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The Lenten Basket of lower-priced goods for the Clean Monday holiday and the period of Orthodox Lent will be available as of Wednesday.

The special basket, which will be available until May 4, will include products such as legumes, rice, pasta and frozen vegetables, halva, frozen seafood and Lenten salads.

The decision regarding the so-called "basket" of basic goods with reduced prices was published in the Government Gazette on Friday, making the price tags effective from March 13 until May 4.

The Lenten Basket - with lower prices of goods consumed during the period of Lent - will be available from Wednesday, March 13 until May 4, according to the ministerial decision signed on Tuesday by Development Minister Kostas Skrekas.

The Lenten Basket with lower prices of goods consumed during the period of Lent - will be available from Wednesday,  March 13 until May 4, according to the ministerial decision signed on Tuesday by Development Minister Kostas Skrekas.

Tomorrow, Feb. 6, is the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated 11 provinces in Türkiye. As the anniversary is approaching, after a full year after the earthquake, the wounds are still being healed and aid projects for the region continue.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı has denied allegations that the ministry has authorized artificial meat.

On March 14, 2021, Bulgarians mark Sirzi Zagovezni - the day of forgiveness. The date is different every year. The feast always falls on Sundays, seven weeks before Easter.

People in Bulgaria keep the tradition to ask forgiveness to the older family members. The words that are used are "Forgive me" and the answer is "You are forgiven".

The Week, By Neeta Lal - Exploring local markets is the best way to immerse yourself in a country's culture.

Holidays in Greece consist of various activities – sightseeing, touring, visiting museums and archaeological sites – and as a result you are bound to get hungry in between meals and may want to keep in mind of the nutritious, yet delicious, quick snacks available, or simply because you wish to satisfy your appetite.

Bulgarians observe Sunday a self-styled traditional 'Forgiveness Day' on which everyone asks everyone to forgive his or her misdeeds over the passed year.

The rite is centered in families and communities, in which people ask their elders, including parents and superiors to absolve whatever they have done wrong, even if they do not know it or did not intend it.