A serious accident in Krichim on Saturday night A driver swept five cars and a pole after flying at high speed and not stopping at a “Stop” sign The first collision was captured by video surveillance in the area Other footage shows the material damage caused to the other cars parked in the area The driver who caused the accident initially left the scene of the accident who has multiple bruises and is under medical observation There is also damage to two cars belonging to the Bogdanov family After 10-15 minutes he came and woke us up He said that our cars parked in front of the house had been hit,” said Vasilka Bogdanova the guilty car has an English registration The videos show that it is moving at over 100 km/h the wires reach almost to the ground and it becomes like lightning It cut off the electricity to the entire neighborhood" "The guilty car stops and everyone in it runs away Later it was found out that there were minors The driver was not identified until the morning,” Bogdanova said the driver tried to shift the blame to another boy „The warranty period of the road expires on September 2 We have invested money for it in the Krichim Traffic Safety Plan We have invested funds to install artificial bumps to limit the speed on “Ivan Asen” Street we will install an additional camera,” said Mayor Atanas Kalchev More news from Bulgaria The Krichim Palace is the Bulgarian royal hunting residency which is not located in a town area It was built on land once possessed by the Sultan  which is a remnant of the historical “Great Bulgarian forest” The centuries-old oak trees of the Krichim Forest offering magnificent natural landscapes with rich flora and fauna The garden spans about 300 acres and is home to a wide variety of plants and animal species – pheasants Particularly impressive is the lake with water lilies the palace was officially opened to visitors and many historical references will make your walk truly memorable we give you another reason to plan your visit Every day except Monday (with the exception of September 23) allowing you to be enchanted by the incredible spectacle created by Whisper of Lights transforming the unique route into an illuminated fairy tale designed for an optimal sensory experience It feels as if you are walking through an enchanted forest From a colorful field through a marine world to a tunnel of fireflies – the team of creators has prepared over half a million lights which will leave you with a smile on your face and a desire for more  Whisper of Lights is suitable for the whole family and many of the installations have special areas for photos allowing you to capture this unforgettable experience The Krichim Palace is located in the village of Kurtovo Konare about 20–30 minutes by car from Plovdiv with prices at 20 BGN for adults and 10 BGN for children under 18 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister wants to have all State-used retro vehicles on display at the former royal palace Krichim The vehicles are now housed and cared for by the National Security Services It emerged in mid-July that Djankov is taking over the management of the former royal palace At the beginning of June, the Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassations (VKS) confirmed the rulings of two previous courts rejecting the claim of Bulgaria's former Tsar and Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and his sister Maria-Louisa in the dispute over ownership of Krichim. The palace is now slated to become a center for spiritual and arts advancement Djankov plans to gather at the palace artists and archaeologists for plenaries and seminars especially those used by State functionaries during the times of the Communist regime The Bulgarian Standard daily reminds that three years ago the State gained about BGN 0.5 M from the sale of the Soviet "Chayka" (Seagull) models with some collectors purchasing several cars The others include and Mercedes Pullman Landaulet which can be listed at auctions with a starting price of EUR 0.5 M 20 "Chaykas," the private jeeps of Communist leader We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria A major criminal network involved in trafficking and reselling heavily damaged vehicles imported from the United States has been dismantled through a large-scale investigation remembered as "Bloody Maundy Thursday," marks one of the darkest days in Bulgaria’s modern history Google Street View cars are returning to Bulgarian roads in the spring of 2025 President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25% tariff on all imported vehicles entering the United States The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works in Bulgaria has proposed the introduction of one-day vignettes for passenger cars weighing up to 3.5 tons using the national road network Bulgaria commemorates the victims of the communist regime Employers in Bulgaria are legally required to implement all necessary measures to prevent and minimize workplace accidents with 45.2% of those aged 16–74 