On the 22nd of September, 1908 in Veliko Turnovo with a manifesto Prince Ferdinand declared Bulgaria's independence.With this act of law are rejected last vassal relations with the Ottoman Empire. Principality of Bulgaria became an independent state led by the crowned King Ferdinand. The Porte, and then the Great Powers formally recognized the Bulgarian independence. Declared a public holiday with a decision of the National Assembly from September 10, 1998. Happy holidays to all Bulgarians.
