[1] The land of the village is located in Northwestern Bulgaria and is a part of country's granary, known by the name "Zlatia", situated at about 58 m. altitude.

As per various legends, it may be concluded, that Glozhene's first settlers came from the Balkan Mountains and the Prebalkan, looking for more secure livelihood in agriculture, cattle-breeding and fishing.

At the west part of the land is located one of the three historical trenches (deep ditches), originating from the Danube river at Kozloduy and continuing in Southeastern direction, which once outlined the borders of Asparuh Bulgaria.

Here was located border Asparuh garrison and the place was long time before the cooperation of the land called "the trench".

Also a lower secondary (primary) school functions, by the name of Hristo Botev, located in the central part of the village in which is studied until 7th grade.

The culture of the village is defined by the activities and events, organized by the community center "Yakim Despotov", with chairman Violeta Marinova, which includes library with reading room, repetition and movie halls.

During the second decade of this century, big popularity acquires the school brass band, to the community center, participating in many festivities and contests, for which it has been awarded with many distinctions.

The sport in the village is generally characterized by the presence of a football team, which in the '60s and '70s of the past century successfully plays in "A" district group.

At the same time, at various holidays (Saint Theodore's Day), horse races take place, as well as track and field competitions and other sports.

As of 2019[update] the mayor of the village is Petko Ivanov Petkov, who puts the effort for the maintenance of the infrastructure and to the further development of the traditions built in the past.