The rating on Bulgaria's second-largest city, Plovdiv, is constrained by the city's limited financial predictability, relatively low economic wealth, and the anticipated implementation of its ...

The Mayor of Plovdiv Zdravko Dimitrov-Ziko has been in politics for long and can be defined as a political veteran. His posture is remarkable (he's a former basketball player) as well as his rhetoric ...

The municipality in Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv received the right to manage the Antique Theater in Old Town. The decision was made by the cabinet, during its regular Wednesday meeting, ...

Bulgaria’s Plovdiv remains relatively unknown to most travelers, but it’s beginning to appear on more and more Balkan itineraries – and for good reason. Situated between two vast mountain ranges along ...

-- We note a gradual improvement in the City of Plovdiv's budgetary flexibility, mainly due to its increased responsibility for managing its own revenues. -- Although we consider that management ...

Bulgaria's second city has been inaugurated as European Capital of Culture 2019, an honor it shares with the Italian city of Matera. Under the motto "Together," Plovdiv kicks off a yearlong ...

The southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv celebrated its inauguration as a European Capital of Culture with an opening show on January 12. The city shares the honor in 2019 with Matera, Italy. Plovdiv is ...

Bulgaria is known for its budget-friendly ski resorts and fairytale seaside towns, but it’s also home to the oldest city in Europe. Ancient ruins, charming architecture and a thriving arts and culture ...

The Roman amphitheatre is the spectacular setting for a summer Verdi festival The sound of an aria from Verdi's Aida filled the sweltering Roman amphitheatre and hung in the hot night air. The ...