A conference marking the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising was held at the History Museum in Panagyurishte. This event concluded a series of discussions organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) to foster dialogue surrounding the anniversary. Participants included BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, BNR Director General Milen Mitev, Prof.
Georgi Valchev, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov, journalist Boyko Vassilev, and Museum Director Assoc. Prof. Atanas Shopov.
BTA Director General Valchev stated that discussions about the April Uprising serve to recall the memory of martyrs for Bulgarian freedom. He noted that these talks took place in the press clubs of the four revolutionary districts—Veliko Tarnovo, Sliven, Vratsa, and Panagyurishte—as well as in Ruse and Giurgiu. Valchev emphasized that the key takeaway was the consensus on setting major goals before tackling difficult steps.
BNR Director General Mitev stressed the media’s crucial role in shaping public opinion, arguing that media must proactively connect with audiences. He advised that national pride must be cultivated responsibly, cautioning against the manipulation of history. Prof.
Valchev urged viewing history as an active process, suggesting a move away from superficial patriotism toward recognizing that the 1876 uprising reflected a desire for self-determination. Mayor Gagov suggested the anniversary should prompt reflection on unity, emphasizing that the heroes were ordinary people whose legacy should be understood in human terms. Boyko Vassilev highlighted the lasting impact of journalists during the April Uprising, noting that the discussions link historical events to contemporary issues.
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A conference commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising took place at the History Museum in Panagyurishte. The event concluded a series of discussions organized by the Bulgarian Ne
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