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How the Greek chains Glou, Sprider stores, Raxevsky, Tsantilis, Lussile, and Gavala went bankrupt
The branded Greek clothing sector, in all its variations, has written significant pages of success in the past. Even today, there are companies that, despite adversities, remain standing against fierce foreign competition, maintaining a significant market presence and a notable export percentage.
The 29th Greek Film Festival full program now on sale
The 2024 Greek Film Festival is set to captivate audiences with a vibrant selection of films and documentaries that celebrate Greek culture through cinema.
Panagia Sumela: Mass Held Amid Tight Security and Sparse Attendance Amid Nationalist Protests
In an atmosphere of devotion and emotion, but with few pilgrims, the divine service for the feast of the “Nine Days of the Virgin Mary” took place in the historic Monastery of Panagia Sumela of Trabzon, Trabzon. This year the Turkish authorities did not permit a Mass on August 15, but on August 23.
Bulgarian Palm Sunday: Faith, Tradition, and Celebration
The Feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem, also known as Palm Sunday (Tsvetnitsa), recounts the historical events that preceded the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It ushers in Holy Week, especially emphasizing the suffering of Good Friday. The feast is celebrated on the Sunday before Easter and has a variable date.
Bulgarians Celebrate the Birth of Christ, Thousands have a Name Day
Bulgarian Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ today, marking the Nativity with traditions and festivities. Name day celebrations abound, with individuals such as Hristo, Radoslav, Bozhidar, Emil, Emmanuel, Christian, Reneta, Christiana, Christian, Christiana, Christina, Christina and others.
Annual ritual at Sümela Monastery sparks debate
An annual ritual held on every Aug. 15 in the Sümela Monastery in the northern province of Trabzon has stirred controversy this year as some political parties requested its postponement, saying that the date coincides with the newly determined conquest day of the city.
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Bulgarians Celebrate Lazarus Day
Today, the Orthodox Church honors Lazarus of Bethany, whom Jesus Christ resurrected.
The holiday of Lazarus Saturday is more popularly known as Lazarus Day and is celebrated on Saturday of the sixth week of Great Lent - eight days before the Resurrection (this year on April 16). With it, the preparation for Holy Week begins.
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Bishop’s Political Sermon Sours North Macedonia Winemakers’ Holiday
The traditional pruning of the vineyards near the south-eastern town of Kavadarci for St. Tryphon's Day on Monday turned sour when the Bishop Agatangel of the Macedonian Orthodox Church called in his sermon for the opposition right-wing VMRO DPMNE party to return to power.
Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates St. Anne Day
Today the Orthodox Church celebrates the conception of St. Anna. In the calendar of the Orthodox Church this holiday is closely connected with the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.
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Mutzner, Piliuta and Romanians who made history in plastic arts - homage at Art Safari 2021
Art Safari starts on Thursday, with works by Samuel Mutzner and Constantin Piliuta, but also an homage brought to female artists of Romania and "superheroes". Wednesday saw the unveiling of a gigantic floral copy of the painting Bowl with Chrysanthemums by Samuel Mutzner at the entry into the Dacia-Romania Palace..