On 8 September the Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the 12 biggest Christian holidays, known also as Little Virgin Mary. All churches in the country started the day with church services.
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a much loved feast at which fairs are held throughout the country. According to tradition, the woman of the house bakes a festive loaf. Women should not sew or weave on this day so as to keep the children of the house healthy.
The government has approved amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act. The changes will introduce training in Military Affairs and Defence at professional colleges. This training will be recognised as equivalent to the skills and qualifications..
Thank you for choosing to stay in Bulgaria. This was said by Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov at the ceremony officially announcing the new class of fellows under the EXPLORER program of the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial..
A new large fire has broken out in Rila Mountain , BTA reported, citing the police in the town of Kyustendil. The fire is located at an altitude of about 2,200 m in the area above the Iliina River, in the area where the Rila Monastery is located, but is..
Bulgarian MEP from the Europe of Sovereign Nations group Petar Volgin, known for his pro-Kremlin position, condemns Russian interference in Eastern..
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is leading a government delegation that is on an official visit to the Republic of Montenegro today and tomorrow...
OnTuesday, it will be mostly sunny with temporary increases in cloud cover . A weak to moderate wind will blow from the east-southeast. Maximum..
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