More than 347,000 Bulgarians bearing the name Ivan celebrate name day today when the Orthodox Church marks the Feast of St. John the Baptist, known as Ivanovden. " Ivan is a title in Bulgaria, not a name," people say about the most revered name in this country meaning "Grace of God".
In almost every Bulgarian family there is someone named Ivan or Ivanka who celebrates on the Day of St. John the Baptist. The second most-common name is praised in the popular song “Ivane, Ivane” performed by Bogdana Karadocheva.
It will be sunny on Saturday. In the morning fog is expected in the eastern regions of Bulgaria. The lowest temperatures will be between 11 and 16°C; in Sofia – about 12°C. The highest will be between 29 and 34°C; in the capital..
The poverty line for 2025 will be BGN 638 (EUR 326.2), the government has announced. It will increase by BGN 112, or by 21.3% compared to 2024. '' The new poverty line will positively impact vulnerable and low-income groups'', the government said...
400 foreign citizens who have been granted temporary protection status in Bulgaria will study at Bulgarian state universities in the new 2024/2025 academic year. The number of students was approved by a government decision. The students will be..
The first coordination meeting with the participation of all structures involved in the contract for the acquisition of Stryker combat vehicles for the..
Friday will be sunny and temperatures will rise during the day to reach 28-33°C, 29°C in the capital. Lows will be between 11 and 16°C, 11°C in Sofia...
Bulgaria supports the United Nations' mission of having humanity's future shaped by development policies and not by military conflicts, President Rumen..
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