On the occasion of the 1,160th anniversary of the baptism of the Bulgarian people and the 1,170th anniversary of the creation of the Bulgarian alphabet and Slavic literature read a patriarchal and synodal message during a Synodal Divine Liturgy held at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Varna and rich culture have preserved us to this day as a people with our own identity before the world with a proven and globally recognized contribution to the European and world spiritual and cultural heritage,” stated Bishop Gerasimos The message also noted: “On the second day of May With his name and his colossal work—both in scale and significance—we associate the most important spiritual and civilizational choice our people have made in their thousand-year history Bishop Gerasim reminded that the Diocese of Varna and Veliki Preslav is hosting a series of celebratory events through which the Holy Orthodox Church The Divine Liturgy was presided over by Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria with the participation of members of the Holy Synod and clergy from Varna Among the attendees were university rectors A car once used by Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem is being transformed into a mobile.. the Monastery of Saint Vlash in Albania hosted a festal Divine Liturgy on the.. 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(function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website For travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States Outside of Bulgaria: 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225 Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Bulgaria where you can connect with the U.S We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience By visiting our site, you agree to our privacy policy regarding cookies Varna International Ballet are presently back in the UK with another of their whistlestop tours the company’s first night in Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall saw them perform Sergei Bobrov’s take on that perennial favourite While most certainly a romantic story about two people from opposite sides of the tracks who fall in love Romeo and Juliet is also a tale haunted by death The very first scene sees Mercutio enter wearing a death mask he and four friends ‘entertain’ the assembled guests with a ‘Dance of Death’ Ominous dark heralds also foreshadow the deaths of both Mercutio and Tybalt four of them ‘pushing’ the latter to his end but best comes at the end in the terrific crypt scene when a crowd of twenty chilling figures accompany Romeo and Juliet’s final moments Reminiscent of something out of 1930s German Expressionism they mimic Juliet as if mocking her before handing her the dagger with which she ends it all That scene also has a neat twist in that Juliet awakens from her potion after Romeo has taken his poison but before he dies allowing them a last dance together knowing that it is just that the interval somewhat oddly coming immediately before Romeo and Juliet’s secret marriage The choreography runs from out-and-out classical to quite stylised The forms do sometimes clash although overall the ballet is appealing and certainly gets better as the evening progresses The market place is not what you would call busy although that between Tybalt and Romeo is an exception And too often the telling lacks punch and emotional heft because the four main characters are all rather well drawn floppy haired Timofei Fedotov and charming Martina Prefetto made a fine leading couple who seemed genuinely excited to find themselves falling for each other is full of sentiment but touching rather than dramatic It’s quite naturalistic at times including some exhuberant jumps for joy and leaping into each other’s arms The first kiss comes very early with more and longer to follow the later Morning pas de deux is the more deeply emotion-filled and passionate Prefetto is sharing Juliet on the tour with Andrea Conforti who just happens to be a graduate of the Balletto di Verona Academy the still only 19-year-old Danylo Motkov was the polar opposite of Fedotov’s Romeo: strutting always on the lookout for a fight in an angry teenager sort of way he immediately impressed with high leaps and fast While many productions have hinted at Lady Capulet’s sexual relationship with Tybalt I don’t think I’ve ever seen it place as much to the fore as here blowing kisses while dressed in long skirt and bodice is a joy even if it does lead rather swiftly to his death The leads were supported by an energetic corps the 21-piece orchestra under the baton of Peter Tuleshkov may have occasionally sounded a little thin but provided fine support setting largely conveyed by means of projected backdrops Dmitry Tcherbadzhi’s costumes are effective in differentiating the two families by colour and his death heralds skeletal black and white skeletal outfits are super He throws an interesting curve ball at the ball when the ladies step out of their gowns to reveal themselves in fabulous leotards (we’re back to Expressionism) Varna International Ballet continues on tour to March 5, 2025. 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Tsar Boris Michael paved the way for the Bulgarians to the Kingdom of Heaven and this is the true wealth of the Bulgarian people said Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil in Varna on Friday He arrived in the seaside city together with members of the Holy Synod for the celebrations marking the 1160th anniversary of the conversion of the Bulgarian people to Christianity and the 1170th anniversary of the creation of Bulgarian alphabet the path along which Knyaz Boris led Bulgarians has ensured a dignified historical development of the nation "We have survived thanks to the Orthodox faith," the Patriarch said adding that this refers not only to the historical development of the country but also to the cultural achievements of its people He recalled that "Bulgarians have created the alphabet which is used by many Slavs around the world." On the occasion of the upcoming protest on May 8 under the slogan "School is not a church" the Patriarch said that the State and the Ministry of Education are carefully considering the whole process of introducing religion in the school curriculum He expressed the hope that with God's help the due place will finally be given to the church Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages About  .  Contact  .  