“Happy New Year!” You probably said and heard that many times about two weeks ago. But did you know that not everybody celebrated the start of 2025 right on January 1?

In the bustling city of Sofia, Bulgaria, coffee shops are plentiful but bookstores increasingly rare. Therefore, “Giraffe” Café-Bookstore stands out, tells Vlady Raichinov.

Weightlifter Karlos Nasar, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, did not use his triumph for his own glory but to share his faith. And he is not the only one.

How to keep the money in your pocket. That is a challenge for young and old, believers and non-believers. But there is help if it gets too difficult, shows Vlady Raichinov in his column from Bulgaria.

The EU countries are heading towards the elections in June. Christians have their own responsibility, our columnist Vlady Raichinov says.

Alex and Nati started praying for someone to adopt two toddlers without parents. But their prayer was answered in an unexpected way.

Bulgaria and Israel share a strong bond. It is not only political, but also spiritual, columnist Vlady Raichinov writes.

His friends called him “the boy with the shining eyes.” When he was only 14 years old, Ivo Hristov published his first book. By this time, he had written five collections of short stories and was working on a sixth one.

“We are not sending you to school anymore.” This is what 14-year-old Ginka heard from her grandparents.

A torrent of comments fills the space under a Facebook posting. Some express strong agreement; others take an opposing position. Derogatory words are exchanged – harsh, ill-mannered. How to pray with people with such different views?