having bought goods or services via the internet in the past year The fourth edition of the LUNAR Festival of Lights in Sofia will illuminate 10,000 square meters of art across some of the city's most iconic buildings and public spaces from May 8 to May 11 The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology forecasts that May will bring temperatures ranging from 2°C to 33°C across Bulgaria a trend that has persisted for over 30 years A Romanian family paid 3,084.60 leva (1,500 euros) for medical treatment at the Burgas University Hospital following a serious road accident Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase Traditional Foods and Crafts Kurtovo Konare Fest will be held again a queen of the „ljutenitsa“ /traditional Bulgarian dish made during the autumn from peppers and eggplants to be consumed in the winter/ will be selected tomato soup will be prepared and domestic paprika and tomato products will be tried with artists’ workshops and another for photographers At that time also begins the arrangement of the stands with traditional local foods Then in the program of the event follows a visit to Krichim palace and workshops for making dolls of maize noise and painting starts the movie “Stories as a Cinema” and then will be held a meeting with part of the movie team – Philip Avramov Then follows photo exhibition and presentation of the young artist – Elitsa Tsareva The evening continues with a concert featuring Kottarashky live band traditional food and art items on 9 September begins at 10 a.m in the house of Vassil Kanev you can learn how to make the most delicious ljutenitsa In the program of the fest follows a discussion about entrepreneurship and at 12 o’clock a tomato soup will be made on the square will be awarded the best master of the traditional winter in the “Queen of the Ljutenitsa” competition as well as the tomato soup made in the square The best cook chefs and queen of ljutenitsa will receive their prizes at 03.30 p.m the fun continues again with folk music and dancing The evening continues with concerts of Sofia Högstadius and Rila Music Exchange with musicians from 21 different countries participating At 12.30 will be shown an exhibition of paintings and photos of the participants in the workshops during the event and the closing of the fest is an hour later as Kurtovo Konare is famous for its agriculture the first kilogram of red pepper was milled in the mill of Alexander Dimitrov not only in the village but also in Bulgaria the first early tomatoes in Bulgaria were transported from Constantinople thanks to the same Alexander Dimitrov Not by chance one of the first refrigerators in the country was built in the village in the first half of the 20th century and the best Bulgarian pepper variety is called “Kurtovska kapia” From 2014 local varieties such as Rose tomato – “big babin” and “Kurtovka” apple are listed in the World Treasure of Flavors I love to travel because of the encounters with diverse people and cultures and the chance to touch other worlds And this can happen even without leaving the borders of your own country you can travel thousands of years and dozens of borders without leaving your place the journey is not only beautiful landscapes and ancient landmarks but also thousands of human stories The Plovdiv Appellate Court has rejected the request of Bulgaria's former Tsar and PM Simeon Saxe-Coburg to present new evidence and testimonies in the dispute over the former royal palace Krichim the Bulgarian state and Simeon Saxe-Coburg and his sister Maria-Louisa have been tangled in a legal battle over the ownership of several real estate properties used by the Bulgarian royal family before its ousting by the communists in 1946 The properties were restored to the ex-Tsar in 2001-2005 when he was the Prime Minister of Bulgaria but after 2009 the Borisov government has initiated proceedings to regain the ownership over them the Plovdiv Appellate Court held a sitting on the case of the Krichim Palace and an adjacent agricultural land of 371 decares The Appellate Court said it will come up with a ruling within one month the District Court in the Southern city of Plovdiv declared that the Krichim royal residence is not the property of the former Bulgarian royal family leading Saxe-Coburg and his sister to have their lawyers appeal the ruling The Appellate Court in Plovdiv declared that the requests of Saxe-Coburg's lawyers to examine new evidence and witness testimonies about the legal status of the Bulgarian monarch in 1878-1946 are unfounded Lawyers Eli Hristova and Rosen Hristov declared that if the Appellate Court rejects their appeal Saxe-Coburg will take the case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg Friday's hearing saw a discussion of the correspondence between Simeon Saxe-Coburg's grandfather Tsar Ferdinand I and Bulgarian Prime Minister in 1926-1931 Andrey Lyapchev who ruled Bulgaria in 1887-1918 abdicated after World War I in favor of his son The correspondence that the abdicated