Bulgarica School started the school year - 2 locations and 5 classes
The Bulgarica school opened its doors for the new school year with 45 children across two locations, united by a love for the Bulgarian language and traditions.
A Day at Notre Dame with the Golden Time Club
The „Golden Time" club spent a sunny day in Notre Dame and South Bend. Here's how the excursion went.
From refugee to philanthropist: the story of Shefket Chapadzhiev
The story of Chefket Chapadzhiev - a boy kicked out of his home at ten years old, who escaped communist Bulgaria, reached America with 75 cents, and built one of the largest printing companies in the USA, later donating over $1.7 million to causes in Bulgaria.
Language as a Bridge: The Bulgarian Language at the University of Illinois
At the University of Illinois, the Bulgarian language is once again being taught at an academic level. The course brings together students from different cultures and becomes a bridge to understanding, with Bulgarian now being the third most studied Slavic language at the university.
Bulgarian artist transforms abandoned church into symbol of hope in Chicago
While his works fly to space, he is restoring an abandoned church in Chicago's most dangerous neighborhood. Most people would flee Englewood. It's the South Side Chicago neighborhood that has been in the news for years with shootings, murders, and poverty. Bulgarian artist Plamen Yordanov does the exact opposite. Instead of opening a gallery in the prestigious city center, he is investing years of his life to transform an abandoned church into a cultural center for the local community. The paradox is striking – while one of his miniature sculptures spends ten months on the International Space Station, he himself
Life Between Two Homelands in Search of a Cure: The Story of Professor Samuel Refetoff
The story of Professor Samuel Refetov – the Bulgarian doctor who left Bulgaria as a child and dedicated his life to studying rare thyroid diseases. One of them today bears his name – Refetov syndrome.
Bulgaria in VNL 2026: Matches in Chicago – Schedule, Tickets, and Where to Watch
The Volleyball Nations League is coming to the United States - and this time the „Lions" will play in front of one of the largest Bulgarian communities in the world. From July 15th to 19th, the national team will compete in Chicago against Poland, China, the hosts USA, and France. Bulgaria arrives in Chicago in strong form. After the first two tournaments in Brazil and Slovenia, the team has 5 wins and 3 losses, and is ranked 8th in the current standings - right on the cusp of the finals. The top eight teams advance to the finals, but one spot is reserved for
Traditional Costumes, Folk Dances, and Bagpipes: A Summer of Folklore in Bulgaria
The summer of 2026 offers two folk festivals that will be hard to experience anywhere else. The „Pirin Sings“ gathering and the Folk Costume Festival in Zheravna bring together thousands of people, keep Bulgarian traditions alive, and create lifelong memories.