Being there: The opening of Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019
Some months ago, it was announced that Bulgaria’s second city Plovdiv would celebrate the opening of its status as European
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Thousands in Plovdiv head to European Capital of Culture 2019 opening celebration
As dusk gathered in Plovdiv on January 12, a chill breeze that made the temperature feel like minus five degrees
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The balcony scene: Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019
Behold, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the opening ceremony of Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019.
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Bulgaria’s Plovdiv continues gearing up for European Capital of Culture 2019 opening weekend
All eyes will be on Bulgaria’s second city Plovdiv over the January 11-13 weekend for the opening ceremonies of its
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Central Plovdiv to be closed to traffic for European Capital of Culture 2019 opening days
A large part of central Plovdiv will be closed to traffic for the official opening days of the city’s status
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Archaeology: Traces of buildings dating back more than 2000 years found at Plovdiv’s Nebet Tepe site
Archaeologists working at the Nebet Tepe site in the Old Town of Bulgaria’s second city Plovdiv have found layers of
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Bulgarian National Bank to release commemorative coin honouring Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019
Bulgarian National Bank will release into circulation a silver commemorative coin “Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture” from January 7
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European Commissioner wishes Plovdiv, Matera success as European Capitals of Culture 2019
The European Education and Culture Commissioner, Tibor Navracsics, has wished Bulgaria’s Plovdiv and Italy’s Matera success as the 2019 holders of
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Archaeology: New studies rewrite the history of Ancient Philippopolis – report
New archaeological studies have proven that in the 4th century BCE, people were living not only on the three hills
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