monarch had with the Bulgarian Prime Minister is taken to show that Ferdinand (who lived for 30 more years after his abdication) he did not want to present claims about the ownership of the Krichim residence and that he did not plan to interfere with the properties by the commissariat of civilian list of the state an institution that managed state properties in Bulgaria before 1944 or to become involved in the political and economic life of his son Tsar Boris III the correspondence shows that after 1918 Ferdinand did not want to intervene in Boris's ownership of the royal properties The lawyers of the Bulgarian state argue that the Bulgarian royal family in 1879-1946 did not have personal funds and used state-owned properties and that the funds they had within the commissariat of the civilian list of the government were too negligible to be used for purchasing property The Bulgarian state claims that all royal properties were in fact state properties because they were legally owned by the commissariat a special institution managing state property in the period when Bulgaria was a monarchy before 1946 The requests of Saxe-Coburg's lawyers dismissed as unfounded by the Appellate Court were designed to explore further the legal status of the Bulgarian monarch in 1879-1946 and a comparative research of the status of the civilian lists of constitutional monarchies and the functions of the Bulgarian commissariat The Court has ruled that the demands for a new technical examination into the legal status of the former monarchs is unacceptable because it was up to the court itself to rule on legal matters At the end of 2009 the Bulgarian Parliament voted to freeze the former Tsar's rights to lands in the Rila mountains on grounds of information disclosed after an investigation at the Ministry of Agriculture according to which the former monarch was granted more land than his family actually owned Bulgarian courts have also found a number of errors and violations in the procedure for returning lands to Simeon The Ministry of Agriculture has also filed a claim against the former Tsar for the return of all 16 000 decares of forests he received in Rila The question of the so called "Tsar's estates" has become an issue disgruntling the Bulgarian society in the recent years over doubts that the property was given to Saxe-Coburg unlawfully during his term as Prime Minister (2001-2005) Tsar Simeon II is the last monarch of Bulgaria having reigned with regents 1943-1946 (aged 6-9) at which people voted in support for the creation of a republic and this led to banishing of the royal family from the country In 1947 a new constitution was adopted proclaiming Bulgaria a republic Simeon returned to Bulgaria in 2001 and swiftly founded a liberal political party (National Movement Simeon II later National Movement for Stability and Prosperity) which won a landslide victory in the general elections the same year The Sudanese army has successfully reclaimed the presidential palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) marking a significant milestone in the ongoing civil war Tsar (Emperor) Samuil (Samuel) was the ruler of a large medieval state which the majority of modern historical scholarship considers to be the Bulgarian Kingdom with a center in the territory of today's Republic of North Macedonia Populism is a buzzword of our time and has attracted the attention of politicians German and Kurdish archaeologists have found a 3400-year-old palace in northern Iraq thanks to prolonged drought An armed robbery of casino took place in the southern Bulgarian town of Stamboliyski in the early hours of Tuesday morning We are almost in the middle of August and the situation in the city under the hills is the usual for the summer season - heat If you aren’t one of the lucky ones who have taken their vacation and are on the beach or if you avoid the crowds on the Black Sea coast - then there is only one choice for you: a weekend getaway to the dams around the city they offer a wilder and more secluded experience especially if you opt for one where there are mainly camping options You shouldn’t miss the opportunity for fishing or water sports we don’t think that there’s any need to convince you what nice time you can have but we will move on to a few dams that we recommend because of the coveted evening coolness and beautiful nature in the area We have set aside a separate text for Dospat on the website and since it’s one of the largest in the country in area and volume It stretches for 1200 meters and is the beginning of the Dospat-Krichim cascade It gathers its waters from the rivers: Dospat which are transferred to it by special underground tunnels with beautiful comfortable meadows for picnics or camping There are many quiet and beautifully outlined bays Several types of fishing are practiced: with a float with a fishing lure and with a buldo A walk along the slopes along the reservoir reveals a number of places with interesting names - Hadzhiosmanskoto all names related