A conference marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising of the Bulgarians against Ottoman rule took place today, April 30, at the Museum of History in Panagyurishte. This forum is part of a broader series of discussions organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) designed to foster public dialogue surrounding this significant historical milestone. The event brought together several key figures from Bulgarian cultural and media institutions.
Participants included BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, Sofia University Rector Georgi Valchev, Bulgarian National Radio Director General Milen Mitev, local official Panagyurishte Mahyor Zhelyazko Gagov, and the Director of the local Museum of History, Atanas Shopov, alongside theatre director Bina Haralampieva. Journalist Boyko Vasilev, host of the program “Panorama” on Bulgarian National Television, moderated the proceedings. These specialized conferences commemorating the uprising are integrated into the “14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe” initiative.
This larger project, a collaboration between BTA, the National Television, and the National Radio, aims to highlight and reflect upon major anniversaries in Bulgarian history that have contributed to the broader narrative of European history. The gathering underscores the ongoing academic and cultural interest in the period of the uprising. By convening experts and community leaders, the initiative seeks to ensure that the memory of the struggle remains a focal point for national discourse.
The conference format provided a platform for deep discussion, contextualizing the historical events of the 150-year anniversary within the scope of Bulgaria’s enduring role in European development.
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A conference commemorating the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising against Ottoman rule was held on April 30 at the Museum of History in Panagyurishte. This event is part of an extensive series of