Donation have uncovered a well-preserved Roman marble statue dating from the 2nd to 3rd centuries CE Found during construction work outside the ancient city walls of Odessos the statue depicts a middle-aged man in a Roman toga with only the right wrist missing and minor wear on the face was originally a Greek colony founded in the 6th century BCE by settlers from Miletus the city thrived under both Greek and Roman rule it was annexed by the Roman Empire and became a prominent center in the Roman province of Moesia Odessos was a prosperous hub of culture and trade during the Roman era the city retained its significance through the Byzantine age even earning the title “holiest city” due to its abundance of basilicas and religious institutions The statue, discovered in a sandy area near a former riverbed, was brought to the attention of the Regional History Museum in Varna by construction contractor Georgi Kraychev. Dr. Vasil Tenekedjiev from the museum shared with BTA that the statue is a depiction of a high-status Roman citizen named Gaius Marius Hermogenes as indicated by a well-preserved inscription on its marble pedestal While epigraphy experts are still analyzing the monument the initial reading of the inscription has provided these important details reflecting his close ties to Roman governance Statues of this kind were common during the Augustan period and later used to immortalize prominent figures in Roman society The quality and preservation of the statue are noteworthy with some experts comparing it favorably to other recent finds in Bulgaria The location of the statue’s discovery outside the traditional areas where such sculptures would be found Tenekedjiev noted that it may have been moved from its original location The statue has since been transferred to the Regional History Museum in Varna The discovery adds another layer to our understanding of Odessos and its role as a significant cultural and administrative center in the Roman Empire and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab). Leave empty if the image is purely decorative. (Luxembourg, 11 October 2024) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) has formally accused the former mayor and the ex-governor of Varna, as well as two public officials from the Executive Agency Maritime Administration, in an investigation into possible fraud, reported by OLAF, involving the reconstruction of a fishing port.  The four are accused of forging official documents and submitting false information, in order to illegally receive EU funds for a €3.4 million project, co-funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.  At issue is a project to improve the infrastructure of an existing fishing port in the outskirts of Varna, submitted by the Municipality of Varna (the beneficiary). However, according to the investigation, such a port did not exist when the application for EU funding was submitted.  Our investigation indicates that, in order to be able to benefit from EU funds, exclusively dedicated to the improvement of the infrastructure of existing fishing ports, the beneficiary assembled several pontoons as floating piers, with the sole purpose of registering the site as an existing harbour. In addition, the beneficiary presented false information and did not include all the documents required by the national legislation to obtain the necessary certificates.  The case was first reported to the EPPO by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), after suspicions of possible serious irregularities and fraud and OLAF also conducted a complementary investigation under EPPO's supervision. The General Directorate National Police of Sofia (ГДНП) conducted further investigative measures.  The estimated damage to the EU budget is approximately €2.8 million (BGN 5 603 035.97), with an additional estimated damage to the national budget of €675 475 (BGN 1 321 115.78).  All persons involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty by the competent Bulgarian courts of law. The EPPO is an independent public prosecution office of the European Union. It is responsible for investigating, prosecuting, and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU. This is Radio Schuman, your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond. From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs, this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans. Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics. 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We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt. Stoycho was rescued last year after being found injured in a nearby town. Treated at Varna Zoo, he later flew off, only to return and settle by the Bulgarian city's bustling promenade. Experts say it’s rare for pelicans to choose such urban surroundings, but Stoycho seems to be doing well, finding food and companionship. A regular sight among fishermen and local shops, Stoycho often stops by for a visit. While some offer the pink pelican a variety of treats, Varna Zoo experts advise that only fish is safe, warning that sugary or processed foods can be harmful to its health. 07 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Spartak Varna won 2–1 over Lokomotiv Plovdiv on Mon This is 28 of the First Professional League Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 win(s) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches 07 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT?Spartak Varna won 2–1 over Lokomotiv Plovdiv on Mon 07 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Lokomotiv Plovdiv is playing home against Spartak Varna at Lokomotiv As you wait for the barista to make your drink at this Starbucks in Varna, Bulgaria, don’t pull out your phone and start scrolling—there are better ways to pass the time. Below the shelves of branded mugs and bags of coffee beans is a 2,000-year-old street scene from the ancient city of Odessos (now Varna), once part of the vast Roman empire Under the glass floor are well-preserved Roman walls and stone slabs. Sip your drink as you look down and contemplate all the lives these walls have witnessed. On the busy pedestrian walkway outside the cafe a casual weaving of Varna’s storied history into its everyday life An ancient aqueduct tells the story of Sardinia's ancient Roman past This ancient Roman town was revered for the healing waters of its sacred spring still-functional sliding wood doors from Ancient Rome can be found in this Vesuvius-stricken house The ruins of an ancient fortification wall sit in front of and underneath this boutique hotel The ruins of this ancient fortification wall sit in the middle of a quiet A preserved portion of an ancient Athens barrier is displayed in a hotel basement Preserved portions of Athens's ancient defenses are on display in a subterranean parking garage The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York At an academic session commemorating 1,160 years since Bulgaria's Christianization and 1,170 years since the creation of the Glagolitic alphabet Metropolitan John of Varna and Veliki Preslav emphasized the significance of canonizing Bishop Constantine of Preslav The event took place at Shumen University on Saturday He said a formal request for canonization was submitted to the Holy Synod during the time of the late Patriarch Neophyte Metropolitan John stressed that the canonization holds great importance both for the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the local diocese He noted that unlike other disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius Constantine of Preslav was not canonized and remained largely forgotten by both scholars and the Church until the 19th century Metropolitan John described Constantine as a major figure in the