to the ancient history of the town of Dospat Definitely worth giving it at least a day off next weekend It provides part of the drinking water for the city under the hills and is used for irrigation of the Plovdiv field It has the highest dam wall in Bulgaria - 144.5 m There are a large number of pontoons in Vacha Dam and lovers of unusual experiences can stay in a villa in the dam itself A great variety of fish grows in its waters - grass carp It is therefore a very famous fishing destination A wonderful view of the area is revealed from the Sveti Iliya peak There are several eco-trails in the area for hiking enthusiasts Golyam Beglik Dam is located between Dospat and Batak In the immediate vicinity is the Beglika Reserve hunting and fishing enthusiasts will not be disappointed either Batak is the sixth largest dam in Bulgaria A preferred place for a holiday in the mountains with the possibility of fishing all year round On the west bank of the dam is the mountain resort of Tsigov Chark and on the other - the Danoto resort (Peshtera municipality) which is quieter and calmer than Tsigov Chark and very close to the St the dam has sloping banks with a gradual slope which are easily accessible by car and are convenient for camping a fisherman pulled a trophy rainbow trout weighing 5.2 kg from the waters of the dam But these are just good old memories and currently the main fish species are perch The bleak and the river mullet almost disappeared stretched by boat inwards in the open and deep parts of the dam The dam is located in the Pazardzhik region It was built for energy needs in the early years of socialism (1960-1963) and to this day its waters are used mainly for this It spills into a very broken mountain massif in the Western Rhodopes at 1500 m above sea level Almost everywhere the dam is surrounded by centuries-old pine forests and its shores are washed in lush meadows here and there It is surrounded by three protected areas: Shiroka Polyana from the north-northwest (with a part of the dam) Studena Chuchurka from the south-southwest Kaval Tepe from east-northeast and east-southeast it is difficult to find a free place for camping But most of the valuable fish it was known for in the distant past are now in minimal quantities Shiroka Polyana is among the first freezing dams in our country only a few days of cold in the high parts of the Rhodopes are necessary and its surface hardens had personally begged members of the Royal Court to vote against the monarchy in 1946 The story was told Monday by 94-year-old Ivanka Nikolova who is a witness in the civil suit of former Bulgarian Prime Minister and Tsar over the ownership of the "Krichim" palace said Yoanna wanted people to vote against the monarchy during the 1946 referendum because she believed this was the only way to spare the life of her child Simeon The elderly woman lived in the "Krichim" estate from 1942 to 948 as the wife of the palace's telephone operator Nikolova spoke during a closed-doors session of the Plovdiv Regional Court She was questioned as a witness at her home by the Judge and the two attorneys representing the Bulgarian State the land plot was purchased by Simeon's grandfather Simeon's family lawyers thanked Nikolova for fulfilling her civic duties and helping establish the ownership facts adamant that the elderly woman did not know and would not have any way of knowing circumstances to clarify the disputed property rights Nikolova's testimony only proved the "Krichim" palace was used as a State residence The State is going to call as their witness the 81-year-old Alexander Ninkov Ninkov alleges he was one of those heir owners whose lands were forcefully included in the limits of the "Krichim" palace in 1902 The magistrates scheduled the next Court session for April 21 This is the first trial Simeon was forced to file over property rights on land allegedly owned by his father and grand-father former Bulgarian Interior Minister and Justice Minister Celebrations have begun Monday across the country with Bulgaria marking 106 years since the formal declaration of its independence from the Ottoman Turkish Empire Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha will have to return to the state the mountain chalet Saragyol that after the end of the communist regime in Bulgaria the Bulgarian King and Royal Family exiled from their Fatherland and expropriated by the very same soviet-installed communist regime formerly Tsar and Prime Minister of Bulgaria is to appeal a court ruling under which the royal residence Tsarska Bistitsa is a state property "Everyone wants positions – in regulatory bodies and ministries," he emphasized Bulgaria’s toll system now has the technical capability to track average vehicle speeds as announced by the National Toll Management following a meeting with Regional Development Minister Violeta Koritarova The income required to cover living expenses for a working individual and a three-member family with a child under 14 has remained almost unchanged compared