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Bulgaria
Bulgaria Celebrates Feast of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary: A Day of Faith and Family Unity
According to church teachings, the Virgin Mary, at the age of three, was brought to the Jerusalem Temple by her parents, St. Anna and St. Joachim, in fulfillment of a sacred vow. The event symbolizes Mary's dedication to God and her preparation for her role as the mother of Jesus Christ
Bulgaria
Lazarus Saturday: Unveiling Bulgaria’s Rich Customs and Spiritual Heritage
On Lazarus Day, each housewife in the hamlet gives 'prosfori' (little leavened bread used in Orthodox and Catholic liturgy) according to the number of deaths, which is usually an odd number
Bulgaria
Celebrating family and faith: Orthodox church observes assembly of Holy Mother of God
The Assembly of the Holy Mother of God carries a dual significance, recognizing the revered figure of the Holy Mother and paying tribute to Saint Joseph as the nurturing father of Jesus
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Odesa: Russian missile Strike destroys historic Ukrainian Orthodox Church
On one of the central streets of Odesa, the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) was damaged by a Russian missile. This temple is a UNESCO heritage site
Bulgaria
Tatyana Georgieva restores tradition of painting Easter eggs on Good Thursday
Tatyana Georgieva, Municipal councillor from the PG GERB/SDS in the Metropolitan Municipality, reported that on Good Thursday, she discussed with grandmothers from the pension club that talked about traditions and customs
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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
Sofia Adjusts Transport: No Christmas Night Services, New Year Coverage
On December 24, trams, trolleybuses, and buses will run according to pre-holiday and holiday schedules, with services ending between 11:30 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. No nighttime public transport will be available on Christmas Eve
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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