Lovely Promotional video for Bulgaria

Bulgarian Tourism is surging. It is a very beautiful country with lots to offer, as you can see from this video. Great news for Bulgaria.

Bulgaria News:The Danube City of Ruse

Ruse, is a very nice city with super 19th-century architecture.It is also where the railway first came to Bulgaria. Located about 90 minutes from Varna. Here you will find the main Danube bridge. Bucharest is about an hour after you cross.

Balchik News:Golfers from around the world the first tournament for the "Albena and friends' - 03/07/2017 - Sport - news Dobrich

Golfers from around the world the first tournament for the "Albena and friends' - 03/07/2017 - Sport - news Dobrich:

Black Sea Golf

Before 2009, there was no golf on the Black Sea.

However, in the space of a few years, three top-rank international golf courses were constructed. 

Two are Gary Player signature golf courses, the other Ian Woosnam.

Balchik is now a major golfing hub for the Balkans and indeed Europe. Clients flock from all over the world to play Black Sea golf.

For more information on Balchik please email info@gobg.co.uk

Thracian Cliffs. A spectacular Gary Player signature course

Miners from Obrochiste again without pay - 07/03/2017 - Other - news Dobrich

Miners from Obrochiste again without pay - 07/03/2017 - Other - news Dobrich:

This is an ongoing dispute and once again highlights poor management practices in Bulgaria such as delayed wages. The company, in this case, is in danger of losing its mining concession because of other issues such as pollution.

The mine is located 3km from the Albena resort, 35km North of Varna.

Temperatures will drop and the maximum will be between 32 ° and 37 ° - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Temperatures will drop and the maximum will be between 32 ° and 37 ° - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Interesting link to news article about UK Doctors training in Bulgaria

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-40461448                                                         

July Morning Rock Concert Video in Bulgaria

There is a long tradition of staying up to greet the dawn on 1st July in Bulgaria.Here with a rock concert.

Code Оrange For Dangerous High Temperatures is in Force for 21 Districts in Bulgaria Today - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Code Оrange For Dangerous High Temperatures is in Force for 21 Districts in Bulgaria Today - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

The warning is in effect until Sunday.Advice is to keep out of the sun and drink plenty.

Parliament Changes Law to Remove Road Signs Warning Drivers of Cameras - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Parliament Changes Law to Remove Road Signs Warning Drivers of Cameras - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Significant changes to speed camera laws, beware.

Photo story: Turquoise Blue Black Sea, NASA Image of the Day

Photo story: Turquoise Blue Black Sea, NASA Image of the Day:

Yellow Code for Heat in 16 Regions, Thunders Expected in 10 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Yellow Code for Heat in 16 Regions, Thunders Expected in 10 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

It could be very hot and stormy in places like Albena today

Balchik News:Top restaurant in Balchik,Bulgaria, El Sympatico just gets better

From the 26th June for a whole week, the Restaurant El Sympatico, one of Balchik, Bulgaria's top eateries, just gets better and better.

In Balchik, Bulgaria there is none to beat.

It is our special week at the seaside. 

Book up for our special menu.

https://www.facebook.com/elsimpatico.balchik/


We invite you to our "Week of Restaurants: Black Sea" summer.

The chefs of six restaurants have prepared a special theme menu with Black Sea food, served with a selection of drinks provided by our partners.

Menu

Dinner

Amus Bush

Gyoza with shrimps

Salad

Green salad with seafood, sweet and spicy dressing

Main course

Surf and Turf/Beefsteak and roasted royal shrimps

Dessert

chocolate cake

Drinks are included in the price

50ml.Plomari 

a glass of wine

Rosé and white

30ml. Hennessy

Acqua Panna and Pellegrino

42 lv.

There are a tremendous amount of offers, on a daily basis, so email: 

elsimpatico@abv.bg

Book a table for these nights or any other, or simply enquire about the varied entertainment.

The friendly English speaking staff will be glad to help you.

Terrace is great

Cuisine from the Far East and the best parts of Europe compete with Latin American and other far-flung parts of the world for a week of gastronomic delights. 

Bar is good too

This week from the 26th June, be aghast at the best of the best of dinners.

