Two Bulgarian Jews have received awards for contributing to the country’s cultural and political life. Haim Benadov, 70, a journalist, was awarded the Order of September 9 by the State Council for his literary and journalistic activities. The country’s President and First Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party Teodor Jiykov sent a letter of congratulation. Emil Jack Eshaya, 50, awarded the Red Flag for Past Labor, is a well-known sports figure and has also served an a lecturer in Bulgarian military academies.
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