Business is not a bed of roses for Bulgaria's rose oil makers these days. Made from Damask roses grown in the aptly named Rose Valley, the oil is a vital ingredient in the perfumes made by the world's ...

Photojournalist Rick Truax and journalist and Bulgarian native Anelia Dimitrova explored the much-vaulted rose industry in Bulgaria in 1997, as the country continued to transition to democracy. It is ...

Each year, the Rose Festival draws tourists from around the world to Bulgaria to be part of its Celebration. It stands out as a unique celebration of Bulgarian traditions and culture. The *Rosa ...

Rose oil production in Bulgaria's famous Rose Valley is set to increase by 25 percent according to a mid-season estimate by experts in spite of the climate changes and economy crisis. Bulgaria is ...

Bulgaria is the world’s largest producer of rose oil, used in medicines and perfumes, but its centuries-old industry is struggling. First COVID-19, then a lack of pickers, and now a threat of new ...

KAZANLAK, Bulgaria (Reuters) - Just as the sun breaks through the mist shrouding Bulgaria's Stara Planina mountains, hundreds of villagers hustle through fields of rose bushes to pick fresh blooms ...

Rose oil production in Bulgaria's famous Rose Valley is set to increase by 25 percent according to a mid-season estimate by experts in spite of the climate changes and economy crisis. Bulgaria is ...

Bulgaria's rose oil is a vital ingredient in the perfumes made by the world's top luxury brands - Copyright AFP Nikolay DOYCHINOV Bulgaria's rose oil is a vital ...