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After Serbia, Family Pride parade in Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria: After Serbia, Family Pride parade conducted on the streets of Bulgaria in which several Bulgarian nationalists participated with their children opposing gay pride month, calling it a threat to traditional family values
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Haskovo: Municipality lays foundation of new Orthodox temple in Monastir
Haskovo, Bulgaria: The Haskovo Municipality informed through its social media account that on July 8, 2023, the foundation stone of a new Orthodox temple was laid today in the Haskovo village of Monastir
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Bulgaria: Police detain priest who “cursed” Zelensky’s motorcade
Sofia, Bulgaria: The Bulgarian security forces detained an Orthodoxian priest who tried to intercept Zelensky's motorcade and cursed him for provoking the Russia-Ukraine conflict resulting in enormous deaths since February 24, 2022
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Bulgaria: Cultural Ministry congratulates all librarians on May 11
On May 11, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Bulgarian people ecstatically celebrated the first teachers and educators - the Holy Equal Apostles Cyril and Methodius. The success of their work has been manifested over the centuries - they gave Bulgaria a foundation on which all Slavicism finished building its culture
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Orthodox Church celebrated the Cathedral of St. prophet John
Ilin Dimitrov, Bulgarian Minister of Tourism, reported that yesterday, after the Epiphany, the Orthodox Church celebrated the Cathedral of St. prophet John the Baptist and the Baptist of the Lord
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Ecumenical Patriarchate awarded Borrisov for assisting in restoration of Church St. Stephen in Istanbul
Former Prime minister and GERB Leader Boyko Borrisov received a special award from the Ecumenical Patriarchate in recognition of his assistance with the restoration of the Church St. Stephen Balatas
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Burgas: Orthodox Church honours St. Nicholas Mirlikian
Today, the Orthodox Church honours the memory of St. Nicholas Mirlikian ''the Wonderworker''. Saint Nicholas was taught good deeds and firm faith in God from a young age. He helped the needy and saved them from trouble. According to popular belief, St. Nicholas performed a miracle by filling up the hole of a pierced ship with a carp and saving the sailors from certain death
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Karlos Nasar Named Best Weightlifter in the World for 2024
Nasar’s dominance in the sport was cemented by his triple crown victory, securing Olympic, world, and European championship titles in a single calendar year. He credited his triumph to relentless dedication, the support of his coaches, and the encouragement of his fans
Bulgaria Braces for Snow and Freezing Conditions Amid Holiday Weather Shift
The day will see increasing cloud cover, with rain spreading from Western Bulgaria to Central Bulgaria by evening. In the western regions, the rain will gradually turn to snow as temperatures drop
Bulgaria’s Winter Resorts Face Personnel Shortage and Parking Challenges, Tourism Minister Warns
The lack of parking at Pamporovo has raised concerns about its environmental impact, as Miloshev pointed out that the congestion caused by parked cars detracts from the resort’s natural beauty. "A tourist cannot arrive at a winter resort and find nowhere to park"
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Kulata Border Checkpoint Undergoes Major Upgrades Ahead of Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides
Trailblazer of Bulgarian Investigative Journalism Margarita Mikhneva Dies at 72
Margarita Mikhneva, a pioneering figure in Bulgarian investigative journalism, has passed away at the age of 72 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death in Geneva was confirmed by Focus news agency, marking the end of an era for Bulgarian media