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Wednesday 27 April 2016

UK £ gets stronger against the Lev


Good news for holiday makers and property buyers, is that the Pound is bouncing back from its recent plummeting value.This morning £1 buys 2.52lv.

Sofia's Renovated Central Railway Station to Be Unveiled Tuesday - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Sofia's Renovated Central Railway Station to Be Unveiled Tuesday - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:


The essential problem with the railway system is actually that the trains are very very slow, as the track is old and even when new trains are purchased they cannot go very fast.

Apparently already a few teething problems: http://sofiaglobe.com/2016/04/26/sofia-central-railway-station-revamp-swanky-interior-skanky-english/

Protesting Coach Operators to Hold Bus Processions in Sofia, Varna - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Protesting Coach Operators to Hold Bus Processions in Sofia, Varna - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:'


Buses in Bulgaria are not as cheap as trains but certainly more comfortable and quicker.There are concerns over road toll fees being introduced amongst other things.

Tuesday 26 April 2016

THERION will play on July 2 in Kavarna Rock Fest

Kavarna celebrates St. George's Day

Kavarna celebrates St. George Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line:



Uriah Heep are performing in the town square on Orthodox St George's Day

Wizz Air 20% off sale on 26th April

Wizz Air:



20% off all flights to/from Romania, so great if you fly into Constanta and Bucharest and cross by car into Bulgaria.ONLY FOR TODAY 26TH APRIL

Tourism tax to hit Ibiza and Majorca holidaymakers this summer with charges up to £70 - Mirror Online

Tourism tax to hit Ibiza and Majorca holidaymakers this summer with charges up to £70 - Mirror Online:



New Tourist Tax imposed.Why bother with Spain when Bulgaria is tax free and cheaper ?

Bulgaria’s PM Hints at Possible Revision of Controversial Changes to Electoral Code - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria’s PM Hints at Possible Revision of Controversial Changes to Electoral Code - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Basically parliament was seeking to restrict access to polling stations abroad such as just having them at embassies or consulates.This has been amended for EU states.They were also seeking to reduce the vote of the mainly Turkish MRF and DOST parties, who get many votes from Bulgarians living in Turkey.
They are also seeking to hold the referendum (on other electoral changes) to August when many people are on holiday and so the threshold to make the referendum results binding will not be reached.These include reducing the number of MP's and having a majority voting system.Turkeys obviously don't vote for Christmas :).

Wednesday 20 April 2016

Car Crash kills two on Dobrich Ring Road

Balchik Info - News - New local elections in July in Balchik

Balchik Info - News - New local elections in July in Balchik:



Bit of a shocker this.

The whole local election is to be re-run after irregularities discovered.

Bulgarian Retro Museum in Varna


Vintage cars captured the alleys of the Botanical Garden - Balchik Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line

New Section of Sofia Metro Line 2 to Be Launched in July - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

New Section of Sofia Metro Line 2 to Be Launched in July - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Hopefully this will help with Sofia's endemic traffic problems. Most of the city is now covered.


18 Reasons You Should Book A Trip To Bulgaria ASAP

Tuesday 19 April 2016

Ryan Air New fights Sofia-UK and Ireland

London (Stansted), Liverpool, Glasgow and Birmingham.A great improvement. And Dublin !.Hopefully, now that Sofia is a regional hub, we will have flights to Varna.

URIAH HEEP concert in Kavarna on 6 May | WeRock.bg News

URIAH HEEP concert in Kavarna on 6 May | WeRock.bg News:


Bulgaria is a real centre for Rock.

Bulgaria and the Black Sea

Nice tourism video featuring Balchik, Kavarna and Albena.

All very local to this area.....Beautiful isn't it ?


Balchik Palace, Bulgaria: The Movie



We are extremely proud of the jewel in our town, the Royal Palace of the Queen of Romania....

We are located approximately 50km North from Varna airport.

For more information on Balchik, and property here, e mail 
info@gobg.co.uk  or visit website www.gobg.co.uk

Yellow code in Dobrich Wednesday Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line

Yellow code in Dobrich Wednesday Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line:

Batten down the hatches tomorrow then !.Torrential rain in spurts, storms.


Today's Quote: Bulgaria's PM on Macedonia's Gruevski - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

High Tech Pitch in Bulgarian Football


   This is funny !.

7 interesting facts about Bulgaria


  It is a fascinating country.

