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Bulgaria’s Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev stated the host city for Eurovision 2027 must be chosen by early August. The tourism sector urges clarity for booking planning. Budget estimates range from 30 to 60 million euros.
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Kazanlak once again asserted its status as the capital of beauty and Bulgarian tradition. Some 20,000 participants and spectators filled the streets for the ...
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Hisarya hosts its major summer festivals from June 12-21, 2026. The program features concerts by Desi Slava and Molec, theater, open-air cinema, craft bazaars, and family activities in the historic spa town.
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Dolmabahçe Palace marks 170 years since its 1856 opening, showcasing late Ottoman grandeur and early Republican history. This Istanbul landmark blends Baroque, Rococo, and Empire styles with traditional Turkish domestic layouts, standing as a symbol of the empire's Westernization efforts.
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President Iliana Yotova joined thousands for the 123th Rose Day in Kazanlak. The traditional harvest ceremony highlighted local culture, attracting global tourists to the Rose Valley amidst the scent of oil-bearing roses and folk traditions.
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Turkey remains the top destination for Russian tourists in June, with stable spending and longer stays. Vietnam sales hit record highs despite lower costs, while the Maldives became the most expensive option for travelers from Russia.
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The second Turlakjada festival celebrating the traditional white cheese dish Bel muzh will return to Belogradchik on June 26 and 27, 2026. The event coincides with the historic Petkovden fair near the famous rock formations.
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President Trump will attend the NBA Finals, becoming the first sitting US president to do so. He accepted an invitation from Knicks owner James Dolan to watch the team face the Spurs in New York.
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The coffee in Skopje doesn't just sit in your hand; it anchors you to a chair that has seen three regimes rise and fall. I'm sitting on a plastic stool outsi...
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I am sitting on a plastic stool outside a kafana in Baščaršija, nursing a raja coffee that tastes like burnt earth and cardamom, while a tram clatters past c...
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Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, replacing Arne Slot. The former Bournemouth manager brings a high-intensity pressing style that echoes Jürgen Klopp’s era, aiming to restore the club’s aggressive identity and European ambitions.
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I am standing on the crumbling stone battlements of Petrovaradin Fortress, the wind whipping my jacket with the kind of force that makes you question every l...
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Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the French Open after a stunning defeat by Diana Shnaider. The loss continues a historic upset streak at Roland Garros, with no Grand Slam champions remaining in the draw for the semifinals.
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Jalen Brunson overcame injuries to score 30 points, leading the New York Knicks to a 105-95 Game 1 NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs with a dominant fourth-quarter surge.
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I woke up at 3 AM in a hostel room in Belgrade because a construction crew had decided that midnight was the perfect time to jackhammer through the foundatio...
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Manchester City issued a stern warning of legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme falsely claimed he had secured deals to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri. The club emphasized the striker's long-term contract.
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Lamine Yamal’s market value has surged past €350 million, with some models pushing his worth beyond €400 million. The 18-year-old Barcelona and Spain winger is now ranked as the most valuable player in world football, surpassing established stars like Haaland and Mbappe.
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The air in Istanbul tastes like cumin, diesel fumes, and old stone. I sat on a plastic stool in a cramped courtyard off İstiklal Avenue, clutching a glass of...
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The rain in Bucharest doesn't fall; it attacks. It hammers the cobblestones of the old town and slicks the grand boulevards with a greasy sheen that reflects...
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I’m sitting on a crumbling limestone bench in Ohrid, the sun hammering down on my neck, watching a fisherman pull in a net that looks heavy enough to anchor ...