Bulgaria travel news
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Highest parts of Vitosha Mountain are easily accessible with public transport
Easily accessible public transport will be provided to the highest parts of Vitosha mountain as an alternative of the usage of private vehicles.

Greek Businessmen Flock to Bulgarian Language Classes
Greek merchants and businessmen are flocking to Bulgarian language classes.

SPA destination Sandanski presented at 43rd International Tourism Fair
Sandanski Municipality and the Association of Hoteliers, restaurateurs and tour operators presented the Spa Destination of Sandanski at the 43rd International Tourism Fair in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Lift from Mountain Bike Park in Borovets resort works until the end of October
The lift Sitnyakovo Express, which services the entertainment park Mountain Bike Park in the popular Borovets resort, will work every weekend until the end of October.

The medieval church ‘St.George’ in Kyustendil attracts more tourists
The medieval church ‘ St George’ in Kyustendil attracts more tourists from different parts of the country. The temple is one of Kyustendil's most popular landmarks.

Yachts and water sports become popular at Bulgarian seaside
Yachts and water sports will be a priority for the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. French exhibition for water sports Grand Pavoa, which organizers showed their interest in the popular Black Sea city.

August-a strong month for tourism
The number of foreigners in Bulgaria in August 2010 was increased by 11.3% in comparison with the same month of 2009.

130 tourists from USA visited the medieval fortress Baba Vida
More than 300 tourists visited the medieval fortress Baba Vida during the weekend. The cultural landmark is one of the most remarkable fortresses in Bulgaria.

Primarily Greeks visit Ognyanovo-popular destination for rural tourism
The village Ognyanovo is Greeks' most preferred destination for rural tourism.

The medieval fortress Krakra in Pernik will be upgraded
Two towers will be built from the eastern part of the medieval fortress Krakra near Pernik. The fortress will become an attractive venue for travellers.

Prices for winter holidays will be increased by 2%
Prices of winter holidays will increase by 2% during the upcoming winter season.

Bansko- new winter capital of the Balkans
Bansko was officially announced 'Winter capital of Balkans'.

New ski lift in Bansko resort constructed
The project for the new lift in the ski zone Bansko, which construction was permitted by the state this summer and later on suspended due to unauthorized tree cutting, has been recently continued.

Bulgaria Expects 3% More Tourists in Winter
The number of tourists will be increased 3% for the upcoming winter season

Bulgaria Should Develop Culture Tourism
Which will be the Bulgarian sights in the European map of culture tourism? What are the challenges to the business willing to invest in the Bulgarian past and how the state can help the sector receive guests all over the year, are some of the topics Mr. Sharlopov gave opinion on.

Bulgaria Plans to Fight Crisis with Culture Tourism
Bulgaria promotes its culture and historical heritage with video clips and films.

World-famous Chinese art group visits Bulgaria for the first time
Chinese art group of disabled people visits Sofia on 1st of October 2010.

Bulgaria has a great potential to develop balneology, SPA and wellness tourism
Bulgaria has a great potential to develop SPA and wellness tourism. Bulgaria boasts a wealth of mineral springs.

World tourism day celebrated with various events
World tourism day, 27th of September, has been celebrated for over three decades. The slogan this year is ‘Tourism and Biodiversity’.

Cheap airline tickets to attractive destinations for only 1 EUR
Cheap airline tickets to attractive destinations for only 1 EUR. Do's and dont's

Bulgaria is a part of the European SPA map
Bulgaria is an essential destination in European SPA map and new Tourism Law gives a light to the standards in terms of the quality of SPA services.

Sliven town restores the antique fortress in ‘Sinite Kamani
6 M BGN will be invested in the restoration of the antique fortress Tuida in the locality Hisarlyka in Sliven town. It is expected that the fortress will turn into an attractive tourist landmark.

Eco path leads to Perperikon
One can reach the archaeological complex Perperikon through a new eco path. It is well-marked and information signs are installed all the way from Bolyartsi village to the sanctuary.

Summer Vacation Prices Remain the Same for a Year
Bulgaria’s Ministers of Finance, Simeon Djankov and of Economy and Energy, Traycho Traykov will inquire in Brussels whether the uniform stakes of VAT in tourism sector could be levied in October 2011.

Bulgaria promotes the tourist product on the web
After having finished an analysis on the issue, Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Energetics concluded that Internet tends to be the most efficient and beneficial communication channel for the promotion of Bulgaria’s tourist product.

The number of German tourists in Bulgaria increased
Figures of this summer season showed that there is a growth between 3% and 7% in the number of German tourists at Bulgaria’s Northern Black Sea.

Regular flights from Yekaterinburg to Sofia city
The airline company ‘’Ural airlines’’ launches new flights to Sofia as of 1st of October 2010, announced e1.ru.

