Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Here they come......
Keith Vaz and some other idiot MP will be at Luton airport tomorrow to see the 'hordes' of Romanians arrive..Perhaps someone should tell them that a flight arriving at 7.40am on a Wednesday with a capacity of 200 odd is not really an accurate or empirical assessment.Then again dear old Keith cannot add up his expenses anyway
2013: a Review of our year on Uncle Bulgaria Blog
It has been an interesting year on this blog.Yours truly has been interviewed by BBC radio, and the hits just keep on coming.The loyalty and interest of the readership is greatly appreciated.As mentioned, in earlier posts, we are interested in regional contributions (that are topical) from all parts of Bulgaria.
However, for now, here is a review of what proved popular on the blog this year:
Dobrich's new ,and I think temporary, skating rink proved a great seasonal hit, but throughout the year a documentary about organised crime in Bulgaria was a major hit, as was the usual stuff on the weather.
Easyjet's ticketing malfunctions featured prominently, and the fans of random and gratuitous violence liked the report that Sylvester Stallone was buying a 'pied a terre' in Bulgaria( following his last visit).
My various property offers seemed to go down well.
All in all it has been an interesting year, but Bulgaria needs to get back on the radar, and for the right reasons.
However, for now, here is a review of what proved popular on the blog this year:
Dobrich's new ,and I think temporary, skating rink proved a great seasonal hit, but throughout the year a documentary about organised crime in Bulgaria was a major hit, as was the usual stuff on the weather.
Easyjet's ticketing malfunctions featured prominently, and the fans of random and gratuitous violence liked the report that Sylvester Stallone was buying a 'pied a terre' in Bulgaria( following his last visit).
My various property offers seemed to go down well.
All in all it has been an interesting year, but Bulgaria needs to get back on the radar, and for the right reasons.
GoBG Real Estate and Building website
www.gobg.co.uk
Please visit our illustrious website in your spare time.There are a lot of great offers and information there and, from January lots of new offers.
Happy New Year to you all.
Uncle Bulgaria
Please visit our illustrious website in your spare time.There are a lot of great offers and information there and, from January lots of new offers.
Happy New Year to you all.
Uncle Bulgaria
Monday, 30 December 2013
ANCIENT 150TH YEARS CATHOLICOS ECLLECIA REOPENED AT VARNA-CITY, BULGARIA - CNN iReport
ANCIENT 150TH YEARS CATHOLICOS ECLLECIA REOPENED AT VARNA-CITY, BULGARIA - CNN iReport:
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i.e. consecration of new Catholic Church in Varna.Hopefully Anglican one soon.
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i.e. consecration of new Catholic Church in Varna.Hopefully Anglican one soon.
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Extreme biking trails Bulgaria (12 photos)
Extreme biking trails Bulgaria (12 photos):
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Russians like taking the piss out of Bulgaria.
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Russians like taking the piss out of Bulgaria.
John Bishop: Schools should be secular but not unspiritually Dobrich - Dobrich News | Classifieds Dobrich | Dobrich Companies
John Bishop: Schools should be secular but not unspiritually Dobrich - Dobrich News | Classifieds Dobrich | Dobrich Companies:
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Metropolitan John is the new Bishop of Varna and Preslav
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Metropolitan John is the new Bishop of Varna and Preslav
Volgograd Terror Attack Death Toll Down to 14 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Volgograd Terror Attack Death Toll Down to 14 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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Looks like the Winter Olympics might go with a bang.
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Looks like the Winter Olympics might go with a bang.
Saturday, 28 December 2013
Friday, 27 December 2013
Frigging 'el post all year about Bulgaria.. then post about a killer fish !!
I am going to change this blog to 'Uncle Piranha' !. I got more hits about the stupid fish story than any other post in months.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
BBC News - Carnivorous fish attack bathers in Argentina
BBC News - Carnivorous fish attack bathers in Argentina:
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I think the name Pirana River might be a bit of a giveaway.
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I think the name Pirana River might be a bit of a giveaway.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
"wolfs nipples" / "peoples front of judea" - ;o) - life of brian
In tribute to the current shennanigans of the British SWP.
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Fire Damages Opera House in Bulgaria's Ruse - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Fire Damages Opera House in Bulgaria's Ruse - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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This is sad they do not have much at this Opera House.
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This is sad they do not have much at this Opera House.
January Sales at GoBG.
From the start of January we will be offering a wide range of cheap Bulgarian properties.
