Annual Preventive Examinations for Children and Workers
In Bulgaria, all children and pupils undergo basic and comprehensive preventive medical examinations every year. These exams help detect health problems early and ensure...
Prophylactic Measures in the Bulgarian Health System
In the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, preventive medicine and prophylactic measures are a central part of the public health system. The government and medical...
Development of Public Medical Care in Socialist Bulgaria
The development of socialist society in Bulgaria has required increasing efforts to meet the growing needs for public medical care. In response, the country’s...
Carriages from the Harem
When a carriage arrived with a black man sitting in the footman’s place, we knew it carried ladies from the Sultan’s harem, with a...
A Sacred Greeting to the Sultan
The loud cry heard as the Sultan passes is a traditional greeting from faithful Muslims. It is a religious expression of devotion to the...
Friday Prayers at Hamidieh Mosque
Sultan Abdul Hamid performs his public prayers at the Hamidieh Mosque. This beautiful mosque is located inside the imperial park, close to a tall...










