This Bulgarian town is the perfect location for cheap winter fun on the slopes. By Maryellen Kennedy Duckett Why: Get more skiing and snowboarding for your buck in Bansko. Considered one of Europe’s best snow-sport bargains, the Pirin Mountain gateway town is particularly popular with first-time skiers and families. Don’t expect black diamond runs or the glitz of Zermatt. Even with a recent...
Bulgaria’s Cabinet, at a regular meeting on October 4, adopted amendments to the regulations arising from the Foreigners Act in a move that it says is part of government policy to reduce the administrative burden on people and businesses. A government statement said that the changes to the regulations shorten the period for obtaining a permanent or long-term residence permit in Bulgaria from three to two...
Regular readers will know that Bulgaria features at the top of nearly every survey into the cheapest destinations in Europe. But there’s more to the eastern European country than its price tag. Allow us to introduce you to the reasons Bulgaria really should be your next holiday. 1. It’s cheap as chips First things first, let’s address the cost. Sunny Beach, one of the country’s most popular beach...
Tom Hines, Head of Political Section at the Embassy, delivered a talk to the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (Асоциация на индустриалния капитал в България) on 24 March. Tom explained to the business the UK’s objectives in the upcoming negotiations for our departure of the EU and presented the UK’s views on the future relations with the EU. He stressed...
Infographic compares a trip for four to the French resort of Courchevel against Bulgaria's Bansko ski region Flights to Bansko cost more but a one-week hotel stay is ten times cheaper - £335 compared to £3,502 A bottle of wine in Courchevel will set you back £250, whereas in Bansko it will cost only £3.50 Skiing is expensive at the best of times - but if you're looking for a bargain this...
Every school child smiled when given the big news: No school until Monday, January 9th, 2017. The education ministry finally accepted a suggestion by the Health Inspectorate to extend the Christmas vacation for several reasons: The flu is spreading, so far in 4 Bulgarian regions. Chances are, it will spread further. The authorities are alarmed, since the annual influenza epidemic is hitting the country a...
We touched down in Bulgaria in a snow-storm. I’d skied before, but my boyfriend Jamie hadn’t and a fellow traveler we met in the airport had warned us: “Teaching your partner to ski can kill the relationship”. He knew this as he’d broken up with his girlfriend a few weeks earlier. Three hours later, we arrived in the ski resort of Bansko, popular with the Russians, Israelis, and Brits. For...
Expectations for the upcoming winter season in Bulgaria are terrific according to the forecast of Minister of Tourism - Nikolina Angelkova. She attended the ongoing International Tourist Exhibition in Pamporovo - "Bulgarian mountains - hospitality in four seasons". According to Minister Angelkova, the exhibition shows the huge opportunities for development of mountain tourism not only as winter but also as...
The Strong Pound Effects on Property Investment in Bulgaria Are you thinking of buying a property in Bulgaria this year? Maybe you are craving a holiday home in Sunny Beach or Bansko? Well now is the time to take action. As the pound continues to grow against the Euro (1.40 € to the pound at the time of publication), It make sense to get more for your money while you have the chance. Pound at its...
Ministry of Tourism is preparing new legislative changes with which to make it easier construction of ski lifts and ski facilities. Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova announced the news at a press conference after meeting with representatives of the ski resorts, the concessionaires of the lifts and local authorities. The Minister stated there will be changes to the Tourism Act and related problem laws...
