A blog by a British expat living and working in Balchik,Bulgaria, but not exclusively about Bulgaria.A forum to discuss news both here and in the UK.Full of advice,assistance and property offers,particularly for Balchik and the Dobrich and Varna areas.Top for Balchik and Bulgaria News
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Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
Romanian air traffic controllers to go on general strike Tuesday 30th May
Romanian air traffic controllers to go on general strike next week:
Should mean disruption to all flights crossing Romanian airspace including U.K. ones.
Should mean disruption to all flights crossing Romanian airspace including U.K. ones.
Bears keep tourists from getting to Vlad the Impaler’s citadel in Romania - Romania Insider
Bears keep tourists from getting to Vlad the Impaler’s citadel in Romania - Romania Insider:
But Bobo the friendly bear here says you are welcome !.
But Bobo the friendly bear here says you are welcome !.
Today it Will be Mostly Sunny with Maximum Temperatures 20°-25° - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Today it Will be Mostly Sunny with Maximum Temperatures 20°-25° - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
The good weather finally turns up !. 27C tomorrow.
The good weather finally turns up !. 27C tomorrow.
Monday, 29 May 2017
Sunday, 28 May 2017
New Craft Beer shop opens in Sofia
Probably need to explain what craft beer is.Real Ale is an English thing brewed in a traditional manner from wheat and hops, barley malt etc.Craft Beer is basically American and includes fruit and other experimental options.
Saturday, 27 May 2017
Code Yellow Warning Issued Over Heavy Rain in 18 Bulgarian Districts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Code Yellow Warning Issued Over Heavy Rain in 18 Bulgarian Districts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Lighter rain along the coast, although thunderstorms expected.
Lighter rain along the coast, although thunderstorms expected.
Friday, 26 May 2017
Where to put Europe’s bank regulator? Try Bulgaria – Breakingviews
Where to put Europe’s bank regulator? Try Bulgaria – Breakingviews:
Interesting argument that the European Banking Authority (EBA) should move to Sofia.Might be a good bet politically with Bulgaria's Russian tug of war over gas and sphere's of influence. Another series of job losses in the City of London over Brexit.
Interesting argument that the European Banking Authority (EBA) should move to Sofia.Might be a good bet politically with Bulgaria's Russian tug of war over gas and sphere's of influence. Another series of job losses in the City of London over Brexit.
International Conference on Bulgarian Church’s Contribution to Saving Bulgarian Jews to Take Place in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
International Conference on Bulgarian Church’s Contribution to Saving Bulgarian Jews to Take Place in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Editor's Note: The Bulgarian Jewish population were not sent off to death camps due to the activities of various groups: including church, king and some politicians.
The Bulgarian government was anti-semitic for most of this period, and where Bulgarian troops were fighting alongside the Germans in area's outside Bulgaria, there was some assistance given in rounding up and deporting Jews.
Editor's Note: The Bulgarian Jewish population were not sent off to death camps due to the activities of various groups: including church, king and some politicians.
The Bulgarian government was anti-semitic for most of this period, and where Bulgarian troops were fighting alongside the Germans in area's outside Bulgaria, there was some assistance given in rounding up and deporting Jews.
Thursday, 25 May 2017
Bulgaria Celebrates Day of Education, Culture, Slavonic Alphabet - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria Celebrates Day of Education, Culture, Slavonic Alphabet - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
It is important to note that this is the earliest alphabet used in this part of Europe in the early modern period.
It is important to note that this is the earliest alphabet used in this part of Europe in the early modern period.
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Condor inaugurates flights from Leipzig to Bourgas | The Sofia Globe
Condor inaugurates flights from Leipzig to Bourgas | The Sofia Globe:
Another budget airline flies to Bulgaria.
Another budget airline flies to Bulgaria.
Monday, 22 May 2017
8 Bulgarian spices that define the local cuisine - kashkaval tourist
8 Bulgarian spices that define the local cuisine - kashkaval tourist:
Personally, love the chilli flakes, oregano (rigan) and red pepper ideal for chilli con carne and curries, when made up into a paste.
Personally, love the chilli flakes, oregano (rigan) and red pepper ideal for chilli con carne and curries, when made up into a paste.
Sunday, 21 May 2017
Enhanced Security Measures Along Bulgarian Summer Resorts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Enhanced Security Measures Along Bulgarian Summer Resorts - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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| Joint Bulgarian-Romanian Black Sea Police Patrol |
Friday, 19 May 2017
Sofia’s Municipal Council Approves Measures Against Air Pollution - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Sofia’s Municipal Council Approves Measures Against Air Pollution - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Terrible air quality in Sofia due to the preponderance of old cars and traffic jams.The Metro system has helped but still a big problem.
Terrible air quality in Sofia due to the preponderance of old cars and traffic jams.The Metro system has helped but still a big problem.
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
US Warship Visits Varna Port - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
US Warship Visits Varna Port - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
This comes amidst increased tension in the Black Sea region, with both Russia Naval and Air force manoeuvres.The destroyer is obviously there as a NATO muscle flex.
This comes amidst increased tension in the Black Sea region, with both Russia Naval and Air force manoeuvres.The destroyer is obviously there as a NATO muscle flex.
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