Section: Bulgaria
Less Tourists From Germany and Russia, More – From the UK and Ukraine
Despite the decline in early booking of tourists from Germany and Russia for holiday on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, there are are still countries which prefer to spend their holiday in Bulgaria. This was announced by Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova in Varna. 19 per cent is the expected growth of UK tourists. By 50%, reservations have...
Foreign students’ festival in Ruse: We are Europe! We are the world!
On the eve of Europe Day, a youth festival: We are Europe! We are the world! was organized in Ruse on the Danube. The event takes place every year at the University of Ruse where foreign students, brought together by the idea of being “together in all things that make them different” sing and dance on one stage and present the countries they come...
Foreign Students in Bulgaria are Increasing, most are from Greece and Britain
As the number of Bulgarian students is decreasing, foreigners studying in Bulgarian higher schools are getting more and more. For five years, the increase is 37.8% and their share reaches 7%. This is apparent from the data of the National Statistical Institute. In the academic year 2018/2019 students – Bulgarian citizens, are 199.4...
Brezovo – unexpected encounters with history
If you are looking for an unusual and interesting holiday destination, you might be willing to try Brezovo in Southern Bulgaria. This little-known small town is not among the popular tourist spots, but its residents are convinced that they also have something to show the world. You will see that this part of Bulgaria will find a place in your...
Major-General Dimitar Pernikliyski’s house in Sofia is a monument of culture, restored thanks to its new owner
The topic of preservation of Bulgarian cultural heritage has long been part of public agenda. In the capital city of Sofia alone, the number of buildings – monuments of culture is about 800. Problems related to their status, given by the National Institute of Immovable Cultural Heritage, are some of the obstacles owners face when taking...
In March 2019, the Number of the Trips of Bulgarian Residents Abroad Was 478.3 Thousand
In March 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 478.3 thousand (Annex, Table 1) or by 3.5% above the registered in March 2018, according to data of the National Statistical Institute. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, an increase was observed in the total number of the trips of Bulgarians to: Germany...
Whale was Detained in Norway on Suspicion of Being a Russian Spy
A whale found on the coast of Norway, carrying a special Russian harness and probably trained by the Russian navy, said a Norwegian expert, quoted by the BBC. Marine biologist Professor Awund Rickardsen explained that the harness has a GoPro camera holder and a label that points to St. Petersburg. Norwegian fisherman managed to remove it from the...
Bulgaria is a Neighbor of “Three of the Most Miserable Economies” in the World
Venezuela continues this year to head the Bloomberg rating for “the most miserable economies in the world,” but three of the top ten are neighbors of Bulgaria. Turkey ranks fourth, Greece – fifth, and Serbia is the tenth. Many will be surprised that in the top 10 is Spain (under No. 8), but Bloomberg explains that they are...
Bulgarian Vice President Participated at a Conference “Euro-vectors to the US-China-Russia Geopolitical Triangle”
“Russia is an immediate neighbour of the European Union, with which we have to define our relations clearly and take them out of the deadlock they are in. The talk about sanctions against Russia is important and the economic security of our citizens does not allow us to reduce the debate to superficial slogans with questionable purpose....
Report: Europeans Do Not Exclude War on the Old Continent
Europeans believe that war on the Old Continent is possible. The main reason – the tension between the West and Russia. The findings are from a report commissioned by a prestigious German foundation. In the context of the dramatic challenges facing the European security architecture, the emergence of hot and cold conflicts, annexes and...
