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Ivanovden and St. John's Day: Celebrated by Nearly 330,000 Bulgarians

On January 7, nearly 330,000 Bulgarians celebrate St. John's Day or Ivanovden, marking the feast day of St. John the Baptist. According to official data, 329,954 individuals bear names associated with St. John, with 210,822 men and 119,132 women included in this group. Names like Ivan, Ivaylo, and Yoana are among those celebrated on this day.

'Ferdi Baba': King of Turkish arabesque music Ferdi Tayfur dies at 79

Iconic Turkish Arabesque singer, musician, actor and director Ferdi Tayfur died on Jan. 2 at a hospital in the Mediterranean province of Antalya. He was 79.

Tayfur fell ill on Dec. 15 at his residence in Marmaris and was initially taken to a private hospital in the district via ambulance.

Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Athens | To January 11

Skoufa Gallery (4 Skoufa) presents the festive group exhibition, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Showcasing works by both contemporary and classic Greek and international artists, including Yannis Tsarouchis, Alekos Fassianos, Yannis Gaitis and Yannis Moralis, the exhibition is a celebration of the holiday season through art. Admission is free.

Bulgaria Celebrates St. Stephen’s Day: Honoring the First Christian Martyr

Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Stephen, the holy protomartyr and archdeacon who became the first Christian to sacrifice his life for the faith. This marks the third day after Christmas and the final holiday in the Christmas cycle, symbolically closing the year before welcoming the New Year.

Turkey’s soaring costs are creating a ‘lost generation’ of kids forced to help their families get by

In a dim one-room apartment in one of Istanbul's poorest neighborhoods, 11-year-old Atakan Sahin curls up on a threadbare sofa with his siblings to watch TV while their mother stirs a pot of pasta.

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