Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2023 All Rights Reserved

Christians celebrate Easter Friday today

Photo: BGNES

On the fifth day of the week following Easter, Christians in Bulgaria honor the memory of St. Peter. Traditionally, on April 24 people named Zhivko or Zhivka celebrate. During all events related to the Easter holidays this year believers are complying with the restrictions and recommendations of the Holy Synod and authorities over the Covid-19 pandemic.

Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Ambulance drivers protest over low wages

Ambulance drivers from all over the country gathered at a protest in Sofia in front of the Ministry of Health demanding a pay rise and better working conditions. The protesters briefly blocked the intersection at St Nedelya Square in Sofia, which is in..

published on 3/28/23 3:46 PM

EU allocates 200 million euros to Sofia to strengthen the Bulgarian-Turkish border

Bulgaria will receive 200 million euros from the EU to strengthen security at the Bulgarian-Turkish border , Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said during his visit to the Border Police Station in Malko Tarnovo. Bulgaria has received assurances that..

published on 3/28/23 2:37 PM

Air Force and Army unhappy with media comments on national security

It is dangerous when people with ambitions, but without commitments and responsibilities to Bulgaria's defence, threaten our security with their statements, says an official statement of the Bulgarian Air Force and the Bulgarian Army. The open letter..

published on 3/28/23 2:08 PM