Author: Ali Öztüfekci — Expert in cultural heritage and tourism projects, cultural route designer, Board member of Fijet Türkiye, oztufekciali@yahoo.com
Anatolia does not only carry the memory of civilizations; it also carries the memory of bread. The bread culture we find on our tables today traces its roots back to the 2nd millennium BCE, to the time of the Hittites, who ruled central Anatolia. Many civilizations succeeded one another on these lands, but when it comes to culinary culture, the Hittite Empire holds a singular place.
Reducing the Hittites to a warrior people would be a mistake. They could just as well be described as “the empire of bread eaters.” Archaeological discoveries, cuneiform tablets, and experimental archaeology studies show that, for them, bread was not just food: it lay at the heart of ritual, the economy, and... more
Despite having the lowest average disposable income in the European Union, Bulgarians are increasingly joining their European peers in exploring the world. New data and industry insights show a clear shift: Bulgarians are traveling more frequently, staying longer, and looking beyond neighboring countries – with cruises and long-haul destinations firmly on their radar.
With Bulgaria now a full member of both the European Union and the Schengen Area, international mobility for Bulgarian travelers has never been easier. For destinations and tourism boards, this presents a timely opportunity to engage an emerging, motivated, and increasingly confident outbound market.
While Bulgaria continues to rank last in the EU in terms of average household disposable income, travel demand tells a different story. According to Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute, outbound... more
During the PR Roman Forum 2026, an international event dedicated to sustainable, responsible, and ethical communication, the “Roman Declaration of Green Communication Responsibility” was officially signed. The document defines principles and guidelines for communication oriented towards sustainability, social responsibility, and ESG criteria, and was jointly endorsed by representatives of leading international communication organizations attending the Forum.
The Declaration represents a shared international commitment to strengthening the role of communication as a strategic lever for awareness, transparency, and responsible change, calling on organizations and communication professionals to actively contribute to protecting the planet and our shared future.
The document was created with the aim of defining and promoting clear accountability for communication... more
