Articles related to "Bulgaria"

The Saxe-Coburg-Gotha dynasty ruled Bulgaria from King Ferdinand I, through King Boris III, to King Simeon II who later became Prime Minister.

Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Bulgaria here.

Bulgaria packs a rich history and hopeful future. From mountain to seaside, the culture is as colourful and alive as ever.

South Bulgaria was once ancient Thrace and part of the Roman Empire. Artifacts from Thrace are invaluable, but they may be at risk during archeological digs.

From the Black Sea to Sofia, Bulgaria has some of the best shopping in Europe. Rose oil, linens and even property are some of the best deals around.

The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.

Spend seven days enjoying UNESCO World Heritage sites, cheap hotels and food. Christian travelers love Rila Monastery, and rare church cave art. End up at a Black Sea Spa

It is evident that "Thracians had wealth which rivaled that of any other great kingdom of the time", Prof. James Sickinger said to a Time magazine correspondent

Bulgarian Christmas traditions involve fasting, the singing of carols, special foods like kolak, as well as other practices historically a part of the holiday celebration

This is the first in a series of articles that reviews the book "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs, 900-1700" by Eve Levin.

Easter eggs are an important part of Bulgarian Easter traditions. Many practices have fallen out of fashion, but these rituals are still strongly associated with spring.

Spirituality, religion, belief, ritual, and celebration in Southeastern Europe, including Bulgaria, has adapted to prevailing religions through this region's history.

Bulgarian people love to entertain. Music, dancing and delicious food of Bulgaria is all part of the experience.

The most famous treasure finds usually tell at least two intriguing stories - one of their own and the other of their discovery.

From Constanta in Romania to Sinemorets in Bulgaria, the Black Sea is a hot destination for travelers around Europe and Russia.

Archaeologists are still searching for the lost city of Tylis, the capital of a short-lived Celtic tribal state established in the territory of modern Bulgaria in 279 BC.

You can cruise the Danube along the border of Romania and Bulgaria, reaching the Danube Delta just south of Ukraine; and then the entire Black Sea is at your fingertips.

Six Bulgarian medics are accused of intentionally infecting 438 children with HIV-tainted blood. Libyan families have accepted $1 million but the case is far from over.

Cyril and Methodius are given credit for bringing written language to the Slavs of Eastern Europe.

Dorothy Gilman has written a fantastic mystery with the CIA's most unlikely operative Emily Pollifax. Set in Bulgaria, this story centers around eight forged passports.

Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule.

Recently unearthed treasure troves might revise the scientific outlook on the social role of women in Thrace and the local nobility's economic independence from Rome

Sixty-five years after his departure, thousands of people still pay homage to the Master Beinsa Douno, a prophet of the New Age.

First known as the European Economic Community, the European Union was formed in the early 1990s. As with any club, members have to meet certain requirements to join.

Germany is tops in GDP while Luxembourg leads in GDP per capita, but Eastern European countries including Latvia, Estonia & the Slovak Republic show the strongest gains.

The descendants of Prince Alexander of Hesse and Princess Julie of Battenberg influenced royal history and include Lord Louis Mountbatten and Queen Ena of Spain.

The latest qualification games for next year's European Championships have seen Poland, France, Germany,Greece and Romania consolidate their top places in the groups.

Incantations, rituals, spells, and charms were integral to witchcraft in Southeastern Europe. Folk healing was the task of the village witch, who possessed special skills

Georgia gained independence after the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's, but their international football team has yet to make an impact on the world stage.

The famous Wembley Goal gave hosts England a 4-2 win over West Germany for the proud football nation's first World Cup title.

Further qualification games for next summer's competition: England fall behind but Poland,Germany, Czech Republic, France,Greece,Croatia and Romania make further progress

Four star Western or European hotels, personal drivers, great entertainment and fine dining in Andorra, Barcelona, Bulgaria, Toulouse & Vienna at Wal-Mart bargain prices.

Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.

One of the most famous trains in the world, the Orient Express has become renowned as one of the world's great passenger trains.

It is important to identify the types of welfare states in the European Union in order to understand the similarities and differences between them.

The World Cup Golden Boot award (Golden Shoe), is given to all World Cup top scorers. Here are the World Cup statistics for Golden Boot award winners from 1982 to 2006.

Karl Marx was a revolutionary economist. His communist manifesto was followed by dozens of countries during its peak popularity. Today only a handful remain.

Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Romania here: from the capital of Bucharest, to Transylvania and cruising the Danube or Black Sea.

The 2009 Under-21 UEFA European Championship kicks off on June 15. Here a look at the history and background of the biannual tournament.

The World Cup debuted in the United States as record crowds saw Brazil return to the final and beat Italy 3-2 on penalties to claim their record fourth World Cup title.

Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?

Bogomilism was simply a synthesis of the ancient spiritual wisdom and the moral purity of the authentic Christianity

Travel direct to Eastern Europe's new hot tourist destination on budget airlines from London, Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Cologne and Venice.

Romania and Moldova Christmas celebrations include St. Nicholas, carols, and . . . werewolves? Some surprising traditions arise from these countries' pagan pasts.

Travelers may know the Greek islands best, and think of Greece as perfect for a beach vacation, but rent a car and take great drives through its spectacular scenery

Archaeological discoveries highlighted the lavish lifestyle of the Thracian aristocracy under the Roman rule.

How can the independence of Kosovo help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?

Speed Skaters from around the globe competed in the last of the World Cup racing series. The season ended with familiar faces atop the podium.

Nestinarstvo, the Bulgarian Anastenaria, is among 76 elements inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The search for peace pre-occupied European leaders after the end of World war 1. The League of Nations was created to safeguard world peace but it failed in this purpose