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Thursday 31 January 2013

Serbian Prime Minister's Full Frontal No Knickers Interview



Here is one way to get a story !.

A Guest Post


Thanks to Ellis for this guest post..Remember if you have anything you want to say about Bulgaria (within reason),or Bulgarian property enquiries just submit to info@gobg.co.uk or go to www.gobg.co.uk

From Life in Bulgaria to a Novel about Bulgaria
Guest Post by Ellis Shuman
My job in Internet marketing was relocated from Tel Aviv, Israel to Sofia in January 2009. I arrived in an unusually warm January and informed my wife, who was still packing up our house, that she wouldn't mind the Bulgarian weather. She arrived the following month and as we left the airport, the snow began to fall. She was not particularly pleased to wake up the next morning to see half a foot of snow outside our apartment.
The two years we lived in Sofia were amazing. Unlike some of my coworkers, we utilized every free weekend to travel around the country. We visited the villages, climbed the mountains, sunbathed on the beaches, and enjoyed learning about Bulgaria's history, culture, and cuisine. We made many friends and even learned a bit of Bulgarian. Okay, a very little bit of Bulgarian.
During our two years in Bulgaria we maintained a very active blog detailing our adventures in the country. Even though we knew we needed to return to Israel at the end of the period, where our family was waiting for us, we had quite a few regrets about leaving Bulgaria.
I continued to return to Bulgaria every day, by writing about the country in a fictional sort of way. After two years I finally completed a novel, set in Bulgaria. The novel is a suspense story, but it is also one in which Bulgaria plays a major role.
My book, Valley of Thracians, is the tale of a Peace Corps volunteer who goes missing somewhere in Bulgaria, and of his grandfather who comes to search for him. But there is more to the story. There is buried treasure and a depiction of Bulgaria's rich past.
Valley of Thracians is now available for Kindle at Amazon, with other formats to follow.

Bulgaria: Reporters Without Borders: Bulgarian Media Fully Muzzled - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: Reporters Without Borders: Bulgarian Media Fully Muzzled - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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Shameful.

Tuesday 29 January 2013

Uncle Bulgaria on the BBC !

I was interviewed today on BBC Radio West Midlands about the vexed topic of Bulgarian and Romanian emigration in to the UK.I made a number of (I thought) sensible comments regarding the economic realities in Bulgaria, and the fact that people are going to the UK to work not to claim benefits.It was a nice experience and adds to my interviews on the Wall Street Journal and MSNBC in previous years.


Bulgaria: Convicted Mobster Baretata Shot in Downtown Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: Convicted Mobster Baretata Shot in Downtown Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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Monday 28 January 2013

Web and Blog titles

As you may well know the term, 'Uncle Bulgaria' is from the Wombles (a 1970's amusing cartoon/live animation series on the BBC).

As such I have no copyright on this and just use it in a humourous, non commercial way.My blog site is a bit of fun for me, but also a serious way of attracting interest in Bulgaria.Regular readers will see that it is mainly a news item referral site, intended to put Bulgaria on the European/World map.

Readers may well note that another site in Bulgaria is using the same name.Would you please note that views expressed on this website are nothing to do with me.

Uncle

Nigel Farage about Bulgaria and Romania


Immigration: Romanian or Bulgarian? You won't like it here | UK news | The Guardian

Immigration: Romanian or Bulgarian? You won't like it here | UK news | The Guardian:

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Want to become a British citizen? Better swot up on Monty Python | UK news | guardian.co.uk

Want to become a British citizen? Better swot up on Monty Python | UK news | guardian.co.uk:

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Sunday 27 January 2013

BBC News - Bulgaria set for nuclear power referendum

BBC News - Bulgaria set for nuclear power referendum:

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Breaking News: The referendum was passed 60-40% but as turnout was only just 20% the question is going nowhere except back to parliament.A complete waste of time.

Saturday 26 January 2013

Chased around Europe by snow

I was in the UK last week.What greeted me ?, snow.Arrived back in Bulgaria and yet more snow.

Seriously though I cannot help but note the near hysteria that breaks out in the UK whenever the 'white plague' descends.Nothing seems to work, if you believe the news media, and there are dire predictions of woe.

From what I could see the only real problem was at Heathrow, and that was mainly due to the nature of the airport.It works at 99% capacity, so if the slightest thing goes wrong the airport turns into a UN refugee camp with flights cancelled like nine pins.

When the snow melts we are told to expect floods of biblical proportions, where millions will be drowned, and their houses swept away never to be seen again.

Its just snow, get real !.

Friday 25 January 2013

Bulgaria: 800 000 Russians to Visit Bulgaria in 2013, Ambassador Forecasts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: 800 000 Russians to Visit Bulgaria in 2013, Ambassador Forecasts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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This is a manifestation of a longer term trend leading to Russians becoming the dominant force in Bulgarian tourism.It may also have a side effect that the property market picks up as more and more Russians become investors, rather than just tourists.It is also welcome news that Russians can now purchase visas at the point of entry i.e. the airport.

Saturday 12 January 2013

100,000 visitors to GoBG property website

www.gobg.co.uk

We are very pleased to have passed the 100,000 visitor milestone, it's a real achievement.Have a look yourselves to see what they are talking about.Remember for Building, Renovation and Property sales in Bulgaria, we are the one's to contact.

Snow: England's Big Chill Set To Begin - Yahoo! News UK

Snow: England's Big Chill Set To Begin - Yahoo! News UK:

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Tuesday 8 January 2013

Record Unemployment in the Eurozone

11.8% is the new figure for the unemployment rate in the Eurozone.This contrasts with around 7.8% in the UK.This is grim reading, especially when you realise that in countries like Spain the rate is 20%.

High unemployment increases public expenditure whilst at the same time reducing revenue.It also reduces consumer spending.This sort of structural unemployment can last for generations and inevitably leads to political instability.

Whilst you cannot spend your way out of a recession there are things such as public works schemes, which are proven to help.We badly need to reflate the economy and these are meaningful ways to do so.

Monday 7 January 2013

Top Offers for Bulgarian Property in 2013 - Sale

www.gobg.co.uk

We are pleased to offer a substantially reduced series of plots of land as part of our January sale:

565m2 of land, 150 metres from Black Sea Rama golf course and less than 1km from the World Matchplay course, Thracian Cliffs.In May 2013  this prestigious tournament will be staged there and Bulgaria will truly be on the golfing map.This offer is one for the golfers.Spectacular sea views and room for one large villa.All for just 16000 Euro's.

Plots of 1211m2 and 1421 m2 just 100m from the beach in Tulenovo , a lovely coastal village with a hotel and shops and amazing sea views.Again just 20 minutes from the international golf courses. Just 18000 and 21000 Euro's respectively.

For further info e mail : info@gobg.co.uk , if you have any special requirements then just ask.

BBC News - Cat 'arrested' for break-in at Brazilian prison

BBC News - Cat 'arrested' for break-in at Brazilian prison:

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BBC News - Russia: Raids by wolves spark 'emergency' in Sakha

BBC News - Russia: Raids by wolves spark 'emergency' in Sakha:

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'Scientologists believe the Holocaust was planned and carried out by psychiatrists' - Americas - World - The Independent

'Scientologists believe the Holocaust was planned and carried out by psychiatrists' - Americas - World - The Independent:

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