Prespa Lakes: Where Three Nations Share a Shoreline
Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, the Prespa Lakes form a unique natural wonder where Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia meet. This stunning area offers...
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Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Across the Balkans
The Balkans, a region rich in history and natural beauty, offers a plethora of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that attract travelers from around the globe. From...
Sinner Eyes Rome After Fifth Consecutive Masters Title
After winning his fifth consecutive "Masters" title in Madrid, Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has shifted his focus to his next goal: the Rome Master...
Bulgaria's Giro d'Italia Start Boosts Tourism and Cycling
The start of the Giro d'Italia from Bulgaria will boost both tourism and the development of cycling as a sport, said one of Bulgaria's most titled cyclists, ...
Manchester United Returns to Champions League with Tough Early Matches
Manchester United has returned to the Champions League, but the new format immediately throws them into big European games. The tournament no longer features...
Levski and CSKA Can't Stay in Limbo Forever: Ludogorets' Decline Was Inevitable
Ludogorets is on the verge of ending a 14-year reign as Bulgarian champions, and this is good news for Bulgarian football. It could bring much-needed variety...
Bulgarian Cyclist Participation in Giro d'Italia Feasible, Says Gabrovski
Record holder of five titles from Bulgaria's national cycling tour, Ivelio Gabrovski, was present at the unveiling of the "Cycling in Sofia" photo exhibition...
Key Plovdiv Streets Closed for Giro d'Italia Stage
The movement of vehicles on several streets and boulevards in Plovdiv will be restricted on Sunday, May 10, between 5:00 and 14:30, to allow the passage of t...
Marcelino Ends Era at Villarreal After Historic Champions League Qualifications
The Villarreal CF era of Marcelino García Toral has come to a close, as he steps down after a second stint with the club. The Spanish coach, who returned to ...
260 Uniformed Officers to Secure Giro d'Italia in Pazardzhik Region
With only a few days left until the start of Giro d'Italia - Grande Partenza Bulgaria 2026, one of the three major cycling tours in the world, the first thre...
Historic First Direct Flight from New York to Split
May 2, 2026 – The first-ever direct flight from New York to Split has landed, marking a significant milestone for Croatian tourism. The inaugural aircraft op...
Sinser and Djokovic Draw in Rome
Janic Sinser faces intriguing early revanchist matches in his bid to complete the "career Grand Slam" on home soil in Rome. The world number one, who is chas...
Legendary Gymnast Nadia Comăneci to Host Masterclass at Romania's Sports Festival
Renowned gymnast Nadia Comăneci will make a special appearance at this year’s Sports Festival on June 14, 2026, at the BTarena in Cluj-Napoca. The event will...
Memory War: WWII Memorials in Bosnia as Tools of Division
At the entrance to the Garavice Memorial Park near Bihac in Bosnia and Herzegovina, an inscription reads: “Life is stronger than death, justice is stronger t...
LYNX Festival in Brașov Celebrates Nature Through Films and Exhibitions
The LYNX Festival returns for its fourth edition, shining a light on nature through documentaries and photography exhibitions. Taking place from June 1 to 7 ...
New Tisa River Bridge to Connect Romania and Ukraine in July
The cross-border bridge linking Romania and Ukraine, situated on the outskirts of Sighetu Marmației, will open to traffic at the beginning of July. The proje...
Documenting Disappearing Traditions: Dragoş Lumpan’s Transhumance Journey
Filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan embarked on a 20-year journey to document the vanishing practice of transhumance, the seasonal migration of shepherds with their live...
Prespa Lakes: Where Three Nations Share a Shoreline
Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, the Prespa Lakes form a unique natural wonder where Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia meet. This stunning area offers...
Ryanair Base Closure Concerns Hit Thessaloniki Tourism
Thessaloniki is bracing for potential fallout from Ryanair's consideration to close its base at Macedonia Airport, a move that could significantly impact the...
Divolly & Markward Return to Sofia
Sofia's Bedroom Club is set to welcome the renowned Serbian duo Divolly & Markward on May 16 (Saturday). The pair, whose careers began with true friendship a...
Bulgarian Tennis Stars Ivan Ivanov and Iliyan Radulov Advance to Main Draw in Sabadell
Bulgarian tennis stars Ivan Ivanov (last year's world champion for juniors) and Iliyan Radulov have qualified for the main draw of the Sabadell clay court to...
Bulgaria Forms First National Flag Football Team
Bulgaria has formed its first national flag football team and will participate in the Copenhagen Bowl tournament on May 23-24 in Denmark. A week earlier, the...