In advance if you tell us what you are looking for you can have a pre-sale bargain.
E mail us on: info@gobg.co.uk
In advance if you tell us what you are looking for you can have a pre-sale bargain.
E mail us on: info@gobg.co.uk
Monday, 23 December 2013
Happy Christmas and New Year
To all our many readers, a wonderful Christmas and a great new year.
Uncle Bulgaria
Uncle Bulgaria
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Saturday, 21 December 2013
BBC News - Anglican priests to play Vatican team at cricket
BBC News - Anglican priests to play Vatican team at cricket:
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Wish I was there to cheer on the Cof E !!!
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Wish I was there to cheer on the Cof E !!!
Friday, 20 December 2013
A monster off the British coast: Rusting hulk of World War One German U-boat that has been marooned by Kent island for almost a century | Mail Online
UK MPs to Count Romanian Arrivals at Airport on New Year's Day - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
UK MPs to Count Romanian Arrivals at Airport on New Year's Day - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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Keith Vaz is totally preposterous.The idea that he can gauge the volume of migration from Romania by turning up at the first flight after midnight is total bullshit.Those who are coming from Bulgaria and Romania have been here for years.
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Keith Vaz is totally preposterous.The idea that he can gauge the volume of migration from Romania by turning up at the first flight after midnight is total bullshit.Those who are coming from Bulgaria and Romania have been here for years.
Our Christmas Sale.Great modern house at just 49,000 Euro's
Here is a large modern property at a realistic price.The property has three large bedrooms with three bathrooms,one en-suite.There is a spacious lounge and a fitted kitchen.Outside there is a large garden and off street parking.There is a spacious lounge and a fitted kitchen.Outside there is a large garden and off street parking.This property is located in Tsarichino, just 5km from Balchik with its harbour, shops and restaurants, and 5km from the three international golf courses.Varna airport is just 40 minutes away.STOP PRESS !! Just reduced to only 49,000 Euro's from 65,000.
The property needs some minor maintenance, such as some painting, but this is very minor.
For more information e mail us at info@gobg.co.uk or check out our website at www.gobg.co.uk
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Giant rampaging pig smashes through fence and breaks a pensioner’s leg and wrist in Devon woodlands - Home News - UK - The Independent
Giant rampaging pig smashes through fence and breaks a pensioner’s leg and wrist in Devon woodlands - Home News - UK - The Independent:
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Well we have had drunk Australian pigs this year so why not more.
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Well we have had drunk Australian pigs this year so why not more.
Wizz Air Launches Sofia-Tel Aviv Route - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Wizz Air Launches Sofia-Tel Aviv Route - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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Israeli tourism is quite big in Bulgaria, if only for the simple reason that this is the first place they can go to from Israel where nobody hates them.
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Israeli tourism is quite big in Bulgaria, if only for the simple reason that this is the first place they can go to from Israel where nobody hates them.
Christmas in Balchik update
Right everyone Christmas and New Year News from Balchik.
Went shopping today, and Turkeys available in Pennymarket at 5.55lv a kilo.A nice bottle of Spanish table plonk 2.99lv.German so called 'Merry Christmas Ale' just 0.85 lv a can.Nice range of desserts and veg, except sprouts !.Balchik net now includes HBO in its menu.So all seems set.
For the New Year restaurant prices range from 70lv set meal with drinks in Veroni to 55lv in Morsko Oko.
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Bulgarian emigrants sent 687 million
Bulgarian emigrants sent 687 million:
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Uncle's Comment : so 687 million is remitted to Bulgaria, but Cameron wants to tell you they are all coming to claim benefits ??.Get real Flashman they are coming to work to send money home !.
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Uncle's Comment : so 687 million is remitted to Bulgaria, but Cameron wants to tell you they are all coming to claim benefits ??.Get real Flashman they are coming to work to send money home !.
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
The disastrous Winter Wonderland in Milton Keynes got Christmas spot on - Comment - Voices - The Independent
The disastrous Winter Wonderland in Milton Keynes got Christmas spot on - Comment - Voices - The Independent:
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There is something pretty hilarious about these crap Christmas Fayre's. Scruffy, skinny Santa's smoking cigarettes, just fills me with mirth.I think some of these places must be so awful that they are a parody.
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There is something pretty hilarious about these crap Christmas Fayre's. Scruffy, skinny Santa's smoking cigarettes, just fills me with mirth.I think some of these places must be so awful that they are a parody.
