More people reading, more books published – both in Bulgaria and across Europe

Friday, May 24, 2024

Mediapool

Examining book reading rates in Bulgaria versus Europe on St. Cyril and Methodius Day, celebrating language and culture.

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The text poses questions about the percentage of people who read books in Bulgaria compared to some European countries, noting that asking this on May 24th, St. Cyril and Methodius Day, which celebrates the Bulgarian alphabet, enlightenment, and Slavic literature, is natural. This day is a significant national holiday that unites society, and it marks the start of the annual Book Fair, symbolically celebrating “the miracle of language.” The text also includes a request for readers to register on Mediapool.bg to support independent journalism and access their archive.

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