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US with a Report on Religious Freedom in Bulgaria: Mosques are not Built or Repaired

The Annual Report to the United States Congress on religious freedom in the world – “The International Report on Religious Freedom”, has been published on the State Department's website

Society » Culture | June 3, 2022, Friday // 13:35 | Viewed: 5149

National Celebration at Okolchitsa Peak in Memory of Bulgarian Hero Hristo Botev

June 2 - Botev's Day is celebrated with a traditional national pilgrimage to Okolchitsa peak

Society » Culture | June 2, 2022, Thursday // 16:47 | Viewed: 4557

Interesting Facts from the Life of Bulgarian Revolutionary and Poet Hristo Botev

Hristo Botev is one of the brightest figures in Bulgarian history - a great national hero and revolutionary who dedicated his life to the freedom of our country

Society » Culture | June 2, 2022, Thursday // 12:30 | Viewed: 10124

Sirens Today - We Celebrate Botev’s Day and Those who Died for the Freedom of Bulgaria

The day of Botev and those who died for the freedom of Bulgaria will be celebrated in the military units of the country with honors

Society » Culture | June 2, 2022, Thursday // 09:13 | Viewed: 6859

Bulgarian Author is Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature

Bulgarian Writer and poet Georgi Gospodinov has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literatur

Society » Culture | May 26, 2022, Thursday // 09:37 | Viewed: 7689

Bulgarians Celebrate May 24 - Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius

May 24 - The Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of Slavic literature in Sofia will be traditionally marked with a procession and a festive program in front of the National Library, which will

Society » Culture | May 24, 2022, Tuesday // 09:29 | Viewed: 4846

Bulgarian PM attended a Pilgrimage to the Relics of St. Cyril in Rome

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Kiril Petkov attended a divine holy liturgy in the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome and a pilgrimage to the relics of St. Cyril

Society » Culture | May 23, 2022, Monday // 12:05 | Viewed: 3779

The Bulgarian Cyrillic Initiative Launches

On the occasion of the upcoming May 24“Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of Slavic literature,” Foundation for Active Web Development launched launches the initiative "Bulgarian Cyrillic". I

Society » Culture | May 20, 2022, Friday // 15:41 | Viewed: 5418

Bulgarians Celebrate St. George's Day

The Orthodox Church commemorates one of the most revered saints, the great martyr George the Victorious.

Society » Culture | May 6, 2022, Friday // 10:13 | Viewed: 4097

Bulgarian President congratulated the Muslim community in Bulgaria on Eid Mubarak

The Bulgarian head of state Rumen Radev congratulates the representatives of the Muslim faith in the country on the occasion of the holiday of Eid Mubarak (Kurban Bayramı). This was announced by the press office of the head of state.

Society » Culture | May 2, 2022, Monday // 11:29 | Viewed: 4429

Bulgarian PM for 146 years since the April Uprising: The most Important thing is Unity

“Today we bow our heads to the feat of the thousands of Bulgarians with big hearts and dreams of freedom, who 146 years ago - in the glorious April of 1876, rebelled against the Ottoman rule.”

Society » Culture | May 1, 2022, Sunday // 10:47 | Viewed: 3828

Christ is Risen! Bulgarians Celebrate Easter

The head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Neophyte, announced the Resurrection of Christ in the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky.

Society » Culture | April 24, 2022, Sunday // 10:20 | Viewed: 4498

It is Holy Saturday, the Orthodox World Awaits the Resurrection of Christ

Today is Holy Saturday - the last day of Holy Week. Orthodox Christians are preparing to celebrate the feast of feasts - the Resurrection of Christ

Society » Culture | April 23, 2022, Saturday // 11:23 | Viewed: 4343

6 curious Facts about the Alcohol Culture in Bulgaria

Nearly 11 percent of Bulgarians surveyed believe that it is permissible to give children small amounts of alcohol to learn to drink responsibly when they grow up

Society » Culture | April 22, 2022, Friday // 11:09 | Viewed: 9443

It’s Holy Friday, Christians empathize with Christ's suffering

For Orthodox Christians, today is Good (Holy) Friday. This is a day that commemorates the suffering, unjust sentence, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ. These events are the basis of special church services today. In the morning in the temples, the H

Society » Culture | April 22, 2022, Friday // 10:02 | Viewed: 4279

On Holy Thursday Bulgarians Traditionally Paint the Easter Eggs

Today, Holy Thursday, the Orthodox Church commemorates a number of events in the last days of Jesus Christ related to his saving work for humanity.

Society » Culture | April 21, 2022, Thursday // 09:16 | Viewed: 4371

Bulgaria: 146 years since the April Uprising

On April 20, 1876, the April Uprising broke out in Koprivshtitsa, thanks to which Bulgaria appeared on the map of Europe.

Society » Culture | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 09:14 | Viewed: 7445

It's Holy Monday – The Holy Week begins

For the Orthodox world, today is Holy Monday. This is the first day of Holy Week, which commemorates the last days of the earthly life of Jesus Christ.

Society » Culture | April 18, 2022, Monday // 09:13 | Viewed: 3509

Catholics in Bulgaria Celebrate Easter

On Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. Over 20,000 people in the Plovdiv region celebrate this day.

Society » Culture | April 17, 2022, Sunday // 11:26 | Viewed: 3917

Bulgarians Celebrate Palm Sunday

Today the Orthodox Church celebrates one of the great Christian holidays - the Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem. Days before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, He was solemnly welcomed in the holy city by many people with palm branches and flowers. Hence the

Society » Culture | April 17, 2022, Sunday // 10:39 | Viewed: 9281

Bulgarians Celebrate St. Lazarus' Day

Today is Lazarus Day (Lazarovden/Лазаровден), the first of three major holidays associated with the miracle of the resurrection along with Palm Sunday (Tsvetnitsa/Цветница) and Easter (Velikden/Великден). Name day is celebrated by Lazar, Lazarin and Lazar

Society » Culture | April 16, 2022, Saturday // 11:14 | Viewed: 4538
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