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Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

A practical guide for teenagers explaining how the online information space works, how manipulation and misinformation spread through social media and algorithms, and how young people can recognize warning signs, fact-check content, and make smarter decisions online.

Gourmet

Rhodopes Food Guide: Patatnik, Mountain Dairy & Fireside Feasts

Travel the Rhodope Mountains through food: patatnik, Rodopski klin, Smilyan beans and rustic kachamak, plus rituals and tips on where to taste them.
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Photography & Lens

Tylar Rapid Rectilinear (Aplanat)

Review of a Tylar‑branded Rapid Rectilinear (Aplanat) brass lens from the plate‑camera era: history, build, optical character, flare, digital adaptation tips, collector context, and scoring.

How to find out if water from the tap is safe in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, tap water aligns with European Union standards and is generally safe to drink, though preferences and local variations might lead some to opt for bottled or well-known Bulgarian mineral waters.

Off-Plan in Bulgaria: Act 14 / Act 15 / Act 16 (New-Build Stages)

What Act 14, Act 15 and Act 16 mean in Bulgaria, who issues them, commissioning (Use Permit/UVE), risks of moving in early, and safe milestone payments.

How to drive a manual transmission car?

Driving a manual transmission (a stick shift or manual gearbox) can be a fun and rewarding experience.

Driving Tips for Bulgaria

Here are tips for Bulgaria shared by many drivers who have driven thousands of kilometers in Bulgaria over the last ten years.

New Low-Emission Vehicle Policy in Sofia: Restrictions

The policy restricts the most polluting vehicles from entering designated low-emission zones in Sofia's city center. The goal is to reduce traffic-related emissions and promote alternative transportation options.

Income Taxes in Bulgaria for Foreigners: The Hidden Guide

Everything foreigners need to know about taxes in Bulgaria — income tax, corporate tax, VAT, dividend tax, residency rules, and expat-specific tips. Explained simply!
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Cape Akin, Chernomorets

A cinematic aerial of Cape Akin, Chernomorets, a rocky headland, turquoise coves and wave-carved cliffs on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.

Pomorie from Above: A Jewel Between Sea and Salt

Discover Pomorie, Bulgaria—a picturesque coastal town seen here from above, framed by turquoise waters and historic streets stretching into the Black Sea.

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