The government will submit the Council of Europe Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence to parliament for ratification, said Deputy Prime Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva after today’s cabinet sitting.
The convention will set higher standards for the protection of women against domestic violence, which, in some societies, is regarded as normal, Ekaterina Zaharieva said.
The document, better known as the Istanbul Convention, was sharply criticized by GERB’s coalition partner, the United Patriots, over suspicions that by signing it, Bulgaria will legalize same-sex marriage and the constitution will be amended. Zaharieva was categorical this was not on the agenda.
Today, on Holy Saturday, which is the last day of Holy Week preceding Easter, Christians commemorate the burial of Jesus Christ and his descent into hell to break its chains and reopen the gates of heaven for people. The Divine..
For the first time, a unique collection of Western European textile panels (tapestries) is on display at the National Gallery – Square 500. The exhibits were added to the collection in the 1960s by the Bulgarian National Bank as part of the..
Tonight, the cloud cover will be significant, with rain expected in parts of the western half of the country—more substantial in the central regions. The lowest temperatures will range between 6°C and 11°C, around 9°C in Sofia. On Saturday,..
For the first time, a unique collection of Western European textile panels (tapestries) is on display at the National Gallery – Square 500. The..
When carrying out border control and compensatory measures, Border Police officers also carry out checks in the automated information..
During the night, the cloud cover will break and decrease. There will still be light rain showers in some places in the southern..
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