Today Bulgarians observe the Baba Marta (Granny Martha) ritual, one of the most popular traditions in this country, with millennial history. On this day people exchange special amulets called martenitsas, with a blessing for health and energy throughout the year. Martenitsas are made only for the 1 March when the start of the new farming year is given. On 1 March people, trees and livestock are adorned with martenitsas – interwoven red and white tassels – meant to bring health and prosperity. The tassels are worn either until 9 March, the Feast of the Forty Holy Martyrs, or until 25 March, Annunciation Day. The martenitsas are taken off after sighting the first stork, swallow or a blossomed tree.
Infamous drug kingpin Brendo, on Interpol's red list since 2018, has been hiding in Bulgaria for two years. This was announced in Parliament by caretaker Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov. Evelin (Brendo) Banev, who turned himself in at Sofia..
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Two men with criminal records and previous sentences from Razgrad and Rouse have been detained with illegal firearms and drugs after a large-scale police operation, public service TV BNT reports. Property connected with them in Varna, Rouse and..
Ivan Ivanov, chairman of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, announced that a decision would be taken today on how to compensate green energy..
At the European Council, Bulgaria will insist on including a text on the Republic of North Macedonia in the adoption of the conclusions of the meeting ,..
During the next 24 hours, cumulus clouds will develop again over the western half of the country. At night, there will be short-term..
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