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Veliko Tarnovo news- Revitalizing Town’s Infrastructure

Renewed infrastructure improves the quality of life in the northeastern neighborhoods of the town

The recent renovation efforts in Veliko Tarnovo have sparked significant changes in the north-eastern part of the city. Neighborhoods such as “Asenov,” “Sveta Gora,” and areas around VTU “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” are experiencing enhanced quality of life. This transformation stems from a well-planned investment utilizing various financial mechanisms. The project includes constructing new bridge facilities over the Yantra River, rehabilitating over 8 kilometers of streets and sidewalks, and installing modern lighting. Additionally, new safety features, such as horizontal and vertical markings, have been implemented. As local Veliko Tarnovo news highlights, these improvements are pivotal in enhancing everyday living conditions.

October 18, 2024 by radostinag

Lifestyle, News, Sights

A medieval pub from the 13th century was discovered during excavations – news Veliko Tarnovo

The discovery was made at the old part of the town, just under Tsarevets fortress

Interesting news Veliko Tarnovo an unusual find came out during rescue excavations on “Ksiliforska” Street near the replacement of the water pipe. On December 12, archaeologist Ilian Petrakiev came across a pit with 13 almost identical vessels – 12 clay and 1 glass, from the 13th century.

They represented jugs with handles with a capacity of a liter – a liter and a half, and their uniformity suggests that it is a medieval pub. And not only that, but glasses and even a bottle came out.

February 13, 2024 by radostinag

Lifestyle, News

Newly discoverd Roman necropolis – Veliko Tarnovo news

Regional History Museum – Veliko Tarnovo showed the latest archaeological finds from a Roman necropolis

One of the interesting Veliko Tarnovo news is that the most valuable finds from the rich necropolis from the Roman era were presented to the media in the old capital. The necropolis was discovered at the end of last year near the village of Nova Varbovka, Strazhitsa.

The necropolis was discovered by a local farmer at the end of November during autumn plowing. When his tractor plow hit a large limestone slab and in the hole he saw human bones. The farmer notified the mayor of the village and the police. They called the archaeologist from the regional historical museum in Veliko Tarnovo, Nedko Elenski, to the spot. And it was established that it was an ancient grave. Month-long rescue archeological research followed in severe weather conditions and amid abundant December mud. In the course of the work, archaeologists Nedko Elenski, Kalin Chakarov and Mihaela Tomanova discovered a second, earlier grave.

February 2, 2024 by radostinag

Lifestyle, News

The German chain KiK has opened a second store in Veliko Tarnovo

Just a few months after entering the Veliko Tarnovo market, the German chain Kik expanded its presence and opened today its second store in the old capital. It is located in the Shopping Center of the Central Cooperative Market and covers an area of 500 square meters. As a compliment to all customers on Friday and Saturday there is a 10% discount from the announced price of every item in the store.

The chain offers tens of thousands of items, 70% of which are clothing for the whole family – a wide range of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing in a wide range of sizes. The selection of baby clothes is very good, all items are of high quality and almost all of them are 100% cotton, with baby-friendly dyes. In the store, customers can also find an exceptional variety of souvenirs, toys, household items and decorations, as well as different items for their pets. The nomenclature is the same as in the German KiK stores and is intended for the mass customer.

The prices in the store are competitive and are many times lower than those offered in such stores, compared to the quality.

Every Wednesday the store will be loaded with new goods. Most of the products come from the Far East, Turkey and Iran, but all pass for verification and testing for quality and durability of the material through the central laboratory of the chain and only then are released for sale.

9 jobs have been created in the new KiK store. The working hours of the site will be from 9 am to 8 pm, without a day off.

March 18, 2022 by Maria Boyanova

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The statue of Valchan Voyvoda

A monument of the legendary Valchan Voyvoda (military commanders of Slavic populations) was officially open last Saturday in the village of Rayuvtsi in Elena Balkans. This is the only monument of the famous haydutin (a romanticised hero figure who steals from, and leads his fighters into battle against the Ottoman Empire). The memorial statue is full-length and made of white stone; it towers over Yovkovtsi Reservoir at Valchova Polyana (meadow). Valchan is one of the most famous Bulgarian rebels who devoted 80 years of his life to revel activity. All the money which Valchan Voyvoda obtained was given away for the liberation of Bulgaria and education of the Bulgarian population. He was born on January 7th, 1775 and died on March 23rd, 1879 at the age of 104. Continue Reading

September 1, 2015 by Yoana Vasileva

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