cultural and spiritual transformation that followed Bulgaria's Christianization - an era that marked a profound renewal of the Bulgarian people's cultural and creative identity Positioning Constantine of Preslav alongside Saint Clement of Ohrid Metropolitan John called Bishop Constantine one of the most prolific writers among the disciples of Cyril and Methodius and a key architect of Old Bulgarian literature and identity whose legacy is fittingly honoured in the name of Konstantin Preslavsky Shumen University The celebrations of the two major anniversaries were organized by the Metropolitanate of Varna and Veliki Preslav This website uses cookies. By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages. Plain woven khadi cloth, c1867. Courtesy the V&A Museum, London is an American political theorist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK. He is the author of The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut (2023) and Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies (forthcoming Edited bySam Haselby often demand that people receive advanced spiritual and civic education as a prerequisite for participating in rule Pre-industrial economic systems do not generate a very big surplus citizenship was often reserved for the rich and powerful Modern liberals, like Adam Smith or Benjamin Constant tend to take a different approach – they argue that most people already have the qualities that are necessary for citizenship they can gain them by participating in markets and in civil society organisations It helps that modern liberals envision a more limited role for their citizens – they need enough civic education to be able to vote for representatives but they are not expected to make important everyday political decisions Gandhi was a different sort of thinker. He wanted ordinary people to make difficult moral and political judgments themselves. Instead of lowering the bar for citizenship or excluding the poor and the weak from citizenship, Gandhi argues that it is possible to dramatically improve the capabilities of ordinary people Gandhi spinning yarn in the late 1940s. Photo Wikipedia he called for the reconstruction of the varna system in which young people adopt the professions of their parents The members of all four varnas are householders in the sense that it is permissible for people occupying any of the four varnas to produce children One’s varna is determined by one’s parents’ varna The varnas are often ranked so that the Brahmins enjoy the highest status But Gandhi rejected ranking the varnas in this way the varna system becomes a caste system when the varnas become hierarchical status markers and people in all four varnas are meant to be able to engage in spiritual development – not just the Brahmins There are some Indians outside the varna system The Dalits – or untouchables – are considered to be without a varna the category of Dalit is itself an offence against the varna system insofar as it is a category that presupposes a hierarchical ranking and excludes some people from spiritual realisation There are also some Indians who are not householders but have instead committed themselves to ascetic lifestyles After some number of lifetimes at the householder level a Hindu practitioner is said to advance into a new ashrama or stage of life While Brahmins serve as spiritual teachers and so have not yet transitioned to asceticism A person who wishes to become an ascetic must not have any dependents This does not necessarily mean that the ascetic can never have had a spouse or children provided that when the ascetic embraces asceticism commitments to celibacy and childlessness necessarily follow the whole varna system is called varnashrama referring together both to the four kinds of householders and the four stages of life He believed the system could and should raise everyone to the same level of spiritual and political education Why would Gandhi wish to revive this system, a system that – by his own admission – develops very easily in an undemocratic direction, into a system of hierarchical caste When childhood is about preparing to compete in the job market and adulthood is consumed with worry about money But if children learn how to make a living at home they ‘need not even go to a school to learn it’ This leaves the mind ‘free for spiritual pursuits’ It allows the education system to focus on character development By freeing Indians from the need to find their own way to earn a living Gandhi hoped to give them the time necessary to become great souls Gandhi’s envisioned reform of the varna system faced obstacles the varna system and the caste system are often confused Many people think that some professions are higher status than others If profession is hereditary and different professions become associated with different levels of social status this can result in a system of status hierarchy in which some families occupy higher positions and others are subordinated caste hierarchy was a corruption of the varna system Gandhi was a committed egalitarian – he believed the system could and should be used to raise everyone to the same level of spiritual and political education caste perverted varna in the opposite direction impenetrable social and political barriers between families The varna system was plagued by caste hierarchy but that was just the beginning of its problems many of the traditional professions were no longer performed had given up the profession of his parents to become a lawyer When he made the decision to go to England for a legal education But Nehru took no interest in reading spiritual works Gandhi became convinced that it was a great evil for Indians to abandon the hereditary professions this would give rise to a class of trained professionals These bureaucrats would run India the same way the British had run India and under them ordinary Indians would remain incapable of participating in political decision-making when Gandhi returned to India from South Africa he argued that Indians who had adopted the Western professions – like law medicine and engineering – should give them up They should instead take up traditional Indian crafts Gandhi himself gave up the law and took up the spinning wheel making khadi – a kind of traditional Indian cloth the manual crafts occupied the lowest position High-caste Indians were prohibited from engaging in manual work on pain of expulsion from their caste By encouraging Indians to take up the manual crafts But he also hoped to lay the groundwork for recovering varna If all Indians could learn the traditional crafts – and if all Indians consistently refrained from purchasing industrially produced goods – the crafts would ensure the livelihoods of all Indians Future generations could simply learn the traditional crafts at home allowing them to pursue spiritual growth and participate directly in politics The manual crafts weren’t just a protest against the British but key to universal self-realisation in India only the traditional crafts were universally available to Indians Training Indians as farmers would not work as long as ownership