Bulgaria’s Economy Minister Presents Investment Opportunities to City of London Corporation - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Thursday 14 April 2016

Tickets for Public Transport in Sofia to Cost BGN 1.6 from June 1 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Tickets for Public Transport in Sofia to Cost BGN 1.6 from June 1 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:



10 ticket cards cost only 12lv though. Just to put this in perspective: 1.60lv is 0.65p in sterling, or 0.80 Euro. In London, a minimum fare for a short journey is around £1.50 (with a travel card). In Sofia the length of journey does not matter, it's the same price.

Euronews interview with the President of Bulgaria

http://www.euronews.com/2016/04/14/moral-crisis-could-destroy-eu-warns-bulgarian-president/

Direct link to an interview in English with the Bulgarian President.




Rainbow over Balchik tonight

A great omen for a great season !.



Video Cartoon on Bulgarian Migrant Hunters, PM Removed from TV's Website - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Video Cartoon on Bulgarian Migrant Hunters, PM Removed from TV's Website - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:



Obviously political pressure brought to bear.Press Freedom is a bit of an oxymoron here

Tuesday 12 April 2016

Buying in Bulgaria ? Why not get your property surveyed before you buy it.

In the UK, no one would dream of buying a property without a survey .

Why avoid it in Bulgaria ?.

However, few buyers in Bulgaria do, storing up problems for later, and high renovation costs.

If you want a thorough survey, e mail us at info@gobg.co.uk or visit our website www.gobg.co.uk


Saturday 9 April 2016

Friday 8 April 2016

Nice 3 bed Villa in Balchik 70,000 Euro

Super three bed villa with two bathrooms, a garage, kitchen everything.In a great location with a sea view.You could not ask for more !.Located 4km from Balchik and the beach, 50 minutes from Varna airport.Great restaurant and shops 30m away. 

STOP PRESS : JUST REDUCED TO 70000.This is to reflect that some minor renovations are necessary.Go to www.gobg.co.uk or e mail info@gobg.co.uk


The property can be found on the website on page two of  'Black Sea'  'Houses'




Six-Point Referendum on Political System to be Held in Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Luxury 4 bed Villa in a Balchik villa zone 135,000 Euro's

A very desirable 4 bed family villa in a sought after villa zone within a short distance to Balchik town.The villa has all modern amenities and of a high standard.

For more information go to www.gobg.co.uk where it is listed under Black Sea Properties or e mail info@gobg.co.uk


4 bed Villa in Balchik Villa Zone just 45,000 Euro's

We are proud to offer this very special villa, in the beautiful Shepherds Beach villa zone of Balchik, the pearl of the Black Sea Coast.

The villas has 4 bedrooms , 2 shower rooms, a living area with a fireplace and a kitchen, big terrace on the first floor with a built in BBQ. The property is in good condition.Its size is 140 sq.m. , garden size 615 sq.m.; with a well in it. 

Ground floor – 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room, living room with a fireplace and a kitchen 
First floor – 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room, big terrace with BBQ. 

The plot has two accesses – from the upper road and from the lower road. The upper road access has a parking place too. 

Varna airport is 45 minutes away. An absolute bargain.

Go to www.gobg.co.uk for more info the property is listed under 'Black Sea' 'Houses' or e mail info@gobg.co.uk






Bulgaria's MPs Revoke Ban on Beach Camping - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Wednesday 6 April 2016

Bulgaria-Morocco Charter Flights to Begin September - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria-Morocco Charter Flights to Begin September - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:



I suppose so...........

Romanian President Recalls Ambassador to Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Romanian President Recalls Ambassador to Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania


Obviously not a very good diplomatic service !. How can you be Ambassador to Italy and not know the name of the Italian Foreign Minister ?.

New 2 bedroom House close to the Black Sea 44,000 Euro's

Our latest offer is this beautiful, spacious two bedroom house in a quiet rural location but only 30 minutes drive from the Black Sea and 15 minutes from the town of Dobrich which has all amenities.In the village itself, there are 2 shops, a bar, post office, but it is less than 10 minutes from the town of General Toshevo, which has most things that you would need
The house is 85m2 and the garden 2340m.
There is ample off street parking for 3/4 cars. The large garden has fruit and Walnut trees. There is high speed internet connection in the house.The property is built to a VERY high standard, there is a wood fired central heating system.
For further information go to www.gobg.co.uk the property is listed under 'Dobrich' and 'Houses' or e mail info@gobg.co.uk