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Archaeology: Roman-era inscription found at building demolition site in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff archaeology, Plovdiv

A fragment of a marble slab with an inscription, believed to date from the time of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus,

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Bulgaria 

Archaeologists investigate graves found at Plovdiv’s Concrete Bridge reconstruction site

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff archaeology, Plovdiv

An archaeological investigation has begun after what local media have described as three ancient graves were found after the demolition

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Bulgaria 

Plovdiv Jazz Summer 2024 coming in July and August

June 22, 2024September 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

Plovdiv Jazz Fest is celebrating its 10th year as one of Bulgaria’s top jazz festivals with summer performances in July

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Bulgaria 

Earthquake of 4.3 on Richter scale near Bulgaria’s Plovdiv

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

An earthquake of 4.3 on the Richer scale was measured at 8.24pm on June 17 at about 15 km south-east

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Bulgaria 

Virtuoso violinist Vasko Vassilev to star at free concert in Plovdiv

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

Opera Plovdiv and Plovdiv municipality are inviting residents of Plovdiv and visitors to the city to a festive gala concert

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Bulgaria 

Flu epidemic: Bulgaria’s Plovdiv and Veliko Turnovo municipalities close schools until February 8

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv, Veliko Turnovo

The mayors of the Plovdiv and Veliko Turnovo municipalities have ordered schools to remain closed on February 6 and 7,

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s districts of Plovdiv and Gabrovo declare influenza epidemics

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

An influenza epidemic declaration is to be in effect in Bulgaria’s districts of Plovdiv and Gabrovo from January 22 to

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Bulgaria 

New Year’s Eve in Bulgaria: Relatively mild weather, open-air concerts

December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Bourgas, Plovdiv, Sofia

Relatively mild weather is forecast for the night of December 31, as Bulgaria prepares to greet New Year 2024, with

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Bulgaria 

Large ice rink to open in centre of Bulgaria’s Plovdiv this winter

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

There will again be a large ice rink in the centre of Bulgaria’s city of Plovdiv, mayor Kostadin Dimitrov said

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