Bulgaria marks 116 years of its independence
On September 22, Bulgaria celebrates one of the most important holidays in its history – Independence Day. On this date in 1908, in the old capital city of Veliko Tarnovo, the Manifesto of the Independence of the Bulgarian State was proclaimed.
This historic act put an end to the vassal dependence on the Ottoman Empire, which had been imposed by the Treaty of Berlin three decades earlier. The government, led by Prime Minister Alexander Malinov, took responsibility for this bold political move, which elevated Bulgaria to the status of an equal kingdom.
President Rumen Radev noted the significance of the event, emphasizing that the fate of the nation is in the hands of the Bulgarians themselves. According to him, independence is not a one-time act, but a constant responsibility that requires unity and care for the future of the country.
Today, the holiday is marked with official ceremonies, military rituals, and festive concerts throughout the country. Citizens remember the efforts of our ancestors, who won Bulgaria's freedom and sovereignty through diplomacy and determination.
The celebrations remind all Bulgarians that independence is a value that must be guarded. The day remains a symbol of national dignity and the people's aspiration for development as a modern European state.