Charities
Mustachioed Heroes: Specially Trained Rats Save People
A project that could change the way disaster relief operations are carried out was unveiled in Antalya. Specially trained African rats, called "hero rats", will be used to search for…
Health
What happens if we sleep too much?
According to statistics, 30 percent of the world's population has sleep problems. Scientists have proven that it is desirable for a healthy adult to sleep about eight hours. But what…
Economy
Bulgaria – first in Europe in the export of black caviar
Bulgaria is the first in Europe in the export of black caviar. This was announced on January 23 by Assoc. Prof. Violin Raykov from the Institute of Oceanology at the…
Economy
Uzbekistan Removes Investment Restrictions on US Companies
Restrictions on investment in US companies for residents of Uzbekistan will be removed starting in 2026, according to a decision by the Central Bank of the republic. The regulator has…
News
Russia reduced vodka production
Vodka production in Russia in 2025 decreased by 4.2% compared to the previous year, to 79.321 million decaliters (dkl.), cognac - by 13.3%, to 8.374 million dkl. At the same…
International
“Radical sect” gathered in St. Petersburg to pray for Zelensky, 70 arrested
70 people who gathered end of December from all over Russia to pray for the health of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were detained in St. Petersburg, Russian media wrote, defining…
International
Russian Domodedovo Airport to be Sold at Auction
Domodedovo Airport, confiscated in favor of the state, will be put up for sale at an open auction in early 2026. This was announced by the Minister of Finance of…
Health
Laughter Benefits the Heart, Immune System, and Overall Health
As the saying goes, "laughter is the best medicine," and regular practice has a number of health benefits, according to new research and practices like laughter yoga, wrote the Associated…
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Christianity
Modern Aton/Athos
Organization of Monastic Life The basic regulations for monastic life are contained in the Athonite Rule; more detailed details are recorded in the internal monastic rules (canonisms). The Rule provides…
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Christianity
Athos after the fall of Byzantium
During the Ottoman era, Athos remained under the patronage (though not always unselfish) of the Turkish sultans, which allowed the Holy Mountain to retain at least some of its former…