of farmland remained concentrated Indian farmworkers would be made to work long hours as agricultural labourers unless and until the land could be redistributed and that could happen only after the departure of the British Gandhi believed it was necessary to prepare for swaraj immediately and the crafts presented themselves with practical and political appeal It would be possible to revive the crafts only if Indians made a point to exclusively purchase products made by traditional methods For the crafts to survive in the long term Indians would have to continue the anticolonial protest against manufactured goods even after independence the manual crafts weren’t just a protest against the British – they remained central to producing conditions for universal self-realisation in India Gandhi grew concerned that Indian independence would come too early before this was properly grasped by the other independence leaders His friend Nehru disagreed with him about the traditional crafts Gandhi argued that by performing a ‘quota’ of manual labour the people could ‘rest content’ with their ‘real needs’ Nehru countered that traditional villages were ‘backward intellectually and culturally’ and that an economy based on primitive technology would be isolated and uncompetitive As long as Indians could produce all the necessaries of life through the traditional crafts and they refrained from purchasing industrial goods there was no need to make the economy competitive What good is it to make the economy competitive if that means that most people will have to spend all their time struggling to earn a living How are people who live that way meant to find the time for politics and spirituality Such a country would be riven with violence and exploitation it would be hardly any different from British India Gandhi became increasingly focused on preserving the traditional crafts especially spinning cloth on the traditional spinning wheel He emphasised the spinning wheel ever more heavily the wheel lies at the centre of the Indian flag With very little time left to win the argument Gandhi became suspicious of the other Indian independence leaders Gandhi accused them of wanting ‘to destroy khadi’ he emphasised that the introduction of the industrial spinning mill is so corrosive to his political project that if a ‘tyrant wants to destroy the spinning-wheel itself … we should ourselves perish with the spinning-wheel and not live to witness its destruction.’ He insists that spinning is the only way ‘to achieve swaraj for the poorest of the poor and the weakest of the weak’ His writings in 1946 and 1947 refer to this cloth hundreds of times He worries about uncertified khadi dealers the use of fabrics and materials to circumvent khadi rules He argues that it is necessary to create a ‘yarn bank’ to ensure that khadi workers always have access to the materials Spinning will work as a vehicle for swaraj only if the spinners understand the role it plays He writes: ‘[I]f workers themselves lack faith then the claim for khadi will fall to the ground.’ The workers are to desist from adopting the mill because they know it is the thin end of the wedge that to abandon the wheel for the mill is to start the process of colonialism all over again then they will allow the wheel to be taken from them and any swaraj the workers obtain will be empty a critic accuses Gandhi of forcing the villagers to spin Gandhi replies that Indian villagers ‘gave up khadi because they were tempted by mill-cloth’ He compares mill-cloth to a poisonous drug suggesting he is freeing the villagers from a kind of addiction He denies that he is violating their rights – if mill-cloth is not available and the villagers do not make their own cloth they ‘have the right to shiver in the cold and remain naked’ and Gandhi was confident that ‘in five years India will be a leading country in Asia’ Gandhi writes that towns existed before the arrival of the British Things were ‘bad enough then’ but now ‘they are much worse’ because the towns have become cities devoted to enriching both ‘Indian millionaires’ and ‘British masters’ This is a view Gandhi maintained throughout his life he argued that the British were able to establish themselves in India only because the Indians assisted them He writes that ‘in order to become rich all at once’ the Indians welcomed the British ‘with open arms’ Gandhi was still hoping that Nehru understood – or could be made to understand – the importance of khadi Gandhi says: ‘We shall have full freedom only when our uncrowned king Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and his colleagues in the Interim Government devote themselves to the service of the poor as people expect them to do.’ He quotes Nehru as having called khadi the ‘livery of our freedom’ Gandhi pleads for government workers to ‘forget their quarrels and disputes over ideologies and start learning and teaching spinning If they commit to this new kind of education Gandhi expresses confidence that ‘in five years India will be a leading country in Asia’ it became increasingly clear that Gandhi was not going to win the argument calling the other independence leaders ‘selfish’ Gandhi writes that if the village industries are neglected in an independent India ‘we will be acting like a man who remembers God in sorrow and forgets Him when He showers [us in] happiness.’ Later that month he confesses that ‘talk of khadi and village industries does not interest people any more.’ ‘I know that khadi and all allied activities have slackened because we have achieved swaraj,’ Gandhi writes In the days and weeks leading up to his death in January 1948 Gandhi began suggesting a new political system designed to empower the villages – the Panchayati Raj Representative democracy could not be relied upon to integrate the economy and religion into a system that unites the need to survive with the need to spiritually thrive before his alternative political system could be elaborated Gandhi had lamented that ‘the main implication of khadi’ was not grasped by the independence movement He said he had ‘no doubt’ that khadi is ‘more important than ever if we are to have freedom’ for ‘the masses of the villagers of India’ ‘Through khadi,’ Gandhi struggled ‘to establish supremacy of man’ over machine He strove for equality of all men and women and he strove ‘to attain subservience of capital under labour in place of the insolent triumph of capital over labour’ Gandhi saw varna as the way to discipline capital so that it served life But his vision for the role of the varna system was always quixotic he felt there was ‘no reason’ why millions of Indians should not have ‘comfortable up-to-date homes where they can lead a cultured existence’ not with a return to traditional village crafts then they could add new professions beyond the traditional crafts He recognised that political decision-making is difficult and requires capacities and specialties that are not easily cultivated in people Even deeply religious people who are sincerely committed to the truth often disagree with one another and for Gandhi this was baked into the human