Americans restore Bulgarian Pompeius
US residents spent 50 000 USD on the restoration and conservation of Bulgarian Pompeius which is also known as the antique Roman settlement Nikopolis ad Istrum.

Ethno Eco Festival is held in Plovdiv city
2010-09-18 , Anita Valentinova, source: dariknews.bg

Indian Cinema Makes Breakthrough in Sofia
Bollywood films are to flood Bulgarian cinema theaters in October. A motley mixture of India’s best films arrives for a festival in Bulgaria. The fans will be able to see in Cineplex Bollywood’s top 9 films and the cream of their contemporary stars - Bipasha Basu, Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan.

Albena summer resort welcomes more tourists this summer
More than 200 000 tourists have chosen Albena coastal resort for their summer vacation 2010 and therefore the splendid resort has registered a growth of 10% of the number of tourists.

Varna Airport welcomed more Russian and Polish passengers
Varna Airport announced that there is a growth of 20% of the number of Russians and Polish that arrived at Varna Airport.

Forum for Cultural tourism in Varna city
The preparation for the Third ‘’Black Sea tourist forum Varna 2010’’ under the topic ‘’Cultural tourism-the future of Bulgaria’’ is currently underway.

Night Golf tournament for the first time in Bulgaria
The first night golf tournament in Bulgaria takes place on 17th of September 2010. The venue is Pravets Golf and SPA resort.

Bourgas Museum displays the biggest numismatic collection in the world
Regional Historic Museum in Bourgas city will exhibit for the first time the biggest collection of 2010 antique coins which were minted in the ancient Deultum.

Enrique Iglesias to Shine in Sofia
2010-09-14 , Standart Daily

Angela Merkel Visits Rousse in October
On October 11th, Germany's Chancellor, Angela Merkel will arrive in Rousse on the Danube. She has been invited by Rousse University the board of which decided to render her the title of doctor honoris causa at a special ceremony.

Norway Interested in Bulgarian Wine
Norway likes Bulgarian wine. “We will supply Bulgaria with fish and you will give us wine,” suggested Norway’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Tove Skarstein at a meeting with Bulgaria’s Minister of Agriculture, Miroslav Naydenov.

Ancient Nessebar Reveals Its Secrets
Bulgarian archaeologists have found a bronze hydria in a tomb dating back to 4th century BC during excavations in the Necropolis of Mesambria in the Black Sea city of Nessebar.

Fifth International Conference ‘’European city’ in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s capital city, Sofia, will the official host of the 5th International conference ‘’European city-architecture and city-planning’. The event takes place from 16th until 17th of September 2010.

Glenn Miller Orchestra gig in Bulgaria
The kings of Swing, Glenn Miller Orchestra, visit Bulgaria this year. The gig will take place on 15th of December 2010 in the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria’s seaside capital.

ELPHEGOR, VREID & Emancer gig in Sofia city
The Austrian Belphegor visits Bulgaria for the second time. The date of the venue is 6th of October 2010.

Bulgaria Mulls 9% Unified Tourism VAT
Bulgaria's government plans to introduce a 9% unified value-added tax (VAT) in the tourism sector, not 14% as initially planned, the prime minister said on Friday.

Watain and Destroyer 666 gig in Bulgaria
Black metal band Watain will gig in Sofia city, Bulgaria on 13th of October 2010. The venue is RBF club.

Antonis Vardis performs in Sofia, Bulgaria
The legendary Greek artist and composer Antonis Vardis and his son Yanis Vardis will gig this year in Sofia city, Bulgaria.

Cæcilie Norby gigs in Sofia
Many fans, critics and the most famous musicians define Cæcilie Norby as the best Danish Jazz singer. She will perform in Sofia city on 28th of September 2010.

Balkan Yacht Championship in Bourgas started with a spectacular parade
43rd edition of Balkan Yacht Championship started withj a spectacular parade of participants in Bourgas.

Club des Belugas performs in Sofia city
Club des Belugas will present their mixes and performances in Sofia city on the occasion of the 9th anniversary of Jazz Fm Radio. Club des Belugas are renowned musicians due to their modern, authentic music and innovatory arrangements of Jazz standards. The concert will take place on 16th of September 2010 at 7:30pm in Hall 1 of National Palace of Culture, Sofia city, Bulgaria.

Los Romeros performs in Sofia city
If you like guitar music, then you will be pleased to hear that Los Romeros performs in Sofia city on 6th of October 2010. Los Romeros are widely popular as the greatest masters of the guitar.

Sofia Jazz Peak 2010-International Music Festival
If you are a fan of gentle sounds and pleasant melodies, then we strongly recommend you to attend Sofia Jazz Peak 2010 which marks the 9th anniversary of Jazz FM radio in Bulgaria.
olivier Buirette - France, 15.12.2010 14:32
and a long long stay in France now... ;-))