Will Bulgaria Have a Stable Government After Yet Another Election in June? Our Readers Have Spoken
On our Facebook page, readers were asked about Bulgaria's stability after the June elections
The Bulgarian town of Kalofer celebrated on Wednesday the feast day of Epiphany with a traditional dance performed by local men in the icy waters of the river Tundzha.
The participants performed the traditional Bulgarian dance of horo, but with only men allowed in it, accompanied by musicians playing bagpipes.
On the eve of Epiphany, the participants in the male horo gathered at the house of the mayor to prepare for the dance by warming up.
The ritual in Kalofer is a variation of the popular celebrations held across Bulgaria on Epiphany, which involves a priest throwing a cross in a body of water (river, sea or lake) and young men diving in the water to retrieve it.
It is believed that whoever is first to reach and retrieve the cross, he will be healthy throughout the year.
In Kalofer, the cross is handed to the youngest participant in the horo.
Among the other rituals performed on Epiphany are the delivery of a liturgy, the renewal of the holy water in temples and the consecration of the military standards.
In Kalofer, the feast day coincides with the birth day of the town's most popular inhabitant – Bulgarian revolutionary and national hero Hristo Botev.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny
In response to the recent deaths of two newborns due to whooping cough, the Ministry of Health in Bulgaria has implemented measures to curb the spread of the disease
Amidst growing discontent among taxi operators across Bulgaria, drivers in major cities like Burgas, Varna, and now Plovdiv are demanding a substantial hike in fares to cope with rising operational costs
Two infants from Kyustendil have tragically lost their lives after contracting whooping cough
Sofia's Lunar Festival of Lights is back, illuminating the city with more than 20 captivating light installations across its most iconic landmarks.
Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022