condition In 1930, Gandhi had written that while all faiths ‘constitute a revelation of Truth’ they are all ‘imperfect and liable to error’ He suggested that this stems from the fact that Since we cannot ‘reduce the number of bodies’ faith in the unity will ‘partake of human imperfection’ Embodied human beings will put their faith ‘into such language as they can command’ and their words are interpreted by other imperfect beings but ‘it is not impossible that everyone is wrong’ This produces a need for tolerance – not an ‘indifference towards one’s own faith’ Gandhi tasks the poor with preventing the varna system from ossifying into one of caste In the spirit of this view, Gandhi often described himself as one who ‘experiments’ with truth. Satyagraha, nonviolent civil resistance Other people should confront us in those situations – carefully they must have the education necessary not merely to understand the reasoning behind Gandhi’s economic model but to participate themselves in reforming that model based on their own understanding of truth They must be able to think for themselves about whether all Indians should perform the manual crafts They must be able to develop views about which professions are necessary and which are unnecessary Gandhi’s desire to empower Indian citizens to rule themselves led him to allow India’s citizens freedom to work in additional professions provided they practise them out of love rather than greed If one varna contains both those who depend exclusively on the traditional crafts and those who perform additional professions This is especially likely if those who perform additional professions are able to derive additional income from those professions Gandhi suggests that those who earn additional income from additional professions could serve as ‘trustees’ retaining some control over the wealth they gain from their additional professions provided that they use this wealth to benefit others This would leave some economic and political inequalities intact Gandhi ultimately tasks the poor with preventing the varna system from ossifying into one of caste they must acquire the advanced civic education necessary to engage in satyagraha and that in turn is possible only insofar as they are able to earn a living through the crafts This was an enormous responsibility to place upon the shoulders of ordinary workers The varna system can resist lapsing into a system of caste only when it is possible for the workers to consistently become spiritually learned and to remain spiritually learned across time it is only when the poor gain knowledge that they ‘become strong’ and ‘learn how to free themselves’ because the varna system is too fragile to maintain itself by lesser means Those who view Gandhi merely as a critic of violence hierarchical caste and untouchability miss what is meant here by freedom and equality This is about securing for every Indian the economic prerequisites for spiritual growth it is only in a world where everyone practices the crafts – and everyone can learn them at home from their parents – that there will be time enough for every person to develop their own spiritual praxis there is clearly observance of hereditary occupation and no alternative system has arisen to perform the same function The poor are still compelled to trade away their time in the struggle for survival while the rich waste the time they take from the poor This piece contains excerpts from ‘The Varna System in Gandhi’s Theory of Civic Education’, first published in the journal Economic and Political Weekly in May 2024 EmailSavePostShareSYNDICATE THIS ESSAYSaveessay Like today’s large language models, 16th-century humanists had techniques to automate writing – to the detriment of novelty Saveessay After a murderous kidnapping in Nigeria, I launched a campaign to put a stop to the abductions. 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Their dying words can teach us how to live An unexpected discovery was made on the beach near the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena located on Bulgaria’s northern Black Sea coast when an ancient sarcophagus from the Roman era was found unattended The find was initially reported by a former policeman vacationing in the area who noticed the sarcophagus near a newly constructed he informed the Fifth Regional Department in Varna leading to a swift response by local authorities and specialists Their initial assessment dated the sarcophagus to the 2nd or 3rd century CE the sarcophagus is adorned with elaborate relief decorations These intricate designs are characteristic of Roman funerary art presented a unique challenge for the specialists the artifact was found with a modern marble lid featuring three niches suggesting it may have been repurposed as a table which the team is now carefully removing to reveal any remaining original coloring and to study the techniques used in its creation Marinov added: “We want to see what is under it whether any of the original coloring has remained what technique was used to make it – all of the information that will tell us if the sarcophagus is authentic we can’t say anything for sure.” This thorough analysis is crucial in determining whether the sarcophagus is an authentic Roman relic or a contemporary creation designed to resemble an antique including the 7,000-year-old Varna culture and the renowned Varna Necropolis has been a significant cultural and historical site for millennia and eventually part of the Roman Empire in 15 CE are among the largest preserved in the Balkans Transporting the heavy sarcophagus to the Varna Archaeological Museum required the assistance of the Regional Department for Fire Safety and Civil Protection and specialized heavy equipment to ensure its safe relocation The artifact is now under further examination by experts at the museum The circumstances surrounding the sarcophagus’ discovery remain unclear and the ongoing investigation aims to uncover more details about its journey to the coastal resort a crew of kickboxing legends such as Semmy Schilt 7 in “The Pearl of the Black Sea” Varna The main event will be the return of Atanas Bozhilov Also known as “Nakata,” he is the record holder for victories in the SENSHI ring he is looking for revenge after losing his European SENSHI belt in the fight against Samo Petje due to a medical stoppage due to a large cut Bozhilov has an impressive list of titles in his fighting career including WAKO PRO World Champion in the K-1 category in 2019 and WAKO World Cup Champion in 2017 He is currently training intensively in Japan together with the team of another SENSHI star he will face the African-Spanish Jaiteh Ndow Bubu in the –75 kg division Bubu is a three-time Spanish Muay Thai national champion The co-main event will be a bout in the heavyweight division with the Romanian Marius Munteanu and the Brazilian Bruno Muhammad Chaves Munteanu is a longtime DFS veteran and has several notable titles in his career – Colosseum tournament champion Fight Zine and Cezar Fighting Championship Chaves is a former GLORY Kickboxing and ONE Championship fighter with a record