to June according to an analysis by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CI The Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution to set the minimum wage at 1,077 leva fire alerts are received from across Bulgaria answering a question whether he would apologize to the Bulgarian people for violating the Constitution Although the weather relaxes its hot embrace and the day gets shorter autumn is one of the best seasons to discover new places pack your backpack with water and a jacket and choose your route for the upcoming weekend the team of the only digital guide under the hills will virtually take you through the fortresses around Plovdiv and will reveal their history and secrets The fortress has existed since the time of the Thracians it was rebuilt by Byzantium in the IX century to guard the gate of the White Sea Pass and to provide the Byzantine border in this area The first written information about the fortress is from the eleventh century and was obtained from the statutes of the then built Bachkovo Monastery From this information it can be seen that Asen's Fortress had its own security and administration It was conquered by the Crusaders during the Fourth Crusade when it was destroyed by the invading Ottoman troops who in 1231 made a number of repairs to it in order to strengthen it and until 1978 were devoted mainly to the western part of the rock which covers the acropolis of the fortress For these nearly 8 years the fortress walls Our Lady of Petrich was reconstructed and consecrated thus completing the most massive renovation of the site and it still performs its function of an Orthodox church At one of the highest places in the acropolis is a telescope through which you can observe the city below for free The site at the top is most of the length of the cliff and allows a 360-degree panorama of the area It is located immediately after the exit of Asenovgrad and if you travel on the road to Smolyan and Bachkovo - look up and you will see it "landed" on the highest point of the rocks The restored early Byzantine fortress Peristera near the town of Peshtera is located very close to the center and you can easily find it by following the signs located on the main road that enters the town The hill on which it is located is known as St To this day the fortress has preserved the history and spirit of several eras It is believed that this was the first settlement of the Thracian tribe Bessi Peristera is strategically located and has been attacked repeatedly The first arson dates back to the 5th century the entrance was deliberately narrowed to 85 cm and the walls were further strengthened It is assumed that the wall was 14 meters high Traces of the fire can still be seen today The ancient medieval fortress with battle towers-churches is unique with its composition medieval warriors prayed before battle and thanked God after victory These are the only churches found in Bulgaria in fortress towers They are believed to have been converted into churches during the reign of Justinian I and are an absolute precedent in early Byzantine construction The south tower has been turned into a three-story museum and the open-air museum is located on the north side Visitors can light a candle in the two churches - St Forty Martyrs which existed in the Middle Ages The other interesting thing that can be seen are the 45 pithos - the jars in which wheat olive oil and other products needed to feed the soldiers guarding the fortress were stored We give you another idea for a not so well-known defensive wall in the region Krichim Fortress offers a breathtaking view from above to the city and unfortunately there is not much left of the fortress itself it had a strategic function during the battles between Asenevtsi and Byzantium who in history is associated primarily with intrigue and insidious actions but later because of his cunning and family ties he was appointed governor of Plovdiv region be sure to follow the signs to the famous Asen stone he stood while conquering the fortress immediately after the battle of Klokotnitsa It is located near the villages of Dorkovo and Velingrad During the Middle Ages Tsepina was one of the most famous Rhodope fortresses It entered the borders of the Bulgarian state in the middle of the IX century In the 11th century it was conquered by Byzantium but during the reign of Tsar Kaloyan (1197-1207) Tsepina was again brought back to the borders of the Bulgarian state When Kaloyan appointed his nephew Alexius Slav as governor of the Rhodopes Tsepina became the seat of the despot's domain After the assassination of the tsar in 1207 despot Alexius Slav declared himself independent In the period 1246 - 1254 Tsepina was the property of the Nicene Emperor John DucVatacius the fort was conquered by the Ottoman invaders It is one of the last to fall under their authority its inhabitants have been able to withstand the raids of the troops and surrender mainly because of their provisions The monastery complex continued to