Varna Opera February

http://www.operavarna.bg/monthly_progall_a.php?page=program_listnogenre&date=201102

Here is the wonderful February programme for the Opera.

5000 page views

Dear Readers,

Another milestone was passed yesterday with over 5000 page views.Keep up the good work !.

Bulgarian House Renovation Special Offer-Update

In response to the large number of e mails that I have received about our renovation offer, I am glad to confirm that we will be holding this offer throughout the summer season.It's a very bad recession we are in, and everybody wants value for their money.As mentioned previously just e mail me on info@gobg.co.uk for further info or via the website embedded in this link. The original offer is in the left hand 'popular posts' column.

Carlos Gardel - Por Una Cabeza

I just love this music !.

Calendar of Events Bulgaria 2011

http://www.potarsi.bulgariatravel.org./calendar/index.pcgi?date=2011-2-29

I found this website which may be of use to those planning to come to Bulgaria this year.Talking of this year please feel free to participate in our online poll in the left hand column.

The Uncle Bulgaria Members Club

To celebrate the continuing success of this blog, the management: aka me, are launching the 'Uncle Bulgaria Members Club'. All you have to do is become a follower on the icon in the right hand column. and you will receive an exclusive monthly bulletin on Bulgarian political and economic affairs, heavily schewed towards an english speaking market.The bulletin will include tips and exclusives which will only later be published on the main blog.For all other readers, pleased rest assured that the main digest will still maintain its usual standard.

Uncle Bulgaria

Airport Security

In the wake of the Moscow bombing President Medvedev has sacked the security boss at the airport, and the Bulgarian government has rushed out a statement to the effect that its airports and stations have tight security.

However the pertinent fact is that there are virtually no measures, outside of airplanes themselves, whereby a terrorist can be stopped.For example a suicide bomber gets on a bus and simply blows themselves up, nothing can stop that, the same applies to the public area of an airport or bus/railway station.

The job of preventing this type of terrorism lies with the security agencies and with a more general public vigilance.

For the US the obvious measure is strict gun control, but the NRA gun lobby is too powerful for that, so the Arizona horror will happen over and over again.

But when you see politicians start sacking people it is mostly a case of sacrificial lambs.

New investors to stir up Bulgaria's property market in 2011 - Colliers International - Property - The Sofia Echo

New investors to stir up Bulgaria's property market in 2011 - Colliers International - Property - The Sofia Echo: "-

A positive report from Colliers one of the more respected commentators with an interest.It says the market should pick up in the second half of this year and I tend to concur.Prices have got low enough to attract investors now.

Moody's cuts ratings of MKB Unionbank, outlook 'stable' - Business - The Sofia Echo

Moody's cuts ratings of MKB Unionbank, outlook 'stable' - Business - The Sofia Echo: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Here is a link to an article regarding the credit downgrading of a major Bulgarian bank.To me this sounds as if the bank is beginning to struggle.

Great Internet Website for English Language Programmes

Linked from this posting is a great website which has around 170 channels each created by an internet users, they simply upload programmes, or movies, they like and you can watch for free.I have found it a real godsend living out here.

Most people will also know that 'Bulsat' is the main satellite internet provider in Bulgaria and it provides enough english language programming to keep you sane.Many internet providers also have TV offers now.The combined internet/tv packages should cost around 40lv/20 Euros a month.For those who love their UK football it is all included if you purchase the Diema/Nova package.Even Coca-Cola Championship games are covered on Ring TV.

Dire,Dire,Dire

And I am not just referring to Keiron Dyer, last night was another shambles for West Ham fans.After a promising first half, the team fell apart and the ruinous defence again returned to haunt us.The only two decent performances were from Carlton Cole and Robert Green.If it hadn't been for Green the scoreline could have been far worse, to throw away a 3-1 aggregate lead in this manner is pathetic.I cannot see West Ham staying in the premiership if this is the best they can do.Birmingham were beaten 5-0 recently and are only three places above West Ham.What a sorry saga.

Berbatov weaves his magic !

Hats off to Bulgaria's Dimitur Berbatov, for his match winning performance against Blackpool last night.They went from 2-0 down to 3-2 victors. Lets hope West Ham can emulate this spirit in their second leg Carling Cup semi-final against Birmingham at St. Andrews tonight.West Ham could do with a little cheer in what has been a dreadful season.

Bulgarian rural property prices return to 2004 levels - Property - The Sofia Echo

Bulgarian rural property prices return to 2004 levels - Property - The Sofia Echo

Here is a link to an article in the Sofia Echo regarding house prices in rural areas.Obviously it has alot of good news in it.My one codicil is that 'rural property' can mean anything from a nice renovation to a hovel.Also may of the villages close to the cities are almost 'suburbs' so it depends how many of these were sold and how many more remote properties.Certainly the Burgas prices in particular seem alot higher than others.

Bulgarian Phrases

This is good stuff if you feel like trying out some basic Bulgarian whilst here.

New Build Properties Nr Topola,Bulgaria-3 new golf courses nearby

Here we have a very prestigious development in Topola, Bulgaria's golf  'mecca'. Each house is 160m2 with three bedrooms, each with a balcony, and two bathrooms/wcs.There is plentiful off-street parking and a large 8 x 5 metre pool.The development is nearing completion.There are panoramic views of the Black Sea.Each house is for sale at 140,000 Euro's.Varna airport is 45 minutes away. Contact info@gobg.co.uk or go to the website by clicking on the topic heading.

Blog Update

Regular readers (and there are quite alot of you now) will note that my postings have become alot more regular.If you want to be notified when something new is posted, then simply become a follower by clicking the icon on the right hand side of the blog or,alternatively, click on one of the 'subscribe to' icons further down on the right side.If you like the blog then click on the adverts from google.

Is this the top 10 classical composers ?

This is the New York Times's music critics take on the top 10, strange no Tchaikovsky or Handel but Debussy and Bartok instead.Stravinskys inclusion I find a bit odd, and Schubert too.No place for Rossini either.What do you think ?.


1 Bach
2 Beethoven
3 Mozart
4 Schubert
5 Debussy
6 Stravinsky
7 Brahms
8 Verdi
9 Wagner
10 Bartók

Dozens Killed In Moscow Airport Suicide Bombing

Disgusting Bomb in Moscow tonight, Its not pretty but terrorism is vile.

Bulgaria Relocation Finder

Hi again readers.Another offer for the New Year is my Bulgaria Relocation Finder service.We have agents in Sofia, Varna and Burgas to help customers with all their relocation needs, whether they be business or private clients.Assistance includes legal services,accountancy, translation,accommodation and property locating service, as well as recruitment and web design .Contact me on info@gobg.co.uk for an informal discussion or skype darrin2433.

BBC Newsreader Blunders