Sofia Metropolia led by the Bulgarian Patriarch has ordered measures to avoid the spread of coronavirus. It is ordered that all the temples of the Diocese of Sofia should remain open and services continued to be held. It is indicated that Holy Communion should not be refused for fear of contamination. "The sacred mysteries cannot become source of contagion or any disease, but a cure that gives physical and mental healing," it was said. Believers are urged to observe personal hygiene and to avoid close contact. It is recommended that patients suffering from respiratory illness should not attend public service but pray at home as to avoid infecting other believers.
Bulgaria issues Schengen visas only for short-term stays. By the end of July, their number was over 35,000, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with publications in the media about Schengen..
Caretaker Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Lyudmila Petkova has agreed to remain in office in the next caretaker government, her team told BNR. Petkova has accepted the invitation of the nominee for prime minister,..
Tuesday will be sunny and hot . The hot weather will be more bearable along the Black Sea coast where there will be wind. Minimum temperatures will be between 16 and 22°C, in Sofia - 16°C. Daytime highs will be from 32 to 41°C , in the..
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty said he was "deeply concerned” by the law passed by the Bulgarian..
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The European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the offices of Bulgartransgaz in Sofia. Police have secured access to the headquarters of the..
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