operate even after the fall of Tsepina under Turkish rule until 1666 when the mass rampage of the Rhodopes took place Today's most well-preserved (and restored) ruins in Tsepina which attract the interest of tens of thousands of tourists are the foundations of 3 churches and 4 deep water reservoirs In one of the churches were found 2 marble altar reliefs depicting the apostles Peter and Paul which are today exhibited at the Hermitage in St Remains of fortress walls can be found even closer to the city under the hills - mainly around Kuklen Such is the medieval and late antique Vanisa/Banishte /Banitsa in the Plochata area It is built on a hill with very good visibility to the Thracian lowlands and with relatively accessible slopes northern and western foothills of the hill including a mineral spring from where the name of the fortress comes The fortification was built on the ridge of the hill and has a rectangular shape The fortification is one of the strongholds of the Latin baron Rene de Trie who received Philippopolis and the surrounding fortresses in the division of defeated Byzantium in 1204 Again in the area is a medieval fortress Golyamoto Kale It is located on the peak of the same name It is built on a hill with very steep slopes from east and north the place is protected by 10 meters of sheer cliffs The only access is from the south through a narrow saddle On the south side (at the entrance) there are preserved sections of the walls up to 2 m high From the fortress there is a very good view north of Thrace An orange code has been issued for heavy snowfall in the regions of Razgrad with some areas expected to accumulate up to 25 centimeters of snow A yellow code is also in effect for five other regions in Eastern Bulgaria Snow cover across the country ranges between 15 and 40 centimeters The Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) has advised drivers to be well-prepared for winter conditions Travelers are encouraged to check the latest updates from the RIA situation center before setting off Nearly 1,000 machines are currently working to clear the national road network The Varna-Burgas road is temporarily closed to all vehicles at the request of the Burgas Regional Road Administration Traffic is halted from the Staro Oryahovo junction towards Burgas while snow removal is ongoing between Obzor and Sunny Beach The recommended detour route is through the Aytos Pass restrictions are in place on several mountain roads including the Pamporovo-Prevala-Rozhen passes in Smolyan Heavy snowfall continues to affect the Shipka and Republic Passes although no travel restrictions have been introduced at this time Road maintenance crews have been working continuously for over 70 hours to keep the Shipka Pass open including more than 1,000 tons of salt and 1,000 tons of sand and it will take a few days to replenish stocks from Burgas authorities insist there is no immediate risk of closing the pass snow accumulation ranges from 15 to 30 centimeters with the heaviest snowfall recorded near Kalofer Roads remain passable under winter conditions but authorities warn that strong winds could cause drifting snow Several villages in the Varna region are experiencing power outages due to damaged infrastructure Three villages in the Dolni Chiflik municipality—Golitsa and Bulair—have been without electricity since last night due to broken power lines The village of Popovich in the Byala municipality is also affected part of Dobrogled remains without power due to a damaged transformer Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as snowfall persists urging drivers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas Bulgaria commemorates one of its most significant national holidays – the Day of Saint George the Victorious and the official Day of the Bulgarian Army all retailers in Bulgaria will be required to display prices in both leva and euros a major British tour operator specializing in holidays to Bulgaria has halted all its operations effective April 24 Wage growth in Bulgaria is projected at 9.3 percent for 2025 a 15.4 percent rise in the minimum wage since January The World Bank has revised down its forecast for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2025 the weather will be mostly sunny—around and after midday cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds will develop Bulgaria and Greece have signed a draft Joint Declaration regarding the use of the Arda River waters over the next five years following a decision by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers The weather across Bulgaria on May 1 will begin with sunshine in the morning followed by an increase in cloud cover during the afternoon The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria has repealed legislative changes made two years ago that permitted the installation of photovoltaic (solar) systems on arable agricultural land Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather accompanied by a light to moderate east-northeast wind