Pernik honors artist Sashko Evtimov and Dr. Stefan Sergiev

During a ceremonial session held at the Palace of Culture to celebrate Pernik City Day on October 19, the Pernik Municipal Council honored several individuals for their contributions to the city's culture and sports.

Artist Sashko (Sasho) Evtimov and Dr. Stefan Sergiev were both awarded the title of ‘Honorary Citizen of the City of Pernik’. The awards coincide with both men celebrating their 80th birthdays. Dr. Sergiev was recognized for his long-standing leadership in the Bulgarian Chess Federation and his contributions to the sport, while Evtimov was honored for his impact on cultural life and the preservation of local traditions.

Additionally, the municipality awarded honorary badges to Detelin Mandalski for his contributions to rugby, as well as mountaineers Dimitar Tomov and Desislava Marinova for their achievements in alpinism at national and international levels.