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The first time in over half a century that a tramway will run through the heart of the city
The idea dates back even to Antiquity, but how feasible is it?
The idea dates back even to Antiquity, but how feasible is it?
This Nordic country doesn’t want to wait for the last war bullet to sound off before starting reconstruction
The cultural and victim remembrance facility will be located in Rome
Many municipalities instituted privileges for EVs to promote sustainable mobility. Now, a lot more people are driving electric, so maybe it’s time to normalise legislation
The city wants new approaches to developing the urban environment and is willing to fund the best solutions
Around 75% of German CO2 emissions come from the private sector, yet less than 1% of businesses are considered fully sustainable
The city has a strategy of putting 10,000 human-controlled and autonomous shuttles on the streets by 2030
Last week, the Chinese app was banned for Belgian federal employees for an initial period of six months
Some of the most productive solar installations in the city are on listed buildings, such as Red City Hall
Authorities have published two maps, one of the roofs and the other – of facades so that locals can make the right decision when choosing green energy
The first time in over half a century that a tramway will run through the heart of the city
The city has a strategy of putting 10,000 human-controlled and autonomous shuttles on the streets by 2030
It will open its doors in 2024 and offer cremations and burials
The building will be on the site of Plato’s Ancient Academy
The cultural and victim remembrance facility will be located in Rome
Successful candidates get a card allowing them to perform on the premises of the transit system
The city has developed its own way to teach young people how to react when they witness unjust treatments
The city will supply and maintain 138 dispensers in public buildings
Find out which European region has the highest longevity, and which one the lowest
The Nordic country has topped that symbolic but prestigious classification for six years in a row now
This year, Easter Sunday falls on 2 May
Did you know that Western and Orthodox Christians do not celebrate Easter on the same day? Bulgaria, among many other countries, celebrates Easter on Sunday 2 May this year. As you might expect, the traditions and customs of Orthodox Christians also differ greatly from those that are practiced by Catholics and Protestants around the world.
In Bulgaria, Easter is known as Velikden which literally translates to "Great Day". On this day, Orthodox Christians do not greet one another by saying "Happy Easter". Instead, they say "Christ Has Risen" and respond with "Indeed, He has Risen".
Orthodox Christians begin their preparation for this "Great Day" long before its arrival. Seven weeks before Easter Sunday, devout Christians begin a strict and challenging fast. That is, they abstain from meat, fish, and dairy products for forty days before the long-awaited Sunday. Unsurprisingly, this is not an easy task. (It must be noted that this fast is also followed for 40 days before Christmas.)
While some countries in the West celebrate Easter with chocolate eggs, Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria boil, dye, and crack eggs.
On Maundy Thursday or Saturday before Easter Sunday, eggs are boiled and dyed in various colours. Traditionally, the first egg is always coloured red: this is symbolic of the blood shed by Jesus Christ on the cross.
Taking this further, this first egg is set aside and kept until the following Easter. This might leave you wondering, "What do you do with the egg the following year?"
People throughout Bulgaria have different responses to this question. Although some take the year-old egg to Church, others have much more interesting views and customs. Some of these beliefs are:
On Easter Sunday, everyone selects an egg that they believe looks strongest. They then use it to try and smash the eggs of their "opponents". The person who is left with an unbroken egg after this is proclaimed the winner; that is, it is believed that they will be lucky and healthy throughout the year.
As most occasions in Bulgaria are celebrated, Easter Sunday is marked with a large feast. Among many other dishes, this feast consists of a roasted lamb to break the 40-day fast and a sweet bread that is typically filled with jam.
Overall, this "Great Day" is one that carries tremendous importance in Bulgaria. When we think of Easter, we recall the smell of homecooked food and the sight of beautifully coloured eggs. Most importantly, however, we think of our family and friends laughing and celebrating together.
The first time in over half a century that a tramway will run through the heart of the city
The cultural and victim remembrance facility will be located in Rome
Many municipalities instituted privileges for EVs to promote sustainable mobility. Now, a lot more people are driving electric, so maybe it’s time to normalise legislation
The city has a strategy of putting 10,000 human-controlled and autonomous shuttles on the streets by 2030
Last week, the Chinese app was banned for Belgian federal employees for an initial period of six months
Authorities have published two maps, one of the roofs and the other – of facades so that locals can make the right decision when choosing green energy
The first time in over half a century that a tramway will run through the heart of the city
The city has a strategy of putting 10,000 human-controlled and autonomous shuttles on the streets by 2030
The product launch will mark the 10-year anniversary since the city started working with ethically sourced products
The city has developed its own way to teach young people how to react when they witness unjust treatments
The cultural and victim remembrance facility will be located in Rome
Find out which European region has the highest longevity, and which one the lowest
The new itineraries are part of the DiscoverEU programme, which lets 18-year-olds travel by train between important European sites
The European Commission has published its first progress report charting the achievements of the socio-cultural movement that combines beauty, inclusion and sustainability
The 2023 edition of the creative initiative promises to be bigger, bolder and more inclusive
A talk with the head of Mission Zero Academy on the benefits for municipalities if they go the zero waste way
A talk with Nicolae Urs, one of the key figures behind the city's new data platforms and online services strategy
Veni Markovski’s take on dealing with disinformation in the European Union's poorest country – Bulgaria
