The church in the village is named after this saint. On May 5, the church “St. Irina” turns 187 years since its establishment. It is one of the oldest in the Veliko Tarnovo region. It is always open for visits on major Christian holidays. If you are looking for some interesting festivals in Veliko Tarnovo area – Hotnitsa is the right destination for you.
The VI Folklore festival – singing and dancing “Fun in Elena” will be opened on April 28 in Elena. The festival is held under the patronage of the mayor of the municipality and will last for 3 days. The organizers – Napreduk – Elena – 1863 People’s Community Center – town of Elena and Folkloric Formation “Balkandzhiche” invite you to this wonderful and colorful holiday.
The brightest Christian holiday – the Resurrection of Christ, will be again celebrated in Veliko Tarnovo on top of the Tsarevets fortress. Exactly at midnight on April 15-16, dozens of church bells will ring the old capital city, and the beneficent fire will be carried out by the Patriarchal Museum of the Ascension. An Easter service will be held in front of the historic church.
A wide variety of book titles at symbolic prices are offered by Animal Friends VT in an online bazaar to raise funds for homeless animals. The books are both brand new and donated by volunteers and can be ordered on the association’s Facebook page. Since the books are sold out extremely quickly, the organizers appeal to anyone who wishes to donate a book that has already been read to the cause.
Funds raised will be used to cover the cost of treatment for injured dogs and cats receiving medical care at local veterinary clinics. The association “Friends of Animals VT” reminds that the annual campaign “Yellow pennies” continues, through which BGN 1,000 has been collected since the beginning of the year for the treatment of homeless animals
More than 90 homeless dogs housed in the municipal shelter near Veliko Tarnovo found their new owners and a home. That is the number of adoptions from the beginning of the year to the end of July. The adopters are mostly young people and families with small children, and each of their new pets is dewormed, vaccinated and neutered.
One of the goals of the municipal shelter is to promote the adoption of dogs. Anyone who wishes can visit the site, located only 10 minutes from the old capital city – between the villages of Shemshevo and Bukovets. Detailed information and photos of thе animals are constantly published on the Facebook page “Adopt from Veliko Tarnovo” – https://www.facebook.com/OsinoviOtVelikoTarnovo.
A total of 130 dogs were accommodated in the shelter from January to the end of July 2022. 354 passed away – all were dewormed. There were 247 vaccinated quadrupeds for the period, 166 were chipped and 143 marked. There are 147 neutered dogs, 63 of them brought by citizens. In the shelter, the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo offers free castration of domestic and yard dogs. Medical procedures are performed in the licensed outpatient clinic. Transportation from populated areas is free. After castration, each dog receives a chip, and the owners are exempt from the fee.
More information can be obtained on telephones 0884201234, 062619502 and 062619503.
Hundreds of canceled and delayed flights due to lack of staff since the pandemic. Passengers are forced to wait for hours at European airports.
The main reasons for this situation are the lack of sufficient airport staff and the sharp increase in travelers after the abatement of the coronavirus pandemic. The result is canceled or delayed flights and many annoyed passengers.