Spaghetti, Mussels, Pork, Beef, anything.

Why not some Mussels?

Balchik News:Beautiful Balchik, Bulgaria - Part 2

Balchik, Bulgaria News





A nice overview of the Palace Gardens and the area surrounding (though not the best of weather).

More information on this and much more in the next instalment.For further news on Balchik email info@gobg.co.uk

Balchik News:Beautiful Balchik,Bulgaria - Part 4

This is a brilliant montage of the palace and gardens in Balchik.

This is a stunning town and you can buy a holiday home here from as little as 13,000 Euro's in a neighbouring village or 50,000 Euro's in the town.www.gobg.co.uk  or email info@gobg.co.uk

Balchik News:Beautiful Balchik, Bulgaria - Part 1

Balchik News

This is the first in a regular series of articles related to the historic harbour town of Balchik.

The town itself dates back into antiquity and was originally known as Dionysius, after the Greek God of Food and Wine.Still, to this day you can see the ruins of the Temple of Kibella (Sybil) and several other examples of Greco-Roman history here.

For our picture today we feature Nymphaeum or Water Temple: the fake Greco-Roman ornamental pool in the former Romanian Summer Palace:

A water feature from the Palace

A place of peace and tranquillity, overlooking the Black Sea, the Palace complex attracts thousands of visitors every year. For more information about Balchik please email info@gobg.co.uk

Balchik News:Beautiful Balchik, Bulgaria - Part 7

As part of our occasional series showcasing Balchik, Bulgaria; here is a nice example of the inter-war architecture of the town.This building is located in Old Balchik, on the way up to the Town Hall.

This building, as with most of the older parts of the town, dates from the period when Balchik and the South Dobrudja region, in general, was under Romanian rule (1919-1940). Balchik became the administrative centre for the area.

A traditional turn of century building in Balchik

Balchik, of course, has changed rapidly, particularly since the 21st Century, when a lot of new investment has taken place, not only many new hotels, but also renovated buildings such as the Port Building which was completed in July 2015, and will provide for a Museum of the Sea and 300 seat restaurant.

For more information about Balchik email info@gobg.co.uk

Beautiful Balchik, Bulgaria - Part 3

Waterfall in the Palace

Here is the Waterfall within the Palace complex.The Palace and its gardens were designed by the Russian Tsars designers. 

Some of the best in Europe.

Everything in the complex was started in 1926 and completed in 1937.

Remember that this part of Bulgaria was awarded to Romania in 1919 as a reward for their part on the Allied side.

(Queen Marie of Romania was instrumental in bringing Romania on to the war).

In 1940 Hitler gave the region back to Bulgaria as a reward for its pro-Axis stance.

Queen Marie's heart was buried in the Palace and was removed back to Bran Castle in Romania.

The Palace remains the centrepiece of the tourist industry in Balchik, and is popular with a variety of nationalities, but especially Romanians.

 For more information on Balchik e mail info@gobg.co.uk 

Beautiful Balchik, Bulgaria - Part 5

The Palace and Beach

Balchik is located 45km North of Varna.A bright, historic place.

Here are two views of the main Palace building.In fact, the Palace is really a complex of several buildings, including a chapel.As you can see the tower looks a little bit like a minaret, and the architectural styles are a blend of East and West.

On a more personal note, the story goes that Queen Marie used the palace for liaisons with a Turkish lover.

That, of course, is history, but the Palace is an enduring tribute to her love of Balchik, and is her legacy.

For further information about Balchik; e-mail info@gobg.co.uk. For property in the area visit www.gobg.co.uk

Top 10 Places to Visit in Plovdiv - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Top 10 Places to Visit in Plovdiv - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Located just an hours drive from Sofia, Plovdiv has many delightful places to visit,, not least the Roman and Greek archaeological sites and a superb Opera Festival in July.

PM Boyko Borisov Refuses to Мeet with Russian Deputy - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

PM Boyko Borisov Refuses to Мeet with Russian Deputy - Novinite.com - Sofia News Ag

Russian MP Anatoly Karpov suggests it is from Byzantium, hugely controversial.