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The Balkan Wars in the Powder Keg of Europe
The Balkan Wars in 1912 and 1913 resulted in significant territorial realignments in the Balkans. The Ottoman Empire lost almost all of its remaining European territories, including Macedonia, Albania, and parts of Thrace. This reshaping of borders had long-lasting...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Inscription Found in Bulgaria’s Roman Baths
An ancient Greek inscription was recently discovered by archeologists in the resort town of Hisarya, Southern Bulgaria which reveals who ruled the finances of the province of Thrace.
The marble slab, is dedicated to the Emperor Antonius Pius and Marcus...
Greek church
Bogomils: The Christian Sect That Believed Satan Was Jesus’ Brother
The Bogomils were a Christian sect originated in the 10th century Bulgaria and believed that God had two sons, Jesus and the older Satanael
Ancient Greece
Mysterious 5,000-Year-Old City in Bulgaria Houses Temple of Greek God
Perperikon, one of the oldest cities in the world, made of stone and only discovered in the 20th century in Bulgaria, shed light on one of the greatest and most mysterious civilizations on earth, the Thracians.
The Thracians resided partly...
Ancient Greece
Roman Emperor’s Medallion With Ancient Greek Writing Found in Bulgaria
A number of valuable items have recently been found in Roman tombs near the village of Nova Varbovka in the Veliko Turnovo region of Bulgaria, including a medallion of the Roman emperor Caracalla, which is inscribed with ancient Greek...
Greek News
Greek Skier Found Dead After Avalanche in Bulgaria’s Borovets
A Greek skier who was initially reported missing after an avalanche engulfed a group of Greek snow-sport enthusiasts at Bulgaria's Borovets ski resort has been found dead.
The incident occurred this afternoon, Monday, February 12th, in the area of Markudjik...
Life
Baba Vanga’s 2024 Prophecies: Putin Assassination, Terrorist Attacks
As it's customary every year we’re getting the prophecies from the “Nostradamus of the Balkans” - Baba Vanga, this time for 2024.
Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova, popularly known as Baba Vanga, was born in 1911 and had alleged prophetic abilities.
Blind since...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Graves Where the Rich Were Buried With Horses and Chariots
Several years ago, a grave with human remains plus chariots and horse skeletons was discovered in Thrace in northeastern Greece.
Archaeologists said the grave from the beginning of the 2nd century AD contained the remains of four members of a...
Greece
Thessaloniki Marks Anniversary of Liberation From Ottomans
It was October 26, 1912 when freedom bells rang in Thessaloniki, as the Greek army liberated the city from Ottoman rule. The city was freed only twenty days after the declaration of the First Balkan War.
At the start of...
Greece
October 13th Marks Death of Macedonia’s Hero Pavlos Melas
October 13th is the day that marks the death of one of the most important defenders of Macedonia's struggle for freedom, the Hellenic Army Officer Pavlos Melas.
Melas, born in 1870 in the French city of Marseille, was the son...