Epiphany: Thousands of Orthodox Christians ignore COVID warnings
COVID warnings and restrictions flouted in Bulgaria and Greece amid observance of Epiphany traditions.
First Romania-Bulgaria flight takes place after partial Schengen entryThe first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.
Romania and Bulgaria join Europe’s Schengen travel zone
Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area after thirteen-year-long waitA veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.
Patriarch of Bulgaria's Orthodox Christian church dies after long illnessThe 78-year-old had been hospitalised with lung disease since November last year.
Countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics starts as Greece lights flame at Olympia
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