In brief
On Thursday, Turkey marked its 103rd Republic Day with nationwide celebrations, while Bulgaria observed Bessarabian Bulgarians Day on the same date. Both nations received congratulatory messages from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the country's progress. The Bulgarian holiday commemorates the 1838 consecration of a church in Bolhrad with events in Ukraine and Moldova.
On Thursday morning, October 29, the Republic of Turkey celebrated the 103rd anniversary of its founding with official ceremonies, cultural events, and public celebrations, according to TRT World and Anadolu Ajansı. President Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted Turkey’s progress in defence, energy, and diplomacy, and emphasized the country’s strengthened future.
Bulgaria, meanwhile, marked Bessarabian Bulgarians Day, an observance that honours the 1838 consecration of the Transfiguration Cathedral in Bolhrad, present‑day Ukraine. The day is celebrated with concerts, exhibitions, and academic conferences in Bulgaria, Ukraine and Moldova, BTA reports.
Both countries’ observances were greeted by congratulatory messages from Gulf leaders. The United Arab Emirates, via Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent messages to President Erdoğan on behalf of the UAE, the WAM news agency reports.
Similarly, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman transmitted a cable of congratulations to President Erdoğan, wishing him steady progress and prosperity, the Saudi Press Agency notes.
