Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria participated in Epiphany traditions by plunging into icy waters to retrieve crucifixes, believed to bring health and protection from evil spirits. The celebration included water blessing ceremonies, men’s dances, and prayers for prosperity, with the tradition of blessing army colors reinstated in 1992. While some Orthodox Churches celebrate Epiphany on Jan. 6, others, like Russia and Serbia, observe it on Jan. 19 due to the Julian calendar.
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Iran to hold nuclear talks with 3 European powers on Friday | Nuclear Energy News
China, France, Germany, Russia and the UK are the remaining parties to a 2015 nuclear deal reached with Iran.Iran, France, Germany, and the UK are set to hold nuclear talks in Istanbul amid threats of reimposed sanctions from the E3 if negotiations do not resume. These discussions follow a recent Israeli and US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, complicating the already stalled talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran insists is for civilian use. Explain...
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