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Rescue Mission: Small Owls Cause Alarm in Asenovgrad
The Regional Eco-Inspection in Plovdiv and the Municipality of Asenovgrad joined a rescue operation for two young owls that were found in a dangerous urban environment during the active nesting season.
Spiritual Patrons: Two Saints in the Orthodox Calendar
On June 26, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the venerable David of Thessalonica and David of Bulgaria, reminding through worship and prayers of their spiritual feat and monastic life.
Experts from the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) and WWF are taking emergency measures to protect the bears that feed from the regional landfill.
Video circulated on social media shows bears descending to the regional landfill and feeding on food left by people. Experts from the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water and WWF are taking immediate action to prevent dangerous situations and protect the protected species.
The authorities in Shumen are calling for assistance in the search for a wild cat.
The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Waters in Shumen kindly requests citizens to provide only reliable information when reporting sightings of a wild cat in the Shumen Plateau Nature Park. Each report is checked immediately, but unfounded calls hinder the work of the employees.
The birth of John the Baptist and Eniovden - a double holiday for Orthodox Christians
On June 23, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, which coincides with the national holiday of Eniovden on June 24. In many parishes, special services, prayer readings, and the blessing of medicinal herbs associated with the traditional practices of Eniovden will be held.
Nature conservationists and law enforcement agencies are uniting to manage a potential threat from a wild animal in the Shumen region.
Experts from the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Shumen and the Ministry of Environment and Water confirmed that there are no registered wild cats in the area. However, after a signal of a sighted large animal in the Shumen Plateau Nature Park, the authorities took urgent actions to restrict access to the park and engage specialists to ensure the safety of visitors.
A kitten from Varna named Vera is looking for a home: vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and with an ideal temperament.
Vera, a charming kitten from Varna, is available for adoption. She is vaccinated, spayed, and has an exceptionally friendly personality, making her the perfect pet for a family looking for a cuddly companion.
An American priest offers marriage in front of the relics of St. Ivan Rilski.
During a pilgrimage trip to the Rila Monastery, the American Orthodox priest Timothy made an unusual romantic gesture - a marriage proposal to his future presbytera. This added a personal moment to the otherwise strictly spiritual atmosphere of the liturgy led by Bishop Clement.
The Parliament defends the unique status of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church
The National Assembly adopted legislative amendments to preserve the exclusive status of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church - Bulgarian Patriarchate (BOC-BP) as the sole legitimate representative of Eastern Orthodoxy in the country. This decision came in response to a court ruling that allowed the registration of the Bulgarian Orthodox Old Calendar Church, creating a risk of multiple registrations of "Orthodox" organizations.
The government is increasing funding for the restoration of religious sites in rural areas.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced improvements in the intervention to preserve the spiritual and cultural life in rural areas. Priority will be given to monasteries, and the maximum amount of eligible expenses has been increased from 300,000 to 400,000 euros. A list of religious sites that will receive priority funding is to be published.
Sheep pox in Sredets - rapid actions of BFSA limit the spread
On June 17, 2025, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) registered an outbreak of pox (variola) in 183 sheep and goats on a farm in the village of Debelт, Sredets municipality, Burgas region. Immediate measures have been taken to limit the spread of the infection, including the humane killing of infected animals and their disposal in accordance with established standards.
Shocking revelations about horrific conditions in a chicken farm in Kramolin
Civic organization "Invisible Animals" (Anima International) reveals shocking data on systemic violations and cruel treatment of chickens in a farm in the village of Kramolin. The facility, owned by "ECO INVEST - 2008" EOOD, is inhabited by birds living among carrion, rats and excrement.
A volunteer from Ravda was fined huge sums for caring for stray cats.
Svetlana, a volunteer from Ravda, has been fined a total of 2800 levs for feeding and neutering stray cats in the city. Despite her good intentions, her actions were considered a violation of public order by disgruntled neighbors. Now Svetlana needs financial assistance to cover the heavy sanctions.
Strava and Nike Run/Training Club unite efforts for more comprehensive fitness analysis
The leading platform for tracking physical activity, Strava, has announced integration with the popular Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club applications. The new functionality allows users to synchronize their workouts between the two ecosystems, expanding the possibilities for data analysis and sharing achievements within the active Strava community.
Three little pirate brothers ready for adoption in Sunny Beach
Three kittens around 5 weeks old, dewormed and with established hygienic habits, are available for adoption in Sunny Beach. The DogShadow Foundation is accepting applications from those who want to shelter these healthy and self-feeding little rascals.