"We, the Catholics of the Western rite (0.6% of the population) can celebrate Easter on May 2 together with the the Eastern Rite Catholics and the Orthodox Christians." This was written on the Facebook page of Catholic Priest Paolo Cortesi, chairman of the Cultural Center "Eugene Bossilkov - Belene", on the occasion of scheduling the parliamentary vote on April 4, when Catholics celebrate the Resurrection.
The Catholic priest justified his proposal by saying that the wish of Pope John Paul II and many believers would be for Christians to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ together. "Let's change the date and celebrate on May 2 and on April 4 we would go to the polls," he said.
The most widespread breach ascertained during the verification of the results from the latest election for parliament is connected with the registering of the valid and the invalid votes, Alexander Andreev, former chairman of the Central Election..
“A pair of storks, plus a solitary bird probably awaiting its partner, flew to the two nests next to the Holy Prophet Elijah church at dusk yesterday,” said Mayor Tatyana Georgieva. The village had only just put on their martenitsas , she joked,..
Household electricity prices will not go up with the planned liberalization of the electricity market for household consumers as of 1 July this year, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said in an interview with the BNR. Bills will not go up with the..
Heads of state and leaders from around the world congratulated the Bulgarian people on their National Day in congratulatory addresses sent to President..
The US Department of State congratulated Bulgaria on March 3. On behalf of the United States of America, please accept my warmest congratulations on..
On Tuesday morning, there will be reduced visibility in some lowlands and plains. The lowest temperatures will range from minus 4°C to 1°C, for Sofia..
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