The relic will arrive in Bulgaria at the invitation of His Holiness Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria. The Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God is one of the most famous modern Orthodox relics. It is renowned for its miraculous exudation of fragrant myrrh for many years. This icon is a paper copy of the Montreal Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon, which, in turn, was painted from the famous Iveron Icon of the Mother of God. The story of the miracle began in the...
Bulgaria has become one of Europe's leaders in per capita beer consumption, ranking sixth, even surpassing the UK and Ireland! This data is cited by The Brewers of Europe association in a new report. According to statistics, the average Bulgarian drinks about 80 liters of beer per year. For comparison, this is approximately: 27% more than in the UK; 19% more than in Ireland. Only the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Poland, and Romania rank higher than...
"Today, the European Commission is proposing to extend the temporary protection of persons fleeing Russia's war against Ukraine for one year, taking into account Ukraine's overall ability to defend itself," the EK newspaper reported on Friday, June 26. At the same time, it is proposing to create an exception for newly arrived persons who were prohibited from leaving Ukraine due to their military obligations. Such persons will not be granted temporary protection in the EU....
Bulgaria's largest retail chains, together with the government, are launching a new initiative called "Care Basket," aimed at helping residents reduce their everyday shopping costs amid rising prices. Unlike short-term promotions and sales, the program is long-term and requires the voluntary participation of retail chains. Each retailer independently creates a list of products but is committed to reducing their prices by at least 15%. The list includes the most...
This truly majestic architectural masterpiece is located near the town of Sozopol in Bulgaria. Its full name is "The Castle of the Woman in Love with the Wind," and it truly lives up to its fairytale-like appellation. The castle is surrounded by picturesque gardens, ponds with swans, sculptures, and fountains, creating the atmosphere of a magical and romantic place. This unique project was created by Bulgarian architect Georgi Tumpalov, who dreamed of bringing his love...