The latest issue of BTA’s LIK magazine is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising of 1876. The Bulgarian News Agency’s thematic publication explores the uprising through its archives, incorporating details from historical commemorations documented in BTA’s news service and bulletins. The issue also features commentary from educators, public figures, and local community representatives from the revolutionary districts associated with the uprising’s history.
The launch of the magazine is scheduled for Monday, April 20, at the St St Cyril and Methodius School in Koprivshtitsa, marked as the Day of the First Shot. This event will be jointly streamed with BTA’s national press clubs in Bulgaria and internationally, with participation from Koprivshtitsa Municipality and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev noted that the issue summarizes key discussions held at the national press clubs and in the centers of the four revolutionary districts: Veliko Tarnovo, Sliven, Vratsa, and Panagyurishte.
He emphasized that the discussions highlighted lessons from the uprising relevant today, concluding that despite perceived failures, the event ultimately contributed to Bulgaria’s freedom. Journalist Boyko Vassilev stated that conversations about the April Uprising remain relevant to understanding contemporary Bulgaria. Prof.
Georgi Valchev discussed the youth of the leaders, noting their commitment to an unconditional form of freedom over material stability. Furthermore, Prof. Atanas Semov described the April Uprising as the greatest collective endeavor of the Bulgarian people.
The LIK issue includes a thematic timeline drawing from BTA’s archives, tracing coverage from the 20th century onward, and also previews future commemorations for the 150th anniversary.
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