The head of state hosts the annual reception on the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, NOVA reported.
The event was held at the National History Museum in Sofia, and the president announced its beginning a few minutes after 7 p.m., and earlier today the president was in Blagoevgrad.
Today, when we are again waiting for someone from the outside to recognize and appreciate us. Let us not forget that long before other countries appeared on the European map, Bulgaria was among the leaders in the cultural development of the continent, an example of enlightenment and enlightened statehood. So, let us not hesitate, but clearly state the truth. Bulgaria has always been an inseparable part of Europe," the president said.
Earlier in the day, the head of state extended his congratulations on the occasion of May 24:
"The years in your beloved high school are flying by quickly. Graduation is coming, but your real life exams are yet to come. The exams of courage, dignity and humanity. Move forward resolutely, but do not forget the time in your beloved school and the advice of your teachers," Radev urged.