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Juicy beef steak with aromatic mustard butter
Appetizing beef steak served with a rich-flavored butter with mustard, onion, and garlic – a perfect idea for a quick but impressive dinner.
6 leading trends for Summer 2026: from the headscarf to “quiet luxury”
Summer 2026 focuses on headscarves, minimalism, pastel tones, and comfortable silhouettes, as fashion balances between 70s nostalgia and a new take on “quiet luxury.”
Mercer Survey: Almost all top managers expect layoffs due to AI within two years
99% of senior managers in a Mercer survey predict staff layoffs due to artificial intelligence in the next 2 years, with the financial and technology sectors being most at risk, while employee anxiety is rising sharply.
Hidden Danger: Why Himalayan salt threatens thyroid health?
Every second pregnant woman in Bulgaria suffers from iodine deficiency due to the rejection of iodized salt. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of thyroid diseases.
May 21 – Day of Saints Constantine and Helena and the Nestinarstvo Festival
On May 21, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors Saints Constantine and Helena, and thousands of Bulgarians celebrate their name day. The day is associated with the veneration of the Holy Cross and the fire-dancing rituals of the Nestinari in the Strandzha region.
Four Chinese zodiac signs with luck and a new beginning on May 21, 2026
On May 21, 2026, the Tiger, Rabbit, Pig, and Dog fall under a highly favorable influence – the day brings a calm new beginning, important decisions, and inner change without unnecessary tension.
Magnetic storms from May 19 to the end of June: forecasts and protective measures
Several periods of increased geomagnetic activity are expected from May 19 to the end of June. 2026 is among the most "stormy" in recent years, which is why experts recommend paying more attention to health and technology, and following specific precautionary measures.
Bears are not monsters: why human behavior increases risk in the mountains
The tragedy on Vitosha has once again drawn attention to encounters between humans and bears. Experts remind that the animals are not "bloodthirsty predators" – the risk often comes from human error and underestimating the wilderness.
HIV/AIDS: A new section in "eHealth" and an anti-stigma campaign
The Ministry of Health is launching an HIV section in "eHealth". Learn how the virus is transmitted, where to get tested for free, and how to fight stigma.
Minister Katya Ivkova: Healthcare professionals are the most valuable resource in the system
Health Minister Katya Ivkova emphasized sustainable solutions and the recruitment of young professionals during the National Healthcare Conference.
UCL study: art slows aging as effectively as exercise
A British study shows that reading, music, and museum visits are linked to slower biological aging – an effect comparable to that of regular physical activity.
Gen Z is reshaping the rules in the office, and companies are forced to adapt
Gen Z isn't chasing a "job for life," but rather balance, freedom, and meaning. The new generation is rewriting the office rules—from working hours to values—and businesses are being forced to change.
Work rituals for productivity: small habits, big effect
Light daily rituals without fanaticism: a task list instead of morning email, short breaks without a phone every 60–90 minutes, and a 5-minute "closing the day" routine for less chaos and more focus.
How to stop the war with food and start getting along with it
We do not divide food into "good" and "bad" – we focus on frequency and quantity, adding beneficial things, and having at least one mindful, screen-free meal every day.
Patriarch Daniil held a prayer service for healthcare workers at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
On the occasion of International Nurses Day, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church offered prayerful support for medical professionals and expressed concern regarding staffing shortages.