUGE diamond for Mariah Carey puts Taylor Swift's bling from Travis Kelce to shame as the most expensive engagement rings ever are revealed
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce broke the internet this week when they announced their engagement. The pop icon and the NFL star, both 35, who have been dating for two years, revealed their big news on Tuesday with a romantic photoshoot showing...

Alex Alexiev: The Bulgarian Who Designed the Legendary Hypercar Speedtail
Some of the most iconic and innovative vehicles in the world have been created by teams led by a Bulgarian. As Principal Interior Designer at McLaren Automotive, Alex Alexiev, 38, has played a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge...

Reality Shows in Bulgaria
On a reality show on Bulgarian TV, called “Wild and Beautiful”, a man asked on a blind date “Would you have a relationship with a man of Roma origin?” It seems that at least some people reacted to this …

Azra Tech partners with Neptune Shipping to enhance eco-friendly vessel performance
Azra Tech, a sustainable marine technologies company, has announced a partnership with Neptune Shipping, a European and Mediterranean short-sea car carrier operator, to promote environmentally friendly vessel performance. In July 2022, Azra Tech...

Fitness coach shares 11 smart tips to build muscles and lose weight at the same time
Weight loss is a dynamic process that includes dropping kilos as well as getting toned with muscles. At first glance, they may seem like two different goals, but in reality, in your wider fitness trajectory, they go hand in hand with the correct...

Free-Stock-Music Celebrates 10 Years With 8 Million Downloads And Global Reach
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Platform marks a decade of providing free and affordable royalty-free music for creators, from YouTube videos to international airlines We're proud to support creators at every level, and we look forward to the next 10...

Soprano Krassimira Stoyanova Receives Union of Bulgarian Musicians and Dancers Honour
Opera prima Krassimira Stoyanova received the Crystal Necklace award from the Union of Bulgarian Musicians and Dancers. The award was presented to her by the organization’s deputy chairperson, Dr. Rositsa Boyadzhieva, following the premiere of...

"No more hotels" and a 44% increase in German tourists – the successful strategy of Bulgaria's Black Sea resort Albena
Although it's still mid-August and a bit early for final conclusions, all signs point to a successful season for the resorts along Bulgaria’s Northern Black Sea coast. Albena stands out as a prime example of the long-awaited recovery of Bulgarian...

American Art Exhibition Opens in Burgas
An international exhibition titled American Art was unveiled at the Sea Casino Cultural Centre in Burgas on Wednesday, the municipal administration said in a press release. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, graphics, screen printing,...

Aspire Academy Football Student-Athletes Kick Off Pre-Season With Bulgarian Summer Training Camp
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy football teams kicked off their first pre-season football training camp saw the 2010, 2011 and 2012/13 generations travelling to Bansko, Bulgaria from August 7 to 16, 2025. The...

Aspire Academy football student-athletes kick off pre-season with camp in Bulgaria
Tribune News Network Doha The Aspire Academy football teams kicked off their first pre-season with the 2010, 2011 and 2012-13 generation players travelling to Bansko, Bulgaria, for a training camp held from August 7 to 16. The season ahead...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie to Host Exclusive Early Screenings for Crunchyroll Premium Subscribers
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is known for its cinematic animation and brilliant fight sequences. As the franchise has finally adapted some of its most exciting chapters into a film titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity...

In Flight review – the Bulgarian tourist board is going to hate this TV show
I wonder, sometimes, if Katherine Kelly misses her days as Becky McDonald in Coronation Street. Yes, Becky was a once-homeless, thieving ex-con who worked her way through the full panoply of soap storylines (abuse, miscarriage, drink problem,...

Bulgaria Selects 'Tarika' as Oscar Entry for International Feature Film
“Tarika” has been officially chosen as Bulgaria’s submission for the “International Feature Film” category at the Oscars, the National Film Center (NFC) confirmed, BTA reports. A five-member committee selected Milko Lazarov’s third feature film to...

The 12 Biggest Differences Between The Map That Leads to You Movie and Book (Including One Huge Reveal!) By Francesca Gariano
The Map That Leads to You brings viewers wanderlust, heartbreak and all of the life that happens in between. Prime Video’s newest vacation romance is based on the late J.P. Monninger’s 2017 novel by the same name. The book follows Heather as she...

Bulgaria Records 5.3% Annual Inflation in July 2025
Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate reached 5.3% in July 2025, while monthly inflation for the same month stood at 1.7%, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The figures are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with monthly...

'Crossing Mountains and Seas 2025': Young Artists Unite Bulgaria and China Through Art
A Bulgarian-Chinese cultural exhibition, featuring the works of young artists and their teachers, opened this week at the Union of Bulgarian Artists in Sofia. The joint initiative includes "Crossing Mountains and Seas 2025," inspired by the...
Joburg has a lot to learn from Europe's mega cities like Moscow
It's early Saturday morning on a warm summer's day when we finally touch down in Moscow after a gruelling 15 hour flight between Johannesburg and the Russian capital via Addis Ababa. I am not in Moscow on the overtures of Cyan Boujee and her ilk,...

August 20, 1980: Communist Leader Zhivkov Presents Order of Cyril and Methodius to Greek Composer Theodorakis for Achievements in Music
Fourty-five years ago – on 20 August 1980, at the Euxinograd Residence, long-standing Bulgarian Communist leader Todor Zhivkov presented the Order of Cyril and Methodius to Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis for his achievements in music....

Sumit Malik Wins Silver Medal in Men’s 57kg at 2025 U20 World Wrestling Championships in Bulgaria
At the 2025 U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, Indian wrestler Sumit Malik earned a silver medal in the men’s 57kg category after a spirited 5–8 finals bout against Russia’s Magomed-Salyakh Ozdamirov. Malik’s stellar run...