Milena Dimitrova has been named the 2025 recipient of the National Award named in honor of Maxim Minchev (1953–2020), the long-serving President of the Bulgarian Association of Journalists and Travel Writers (ABUJET) and Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) for 17 years. The prestigious distinction was conferred by ABUJET during an official ceremony held at the “MaxiM” Hall of BTA.
Plamen Starev, Secretary General of ABUJET, presented the nominations and formally announced the laureate. He noted that the award is bestowed in recognition of outstanding creative achievements in journalism, as well as for dedicated contributions to the promotion and development of tourism — a core mission of ABUJET.
“This award was established in memory of our esteemed colleague and friend, Maxim Minchev - a visionary, traveler, and storyteller,”... more
The purpose of the FIJET Golden Apple Awards is to show appreciation to those who support sustainable tourism, preserve local cultural heritage, and contribute to improving the quality of life for local communities. Another key goal is to discover and promote new destinations to invite global travelers.
A prime example is Tarsus – a relatively lesser-known but impressive city in Türkiye, located in the Mersin province. It was awarded the FIJET Golden Apple for its exceptional synergy of natural, historical, and traditional heritage, which significantly supports the region’s sustainable tourism development.
The Golden Apple was presented to Tarsus during a grand ceremony held in Saint Paul Square. The award was accepted by the Mayor of Tarsus, Ali Boltaç, and presented by FIJET President Tijani Haddad, in the presence of officials, sponsors, and members of the... more
Two photographs by Radoslav Sviiretsov, taken in Bulgaria, were included in the shortlist of the prestigious international competition World Food Photo Awards.
This is a huge recognition, as the competition attracts tens of thousands of photographs from around the world and showcases the best in the field of culinary photography. The World Food Photo Awards is one of the most significant events in global photography dedicated to food, culture, and the traditions associated with it. Every year, thousands of photographers — both professionals and amateurs — compete in various categories, presenting unique stories through their shots.
Finalists and winners of the competition are expected to be announced at the beginning of May. We are keeping our fingers crossed for the Bulgarian participation and wish success to our colleague Radoslav Sviiretsov! more
