Ivan

Namely, as the British Sun writes, Putin's secret son is called Ivan and he is now nine years old, and there are rumors that the 71-year-old Russian ruler is planning to appoint two daughters, the only ones who are officially said to be his descendants, as regents at the court, when his health deteriorates.

Terrible videos are circulating on social networks showing dead Russian soldiers, whose bodies are scattered on the side of the road and in the fields.
On the social network X, it was stated that the recordings were made in the Donetsk region, in the village of Trudivske, which was a training ground for the Russian 39th Special Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade.

Croatia is actively exploring the possibility of reintroducing mandatory military service, signaling a potential shift in the country's security strategy. Veterans Minister Tomo Medved disclosed that the proposal is in its early stages, with a concrete plan for training young individuals yet to be presented.

In a jubilant commemoration, Bulgarians across the nation honor Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist, marking the revered day of Ivanovden, following the Epiphany.

Today holds profound significance within the Bulgarian Orthodox Church as it pays homage to Saint John's pivotal role, particularly his Baptism of Christ, an event central to his life and legacy.

Georgi claims the title of the most popular male name in Bulgaria for the year 2023, with a staggering count of 143,185 individuals bearing the name. Following closely, Ivan ranks second in popularity, being embraced by 130,551 people, while Dimitar secures the third spot with 104,856 Bulgarians adopting the name.

The first prosecutors were heard.
The court summoned nine members of the Martinovi, Boovi and iki families, who will testify before the judicial authorities for the first time and talk about their loss and the crime. The second main hearing is scheduled for tomorrow, December 29, when five members of the Aimovi and Vlahovi families will testify.

In a startling incident in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, a child, estimated to be 5-6 years old, was spotted steering a public transport bus. The alarming event occurred on line number 10, with witnesses describing a risky journey through the bustling "Trakia" district. The child, sitting on the driver's lap, reportedly handled the wheel for about ten minutes before disembarking at the next stop.

Italian police have identified a man who carved the name "Ivan" in Latin letters on the wall of the Colosseum in Rome.

Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Šprajc and his team have discovered the remains of a Mayan city in the rainforest in the south of Mexico, which was an important regional hub of the indigenous society some 1,000 years ago.

As Slovenia celebrates the Year of Ivan Tavčar in 2023 with a number of events dedicated to the Slovenian writer, lawyer and politician (1851-1923) and his legacy, experts note the many fields that captured his interest. Together with his wife, Franja Tavčar (1868-1938), he helped build a liberal stronghold and supported fellow artists.