The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church adopted a directive in connection with the forthcoming general elections in Bulgaria on April 4, the Bulgarian Patriarchate announced. The Holy Synod notes again that the clergy cannot participate in local elections as candidates for mayors and municipal councilors, as well as in Parliamentary elections.
The directive also states that prayers and water blessings at the request of political parties, individuals and associations can be performed only in Orthodox temples, and the address made by the clergy should be of a spiritual nature.
The National Assembly Defence Committee has given the green light for acquiring the German IRIS-T SLM air defense missile system. The bill was adopted at first reading. 10 MPs voted in favour and 3 MPs abstained. Bulgaria intends to purchase one..
The traditional swim across the Danube River near Silistra will take place at 9:00 am on August 10. Those wishing to participate can register just before the start but must undergo a medical examination and instructions . Dozens of swimmers take part..
Educational, creative and entertaining events await the youngest guests at Stage Central Halls in Sofia. Between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm on August 7, children will have the opportunity to attend a Children's Coppersmith Workshop (suitable for children..
Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev stated that he will accept a proposal to be caretaker PM again if President Rumen Radev assigns him this..
A new flare-up of the big wildfire on the Greek side of Slavyanka mountain has crossed the border into Bulgaria, extending the perimeter of the fire..
The traditional swim across the Danube River near Silistra will take place at 9:00 am on August 10. Those wishing to participate can register just..
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