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The independence of Bulgaria is celebrated annually on 22 September as Bulgaria’s Independence Day. On 22 September 2008, Bulgaria celebrated the centenary anniversary of its independence.

The independence of Bulgaria was formally proclaimed at the SS. Forty Martyrs Church in Tarnovo. As a result, Bulgaria’s status was promoted to that of a kingdom, increasing its international prestige. Ferdinand would adopt the title of Tsar instead of a Knyaz and the country would be ready to join the Balkan League and fight the Ottoman Empire in the First Balkan War of 1912-1913.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgarian_Declaration_of_Independence