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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.

The largest peaceful march for human rights will take place for the 17th consecutive year

The largest peaceful march for human rights in Bulgaria will take place on June 22

For the second year in a row, Sofia Pride opens its doors to 6 young artists who will have the opportunity to perform during the concert on Battenberg Square on June 22. They will claim their place on the Bulgarian music scene and sing in front of an audience of thousands.

A significant espionage case is set to unfold in London as Orlin Rusev, Katrin Ivanova, Biser Djambazov, Vanya Gaberova, and Ivan Stoyanov face trial, accused of spying on behalf of Russia.

Bulgarians with the name Ivan (and its derivatives) are celebrating St John the Baptist, or Ivanovden as it is locally known, on January 7.