Facebook Group about Bulgarian Life in English

http://www.facebook.com/groups/179683858757319/

Here is a link to a really nice Bulgarian discussion group of expats, friendly and good people I think

BBC News - The amazing life of Romanian artist who lived on a dump

BBC News - The amazing life of Romanian artist who lived on a dump

Fascinating story

Scaramouche

I love this film, best sword fight ever and brilliant score.Stewart Granger great as usual.

Bucharest to Ruse

Depends what time you arrive in Bucharest.?I do this journey about 3 times a year,so from Otopeni or Baneasa you get the 783 airport bus,which will take you down the main road to its final stop on Unirii square.When you get off the final stop,on your right you will see an Irish pub.Walk past this to the corner of the building and youll see the "Hotel Horoscope"(check "street view"on the google map and youll see it).About 20 metres from here is a parking area,where you can share a taxi down to Ruse,It will cost about 15 euros and takes 1 hour maximum.Its not very well signposted so youll have to look for a taxi,taking in tourists with suitcases etc.(between 10.00am and 10.30 am or 14.00pm and 14.30 pm)- 2 a day. 

This is one of the weakest forms of Transsport in Bucharest,because there is not many public buses between the 2 cities(something the council are hoping to change).You could do the train journey,but it takes twice as long and costs just as much.The taxi,however,takes you to the train/bus station at Ruse,so from there,cross the road and go in and buy a bus ticket for VT.

Just got this from another website, just for info for readers.

Klassa.bg - Chiefs of Lukoil arrive on an emergency visit to Sofia

Klassa.bg - Chiefs of Lukoil arrive on an emergency visit to Sofia

Cavalry arrives !.

Lukoil's refinery in Bulgaria shut down on tax grounds - Business - The Sofia Echo

Lukoil's refinery in Bulgaria shut down on tax grounds - Business - The Sofia Echo

Refining as I suspected, it will be resolved too much is at stake.

Express uses distorted statistics to smear disabled benefit claimants | Political Scrapbook

Express uses distorted statistics to smear disabled benefit claimants | Political Scrapbook.

Typical Express crap.Disabled Benefit applicants often have to appeal at least three times before they are granted it.The system is designed to deter people from claiming.There are many people entitled to this benefit who simply don't claim it.

Armageddon - The Final Countdown

Well Debtmageddon probably won't be quite this bad !, hopefully, fingers crossed.

Bric a Brac

Well viewers, I was mulling over telling you about the 96 year old Australian woman attacked by an 8 foot tall kangaroo, or the apparent demise (at the moment) of Lukoil in Bulgaria, or Piers Morgan (aka Moron) and the hacking scandal or the long distance cougar (the big cat variety) who managed to get from the Black Hills of Dakota to Connecticut.

However I think I will just leave you with a summary as I am hot and bothered currently, and yesterday I was posting most of the day.I don't think I will get my Pullitzer Prize by just being a small time Reuters ! tee hee !.

In the meantime, the countdown to Debtmageddon has begun, so that by 3rd August we should see capitalism go into free-fall when the US cannot pay its bills.

abritinbulgaria blogspot/ aka Uncle Bulgaria Blog stats

Just checking previous posts and I noticed my 7th February Blog Update.

In it I talked of my feeling satisfied that we had achieved 1000 page views in January.Well today I am feeling super-satisfied, as we achieved nearly 2000 views in June and, so far this month, we are heading to 2500 page views. On top of that we are averaging over 20 new visitors per day.Pretty good methinks !.All time total, as at now, is 14053 pageviews.

The Blog was founded (by yours truly) in May 2009 as a hobby mainly, but I have learnt a lot about using the internet from it and really enjoying myself writing and designing/running it.

On a lighter note, it appears that a small minority of you appear to be searching for topics involving the keywords 'Bulgaria' and 'Hooker'. Sorry to disappoint you but this is a news,current affairs,information and humour site, so if you are looking for a prostitute I suggest something like bghookers.bg (it doesn't exist I just made it up !).

Keep reading viewers, as I always say if you have any questions about Bulgaria you feel I could help with please don't hesitate.

Russians 'stopping organising children's holidays at Bulgarian Black Sea coast' - report - Tourism - The Sofia Echo

Russians 'stopping organising children's holidays at Bulgarian Black Sea coast' - report - Tourism - The Sofia Echo

Another example of the Tourism industry shooting itself in the foot.As the article says Kranevo has a lot of children's tour parties, I have not read of any food poisoning there so it would be sad if they lost out as a result of others greed and laxity.

Hovis 'Bike' advert 1973 (Britain's favourite TV ad)

This has just been voted the best UK advert of all time.

Bulgaria: 15 Reckless Holidaymakers Saved from Drowning in One Day at Bulgarian Black Sea Resort - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: 15 Reckless Holidaymakers Saved from Drowning in One Day at Bulgarian Black Sea Resort - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Builder in Bulgaria

Just a short note regarding my business.As well as my estate agent hat, we also do building work including new build renovations,pools and garages.If you need anything done e mail me on info@gobg.co.uk or skype me on darrin2433.For a look at my website just click the post heading. My phone number is 00359 (0)899 968842.

Glenn Beck likens Norwegian dead to Hitler youth | Media | The Guardian

Glenn Beck likens Norwegian dead to Hitler youth | Media | The Guardian

This man is quite clearly demented.

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Italy's jailed mobsters 'humiliated' by clampdown on designer clothing | World news | The Guardian

Italy's jailed mobsters 'humiliated' by clampdown on designer clothing | World news | The Guardian

No more 'Dapper Dons' then ?. Seriously though I thought this went out with 'Goodfellas'.Shocking that it still goes on.

British teenager, Pole die after falling off balconies at Bulgarian resorts - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

British teenager, Pole die after falling off balconies at Bulgarian resorts - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

Vatican recalls Irish ambassador over child sex abuse row | World news | guardian.co.uk

Vatican recalls Irish ambassador over child sex abuse row | World news | guardian.co.uk

Conclusive proof, if needed, that the world is turning on its head !.First Murdoch is brought to book, now the Irish Prime Minister attacks the Catholic Church for covering up and obstructing child abuse cases involving clergy.Sometimes I think god must be sorting out the bad guys.

"Stupidity, Narrowness and Cruelty": The Murdoch Trademarks | James Wolcott's Blog | Vanity Fair

"Stupidity, Narrowness and Cruelty": The Murdoch Trademarks | James Wolcott's Blog | Vanity Fair

After some comedy clips to lighten up Sunday, back to more meaty stuff with an interesting opinion piece from the Tory journalist Charles Moore. Again about Murdoch, but apart from the hideous events in Norway and the Debt ceiling crisis in the US there are few other real news stories.

On the debt ceiling crisis it is worthwhile noting that the Republican Party appears to have been taken over by the political equivalent of the Taliban, who would rather cut welfare payments to the old,sick or poor than deprive their rich buddies of the cash for the spare corporate jet !

They may call rich people 'job creators' I call them rich bastards who can afford to pay a lot more. Due to the Reagan/ Bush tax cuts for the wealthy, the American state now has less tax revenue than under Eisenhower !.

Watch this situation carefully, if no compromise is reach the world will enter the feared double digit recession.