The inexhaustible source of tradition

His Holiness Patriarch Maxim awarded for contribution to the consolidation of the Orthodox faith

50 Years Diplomatic Relations Bulgaria-India

• Bulgaria and India have been related for centuries
• Diplomatic representative of Bulgaria to India
• India, a country of sharp contrasts - Interview with the Bulgarian Ambassador to India H.E. Mr. Dragovest Goranov
• The Indian business community is increasingly attracted towards Bulgaria as a trade partner - Interview with the Indian Ambassador to Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Dinkar Khullar
• 50 years continuous friendship

Analyses by Simeon Vasilev

• The second mandate of George W. Bush

Official visits

Parliament. Government

• Outsourcing administrative services from the state sector is crucial - Interview with Mr. Dimiter Kalchev, Minister of State Administration
• We encourage the creativity of the children - Mr. Dimiter Ognyanov, Deputy Chairman of the State Agency for Refugees, about working with children

Parliamentary events and meetings

• Parliamentary delegation headed by Prof. Ognyan Gerdjikov visited South Korea and Malaysia
• KITA’s philosophy is achieving general prosperity through trade - Mr. Young Soo Han, President of the World Trade Academy and Senior Executive Director of the Korea International Trade Association
• Bulgaria is a place where one can invest with success - Interview of Prof. Ognyan Gerdjikov for the Korean Television
• Koreans are inquisitive people and have a positive attitude to Bulgaria - H.E. Mr. Alexander Savov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Korea
• Parliamentary delegation headed by National Assembly Chairman Prof. Ognyan Gerdjikov visited Malaysia

Highlights. Events. Meetings

Business. Investments

UN

• A more secure world – our shared responsibility - Interview of Danilo Tßrk, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs

Exclusive guest:

• Mrs. Evgenia Zhivkova - A strong and brave woman

Embassies. National Days. Interviews

• Interview with H.E. Mr. Yves Saint-Geours, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic
• New Year reception at the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary
• Gala dinner and Mini Mobel 2004 awarding ceremony on the occasion of Santa Lucia
• Reception at the residence of the Swedish Ambassador
• New Year reception at the residence of the US Ambassador
• Reception on the occasion of Greece joining the International Organization of Francophony
• Hanuka – charity evening
• Reception on the occasion of the Republic of Cuba’s National Day
• Holiday of the Christmas tree with the support of the Embassy of Norway

Cultural panorama

• Musical adventures in Bulgaria Hall
• My people is kissed by God Interview with the director of Bulgare ensemble
• Corneliu Ionel and his Mill of Fortune
• Exhibition of the artist Nikolay Panayotov
• Academy Gallery opened its doors
• 100 years of the birth of Stoyan Venev
• Portugal in black-and-white drawings
• Christmas bazaar exhibition of traditional craft arts
• From the stage-coach to… the Internet – caricatures
• Art has to give hope Interview with the Venetian artist Mario Eremita
• Winter Fairy Tale
• The dream of Elena and Bojidar Hadjistojanov
• Christmas party for refugee children
• Charitable Christmas cocktail

Health

• Interview with Prof. Radoslav Gaydarski, Doctor of the Year
• BAS scientists discovered a valuable enzyme
• Animus – the guarding spirit of the victims of violence

Mysteries and sensations The Bulgarian Anastasia?

Achievements

• No1 for 2004
• New interpretation of our history in a European context – Dr. Rossen Milev about Old Germanic cultural and historical heritage
• Bulgarian language and studies in the Bulgarian communities abroad
• Eva Kouvandjieva – the first Bulgarian awarded the Great Women of the 21st c. Prize

Bulgarian routes

• Kladnitsa and St. Nikolai Mirlikiyski Monastery

Editions of Bulgarian Bestseller

• To Love a Princess…
• Star moments with the Bulgarian opera constellation
• Playing is fun! At the piano – Assen Tanchev, the Little Mozart

Special supplement: “The Bulgarian Opera Myth” by Magdalena Manolova