of 18-1 in Muay Thai and 25-3-1 with 12 knockouts in kickboxing He is also an undefeated pro boxer with a record of 8-0 “The Second Round Killer,” Serbian Heavyweight Rade Opacic he holds the records of most knockouts in ONE Super Series (5) and of most wins in the Super Series Heavyweight Division (7) Opacic holds notable wins over Errol Zimmerman his opponent will be “The Romanian Gladiator” Cristian Ristea a 32-year-old fighter with experience in GLORY Fans should also pay attention to the Italian Michale Samperi who will have his promotional debut facing a SENSHI veteran the Portugal-based Ukrainian Dmytro Hlevka amateur Iberian Muay Thai champion and Golden League champion Samperi was WMO and WKA Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion as an amateur the AFSO Intercontinental K-1 title and the WBC Mediterranean Muay Thai belt He is 30–2 with 17 knockouts and is coming from a spectacular knockout victory in France at LE CHOC DES GLADIATEURS XXII versus the American GLORY we will also see an MMA bout (SENSHI rules) in the –70 kg division with the Bulgarian Delyan Georgiev who impressed the audience in the previous edition of the combat gala with a stunning knockout in his match against Brazilian Lucas Tenorio Georgiev remains undefeated so far and scored achievements such as being a two-time IMMAF World Champion for amateurs in 2017 and 2018 and IMMAF European Champion for amateurs in 2017 who is 3-0 as a pro in Brazilian events with 3 submissions The Muay Thai French superstar Gregoire Gottardi a two-time ISKA and WCTS European champion and a veteran of the top French events and of the Thailand rings will make his third appearance in the SENSHI arena after the previous two times walking away with championship belts from the circuit he will face the British Nak Muay Luke “Skywalker” Whelan who holds 57 career victories with four belts Marian Lapusneanu from Romania will again show viewers what lies beneath his meek exterior The winner of the Colosseum tournaments in 2020 and 2023 is the kickboxing champion of Romania and the winner of the DFS title in 2023 His opponent will be Polish veteran Mateusz Janik but also silver medalist at the European amateur junior boxing championship will face Valentinos Kiriakidis from Greece spinning back fists are allowed; all kicks; one knee hit to the head after grasping with two hands; clinch one technique and let go; sweeps; grip and kick without pulling or pushing the opponent spinning back fist and elbow strikes; all kicking techniques; active clinching; grab and attack ***Allowed: All boxing hits allowed; spinning back fist; all kicks; clinch up to 10 seconds; sweeps; grip and kick; throws; groundwork twice for 30 seconds per round; stranglehold on the ground; submissions on the ground (legs only on the Achilles without twisting the ankle and knee joint); hit with hands and knees only in the body on the ground The media partners of SENSHI 23 are Boec.BG and Boec.COM the American online combat sports television TrillerTV This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? Bulgaria has been ranked the second most affordable wellness destination in Europe and 13th globally according to a new report by BookRetreats.com The ranking comes as wellness travel gains popularity boosted by global trends such as HBO’s “White Lotus” Season 3 which has sparked interest in high-end wellness retreats like Thailand’s Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui the 2025 Wellness Cost Index highlights Varna as a cost-effective alternative The Index assessed 42 destinations worldwide evaluating average prices for five essential wellness categories: multi-day retreats Varna outperformed several prominent European destinations by offering excellent value without sacrificing quality Wellness seekers in Varna can expect multi-day retreats averaging €338 Individual yoga classes are available for €9 — comparable to prices in Bali — and traditional massages cost around €51 significantly lower than in Greece or Portugal healthy cuisine have positioned it as a rising destination for wellness tourism on a budget with India’s Rishikesh taking the top spot at a total cost of €131 for a complete wellness experience including Siargao in the Philippines and Hoi An in Vietnam also placed in the top ten due to their low costs and deep-rooted wellness cultures Switzerland’s Valais region was found to be the most expensive with an average wellness trip costing €982 — over seven times more than in Rishikesh Other pricey destinations include Florida and Vancouver reinforcing Europe and North America’s dominance in the high-end wellness market noted that the Index aims to identify destinations offering accessible wellness experiences While Europe often leads in luxury offerings he emphasized that the most authentic and affordable wellness experiences are often found in Asia and Africa As wellness becomes an integral part of modern travel destinations like Varna — combining affordability with authentic experiences — are increasingly gaining favor We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria Bulgaria commemorates one of its most significant national holidays – the Day of Saint George the Victorious and the official Day of the Bulgarian Army all retailers in Bulgaria will be required to display prices in both leva and euros Employers in Bulgaria are legally required to implement all necessary measures to prevent and minimize workplace accidents a major British tour operator specializing in holidays to Bulgaria has halted all its operations effective April 24 Wage growth in Bulgaria is projected at 9.3 percent for 2025 a 15.4 percent rise in the minimum wage since January The World Bank has revised down its forecast for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2025 chairman of the Bulgarian Hotel Association highlighted a major issue in Bulgaria’s tourism sector: a significant decline in the workforce executive director of the Bulgarian Association of Hotel Management Professionals one-third of Bulgarian hoteliers are planning a modest price increase of about 10% Tourism in Bulgaria has made significant strides toward recovery in 2024 though it still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels of 2019 Bulgaria continues to lag behind neighboring countries in achieving significant growth in its tourism sector Despite the global escalation of the trade war there have been no significant negative trends in Bulgaria’s tourism sector so far Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase Ukrferry has launched a ferry connection between Varna (Bulgaria) and Batumi (Georgia) which can carry 50 universal railway wagons and 50 TIR heavy trucks simultaneously the Panama-flagged vessel is set to depart again for the shores of Georgia It is planned that it will operate weekly regular trips contact us or directly to agents in the ports of Varna  -- https://www.ukrferry.com/en/contacts/agenty-v-bolgarii Batumi  --  https://www.ukrferry.com/en/contacts/in-georgia that the Vilnius ferry had been at the Varna Ship Repair and Shipbuilding Plant The Bulgarian maritime