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Bulgaria celebrates the 111th anniversary of its sovereignty on September 22, 2019. It was on this day that Prince Ferdinand published a manifesto declaring the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire. This bold step almost led to a new serious war in the Balkans, but with the help of Russian diplomats an armed conflict was avoided. Read on to learn how Bulgaria gained independence, what events preceded it, and why the Bulgarians ended up owing Russia a round sum of gold.

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The problem of fleas is relevant not only in rural areas, but also in big cities and even the beach area. Many people are unaware of the danger until they come face to face with it. Insidious "Bulgarian" fleas can ruin your holiday, both in mountainous regions and on the coast.

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The desire to imitate each other, being “out of fashion”, lack of taste is a sign of a Bulgarian soul that has grown old and faded in routine. To be and remain well-groomed, a modern Bulgarian woman does not need to fantasize, everything is invented, she just needs to keep up with the times, listen to experts and perform a minimum set of hygiene rituals. Raising the preservation of beauty to the rank of the main goal in life is pointless and boring; in any case, carrying a young face and body through a long life is impossible, especially in Bulgaria!

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Many tourists, as well as citizens living in Bulgaria on a permanent basis, are quite surprised by the fact that such an antiseptic as Miramistin is not available in pharmacies. With rare exceptions, the drug can be found on sale on the sea coast, or in pharmacies in large cities, but most often pharmacists shrug their shoulders, since they have not even heard of this antiseptic.

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The role of religion in Bulgaria is quite large. The church is an important symbol of identity, as well as a factor in physical, spiritual and cultural identity. In addition to patron of national art, at one time, the Bulgarian Church also acted as the custodian of significant, and sometimes even illegally published, books. This allowed Bulgaria, revived from the yoke of the Ottoman Empire, to return to its roots.

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Bulgaria attracts tourists with its mild climate, close location to European countries and affordable prices. Many, returning home after another vacation, realize that they do not want to leave anymore and begin planning to move to Bulgaria for permanent residence. One of the main problems that our compatriots face in this situation is finding a source of income on the territory of a foreign country.

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In Bulgaria, mobile communication services are provided by three main operators M-tel (A1), Vivacom, Telenor. In addition to the main service, television connection and equipment setup are offered. Despite the fact that all companies have approximately the same prices and mobile Internet coverage, each of them has its own opponents and supporters. Below we will provide specific information on each of them.

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As has been noted more than once, central heating is practically absent in Bulgaria. Almost every house or apartment uses boilers to heat water in summer and winter. Therefore, local hardware stores offer a large selection of devices from different brands. In addition to large international brands, there are devices on the market from Bulgarian manufacturers.

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Many of those who come to Bulgaria only for the summer are not even aware of the cold that comes during the off-season and winter. If September and October can be called a continuation of summer, then at the end of November the daytime temperature begins to drop to +10, and frosts already occur at night. In mountainous areas, the air temperature drops faster than on the sea coast. Already in early December, snow caps appear on the peaks, where snow remains until the end of April. The winter sun in Bulgaria is very warm, you can tan even in January. However, heating residential premises is a significant part of the cost during the cold season.

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They say, Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve based on old English traditions (Irish, to be precise). The name itself is derived from the phrase «Evening of All Saints». Probably, this holiday came to Bulgaria because of its close location to the European countries, where Halloween is celebrated particularly active. All Hallows’ Eve is celebrated on the evening of October 31st.

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