An unusual sports event took place on the 19th of May this year in the Zaimov park in Sofia in support of HIV-positive people – the so called Equality Run. This running in pairs event with an honorable cause was a part of the sports program of Sofia Pride 2018 – Sofia Pride Sports –…
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On May 21st Ambassador Emma Hopkins opened an exhibition in Sredets Culture House, dedicated to the LGBTI community, titled “Queens of New Union”, which presents works by British photographer Paul Cliff. During the opening Ambassador Hopkins dedicated a few words to the event and the Bulgarian LGBTI community: “The United Kingdom is committed to fighting…
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Anyone who values good food knows the harmonica products. Their uncompromising quality of bio and organic production makes their food a welcome guest in every home. Harmonica is also a favorite partner of Sofia Pride. It’s no coincidence that we are cooperating with the best and that they are giving us their support also within…
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Olya and Boris are the people behind the delicious Trastena brand. We know them as smiling people with a glass in their hand. Pioneers in what they are doing, they have been on the market for 10 years with the organic raspberries wine we love! Who are Trastena and what is your mission? Trastena are…
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On May 19, Sije Alex Boreva and Sihing Konstantin Krastev introduced us to the principles of the martial art Wing Chun. Wing Chun was created by a nun in the Shaolin Monastery in order to protect herself from a physically stronger striker. First of all, this art teaches us how to avoid a physical attack,…
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Sofia Pride received yet another letter of support for the upcoming rally on June 9th! The letter is from Mr Erlend Horn, the Deputy Mayor for Social Affairs, Inclusion & Diversity, who is also responsible for issues within the LGBTI community in Bergen, Norway. If you want to see the rainbow, you have to endure…
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For the second year in a row the agency will grant their PR services free of charge to the Sofia Pride Organisational Committee. AMI Communications Bulgaria, one of the leading communication agencies in the country will grant their PR services free of charge to the Sofia Pride Organisational Committee – the 11th annual peaceful march…
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At a ceremony held on 10th May 2018 the Bulgarian Association of PR agencies (BAPRA) awarded “Sofia Pride 2017 – Let’s Chase Prejudice Away” with the 1st prize in the “Communication Campaign in the Public Sector” category. Responsible for the campaign are two of the most successful and renowned Bulgarian agencies – AMI Communications Bulgaria…
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The evening of 17th May a rainbow flag laid in front of the National Theatre Ivan Vazov. Bulgarians and foreigners from Russia, Estonia, Spain and other countries gathered for the second time to show support for all those who suffer discrimination every day for belonging to the LGTBIQ+ community. The organisation Deystvie made the call…
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The Mayor of the Sofia Ms Yordanka Fandakova met with the Sofia Pride Organizing Committee in order to discuss the upcoming 11th edition of the biggest equality and human rights event in Bulgaria. Representatives from the self-led LGBT organizations GLAS, Deystvie and Bilitis, and the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) acquainted Fandakova with the event’s preparation,…
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