agent Vart BG later assured that the vessel passed all necessary inspections and that there were no technical issues with its service at the Varna ferry complex It is worth noting that interest in transportation between Varna and Georgia has been shown not only by the Ukrainian company Bulgarian media reported that the AIA ferry transported railway tankers and wagons from the Varna ferry complex to Poti for the second time AIA operates between the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanța and Georgia but the shipping company E60 Shipping Line has announced its intention to launch regular ferry services between Varna and Poti Weekly voyages are planned by the ferry “Vilnius”, more details in the “Schedule” section    - https://www.ukrferry.com/en/schedule as well as passengers and their vehicles are accepted for transportation All tariffs can be found here  -  https://www.ukrferry.com/en/tariffs Bulgaria Air has launched a new seasonal direct route between Varna The inaugural flight from Paris was greeted with a traditional water salute at Varna Airport marking the beginning of this new connection Passengers were welcomed warmly upon their arrival with special attention given to the details of the reception at the airport travelers from Varna now have easy access to Paris This direct connection lands at Paris' Charles de Gaulle International Airport offering convenient links to numerous Western European and intercontinental destinations This will provide residents of Varna and the Northern Black Sea region greater ease in visiting the French capital and exploring other global locations The one-way ticket for this new route starts at 169 euros a small personal item such as a handbag or laptop as well as upcoming seasonal routes to Prague and Frankfurt starting in June will be operated using Bulgaria Air’s newest aircraft This modern fleet offers a comfortable cabin along with USB charging ports for electronic devices For more information or to book tickets for flights from Varna to Paris passengers can visit the official Bulgaria Air website or contact the Customer Service Center via email Tickets are also available through the airline's offices or agents both in Bulgaria and abroad A wind farm project proposed in Bulgaria’s Varna region has sparked public outcry Wizz Air has expanded its presence at Varna Airport with the arrival of a second aircraft further strengthening its operations in Bulgaria Burgas and Varna airports are set to welcome a wide range of new routes and airlines this summer reflecting an expected boost in tourism in Bulgaria Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will attend the upcoming Peace and Security Meeting for Ukraine Bulgaria's men’s national handball team claimed silver at the World Handball Cup held in Varna The Chornomorsk-Varna ferry service is strategically important for both countries as it promotes the development of trade relations and tourism Ukraine and Bulgaria have worked together on its restoration This is reported by the Ukrainian shipping company UkrFerry which specializes in ferry transportation in the Black Sea region The company operates cargo and passenger services between the ports of Ukraine It is expected that regular sailings between Chornomorsk and Varna will contribute to an increase in transport volumes and improve economic ties between Ukraine and Bulgaria M/v «Vilnius» is a modern cargo vessel with facilities for passenger built in Germany in 1987 The vessels is supervised by the Lloyd’s shipping registry and boasts Guinness records book certificate as the world’s largest car-rail passenger ferry The vessel offers comfortable passenger facilities for up to 108 persons with a choice of cabins ranging from Grand Suit Junior Suite to double and quadruple occupancy staterooms all with shower and w/c Common on-board passenger facilities include restaurant Vessel’s excellent navigability coupled with large dimensions (overall length exceeding 190 m with a beam of 28 m) contribute to reduced rolling and pitching even under stormy conditions The two cargo decks are capable of loading both 50 railcars and 50 lorries at the same time Wizz Air has expanded its presence at Varna Airport with the arrival of a second aircraft, further strengthening its operations in Bulgaria. The airline celebrated this milestone with an official event, coinciding with the first flight from Abu Dhabi to Varna. This marks a significant step in Wizz Air's ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity and provide passengers with more travel options. The airline also announced the resumption of three routes from Varna to Frankfurt-Hahn, Nuremberg, and Tel Aviv, along with an increase in the frequency of five existing routes. Additionally, starting April 29, Wizz Air will introduce a new twice-weekly year-round service to Leipzig, which will be the first such connection from Varna to the German city. With this latest addition, Wizz Air now operates a total of eight aircraft in Bulgaria. The new Abu Dhabi-Varna route, which operates three times a week, reflects the airline’s commitment to expanding its Bulgarian network and providing more direct international connections. Tickets for this route, along with other services, are available for purchase on Wizz Air’s website and mobile app. From April 14, passengers traveling from Varna will have more flight options to popular destinations, including Berlin, Dortmund, Memmingen, Hamburg, and Brussels Charleroi. These frequency increases aim to improve travel convenience for both leisure and business passengers. Ticket prices for these routes start at competitive rates, further supporting Wizz Air’s goal of offering affordable travel. Anastasia Novak, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, stated that the addition of a second aircraft in Varna underscores the airline’s dedication to expanding its network, supporting the local economy, and improving connectivity. She also noted that this move would contribute to job creation in the region, enhancing Varna’s status as a key travel hub. Dr. Frank Quante, CEO of Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD, highlighted the strategic importance of Wizz Air’s expanded operations, particularly the Abu Dhabi route. He noted that reconnecting the Black Sea region with the Persian Gulf has been a long-term goal, and Wizz Air’s initiative marks a crucial step in achieving this. Since establishing its Varna base in 2017, Wizz Air has transported over four million passengers to and from the city, linking them to 13 destinations across six countries. The airline continues to focus on expanding its route network and increasing frequency on high-demand routes, reinforcing its position as a leading carrier in Bulgaria. With the latest enhancements, Wizz Air aims to provide more convenient and affordable travel options while contributing to the overall development of Varna as an international gateway. We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you! Starting April 17, Bulgaria Air has launched a new seasonal direct route between Varna, Bulgaria, and Paris, France Varna, Bulgaria has been ranked the second most affordable wellness destination in Europe and 13th globally Wizz Air has announced its summer schedule for 2025, offering an expanded selection of 47 routes from Bulgaria to various destinations across Europe and beyond Wizz Air is offering travelers the chance to celebrate Easter in some of the most festive and picturesque destinations across Europe Burgas and Varna airports are set to welcome a wide range of new routes and airlines this summer, reflecting an expected boost in tourism in Bulgaria Balkan Holidays UK, a major British tour operator specializing in holidays to Bulgaria, has halted all its operations effective April 24, 2025 Veselin Danev, chairman of the Bulgarian Hotel Association, highlighted a major issue in Bulgaria’s tourism sector: a significant decline in the workforce According to Georgi Duchev, executive director of the Bulgarian Association of Hotel Management Professionals, one-third of Bulgarian hoteliers are planning a modest price increase of about 10% Tourism in Bulgaria has made significant strides toward recovery in 2024, though it still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels of 2019 Despite the global escalation of the trade war, there have been no significant negative trends in Bulgaria’s tourism sector so far 11 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Spartak Varna won 1–0 over Krumovgrad on Fri This is 29 of the First Professional League The current head to head record for the teams are Spartak Varna 2 win(s) Have scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches 11 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT?Spartak Varna won 1–0 over Krumovgrad on Fri 11 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Spartak Varna is playing home against Krumovgrad at Spartak 22 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}CSKA-Sofia won 2–1 over Cherno More Varna on Tue The current head to head record for the teams are CSKA-Sofia 25 win(s) Who won between CSKA-Sofia and Cherno More Varna on Tue 22 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT?CSKA-Sofia won 2–1 over Cherno More Varna on Tue 22 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsCherno More Varna haven't lost to CSKA-Sofia in their last 6 meetings (2W CSKA-Sofia is playing home against Cherno More Varna on Tue managed by the concessionaire Fraport Twin Star Airport Management are planning for significant growth in passenger traffic with dozens of new destinations now available with over 70 routes across more than 20 countries is prepared to handle the increasing demand In response to concerns about its declining role in the region compared to Varna the airport has managed to secure a number of new routes The airline will also extend its services to new destinations like Dublin Wizz Air will resume several popular routes to cities such as Vienna and Bulgaria Air will start operating its Sofia-Burgas route daily from July Other notable additions include Austrian Airlines' new flights from Vienna Discover Airlines' connections to Frankfurt and Munich and a broad expansion from Eurowings and Jet2.com Varna Airport is also expanding its services with Wizz Air launching new connections to Abu Dhabi and increasing the frequency of several routes The airline will now offer year-round flights to Leipzig making it the first airport to provide a permanent link to the German city Bulgaria Air will introduce new flights to Paris from April and will increase the number of domestic flights to Sofia Other new services include Transavia France’s seasonal flights to Paris Orly and Discover Airlines’ connections to Frankfurt and Munich Turkish Airlines will expand its Istanbul service while SAS Scandinavian Airlines will introduce its first-ever flights between Copenhagen and Varna both airports are expecting a surge in traffic from Germany charter flights from seven German cities will begin in May while new charter services from Switzerland and Poland will start later in the season The overall charter program at Varna Airport promises to contribute significantly to its expected double-digit growth in passenger numbers this year a 17-year-old girl crashed her car into an underpass located between the "Acacias" and "Delfinarium" public transport stops The teenager was driving without a license having taken her father's vehicle without permission The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 AM this morning It is believed that the girl was traveling at high speed when the accident took place Rescue efforts required cutting open one of the car doors to free the girl from the vehicle where she is reported to be in stable condition and not in life-threatening danger An 18-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Haskovo has been found dead A serious traffic accident in the Bulgarian town of Harmanli has left a 13-year-old child in critical condition after he was struck by a car while riding an electric scooter and the community bid farewell to 12-year-old Siyana who tragically lost her life in a serious car accident near Telish Israel has turned to Bulgaria for assistance in battling the rapidly advancing wildfires in areas near Jerusalem The Bulgarian mobile operator A1 has confirmed that it is experiencing technical difficulties affecting both calls and text messages across its network A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale A woman sustained serious injuries after being attacked with pepper spray and an electroshock device and subsequently set on fire inside a hospital in the Bulgarian town of Botevgrad A 25-year-old man is in critical condition following an accident at the amusement park in Yambol Bulgaria Air is expanding its network of international routes for the upcoming summer season offering more travel options for passengers the airline will introduce a new direct route from Varna to Paris marking the first time this connection will be available providing convenient access to Charles de Gaulle International Airport this new route will open up numerous transfer connections to various destinations in Western Europe and beyond Bulgaria Air will continue to offer its Varna – Frankfurt – Varna route This popular connection will run twice a week The airline is also bringing back its Varna – Prague – Varna direct route starting June 15 Economy class tickets for this route are available from 119 euros one-way All three routes will be operated with the modern Airbus A220 aircraft ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable flight experience The A220 is designed for short and medium-haul flights offering spacious cabins and a smooth journey or Prague will enjoy a range of included amenities such as 10 kg of hand luggage Wizz Air has announced its summer schedule for 2025 offering an expanded selection of 47 routes from Bulgaria to various destinations across Europe and beyond Bulgaria Air offers an exciting way to explore Italy’s iconic cities making it easier than ever to visit the cultural heart of Europe today (21 Feb) announced that it is launching an egg-citing Easter getaway sale