Monday, 16 December 2013
Sunday, 15 December 2013
Christmas weather looking good
My forecast up to Christmas Eve is looking good, a balmy 7 C during the day.Normally we get a bit of snow, so it will be a change.
Friday, 13 December 2013
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Brave Bulgarian Honoured by Elizabeth II
32 year old Plamen Petkov died off the south coast of England last year, whilst trying to save a young girl from drowning.Today the Queen awarded him the 'Order of Honour' for his valour.
When there is a lot of nonsense printed about Bulgaria, this is a story everyone can be proud of.
When there is a lot of nonsense printed about Bulgaria, this is a story everyone can be proud of.
For the second time this week caught stealing Dobrich Varna Dobrich - Dobrich News | Classifieds Dobrich | Dobrich Companies
For the second time this week caught stealing Dobrich Varna Dobrich - Dobrich News | Classifieds Dobrich | Dobrich Companies:
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Possibly the worlds most unsuccessful Burglar.
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Possibly the worlds most unsuccessful Burglar.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to attend Nelson Mandela’s memorial service speaks of Israel’s growing isolationism - Comment - Voices - The Independent
Guest Posts
First of all welcome to our two new members from this week.If you want to receive a daily update of my Bulgarian news and musings, then join the blog by clicking on the column on the right hand side.
Secondly we welcome guest postings on Bulgarian related matters.If you wish to post your own article just submit by commenting on this post.I will review it and then (should it be suitable in terms of legality etc) I will publish very shortly.
Uncle Bulgaria
Secondly we welcome guest postings on Bulgarian related matters.If you wish to post your own article just submit by commenting on this post.I will review it and then (should it be suitable in terms of legality etc) I will publish very shortly.
Uncle Bulgaria
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
"Bulgaria Air" looking stewards and stewardesses, see conditions
"Bulgaria Air" looking stewards and stewardesses, see conditions:
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Anybody want to be a 'trolley dolly ?', vacancies now.
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Anybody want to be a 'trolley dolly ?', vacancies now.
Ukrainian Opposition MP Elected 'Revolutionary Commandant' of Kiev - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Ukrainian Opposition MP Elected 'Revolutionary Commandant' of Kiev - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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It seems as if a potentially revolutionary situation is developing there.But how can a pro-European West and a pro-Russian East ever be reconciled ?.
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It seems as if a potentially revolutionary situation is developing there.But how can a pro-European West and a pro-Russian East ever be reconciled ?.
Monday, 9 December 2013
Sunday, 8 December 2013
GoBG - your choice in the Bulgarian property market
GoBG - your choice in the Bulgarian property market:
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This is my website, there are lots of offers and lots of information.If you have any queries just e mail me on
info@gobg.co.uk
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This is my website, there are lots of offers and lots of information.If you have any queries just e mail me on
info@gobg.co.uk
Friday, 6 December 2013
Thursday, 5 December 2013
The Wurzels - Combine Harvester
For all in East Anglia in tonights storms !.
'I am a Cider Drinker' is presented on 'Top of the Pops' by.............Jimmy Saville !!
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini: Menuet from String Quintet No.5 in E major, Op...
Something soothing to start the day.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Monday, 2 December 2013
Bar Shishman, 24 Shishman St. Sofia
Whilst on recommendations, I would point you in the direction of this newest addition to Sofia nightlife.It is located off Graf Ignatief Street near Vitosha Blvd. The bar is on two levels, the upper level has a light and airy decor with nice sofa's by the side of the bar.There is a nice range of Czech beer at 3.90lv a pint and some nice coffees etc.Downstairs is a great cellar bar with lovely stone walls, it is dimly lit with a great atmosphere.The emphasis is on quality service.There is regular live music.
McCarthy's Irish Bar, Sofia
I had a wonderful couple of visits to this bar, which is just off Vitosha Blvd down Alabin St. and opposite a McDonalds.It is located upstairs through a doorway marked 'Sonata'.Once you have discovered it the bar is quite lovely.It is dark with lots of Irish stuff on the walls.There is regular live music and the landlord and staff are very friendly.Guinness at 6 leva a pint is very reasonable, and there is an extensive range of spirits (the landlord, out of the blue, bought me a Bushmills Black Bush).
I like places that are fairly genuine and this is certainly it in terms of hospitality.There is no food, it is a pub for lovers of booze, music and the craic !.
I like places that are fairly genuine and this is certainly it in terms of hospitality.There is no food, it is a pub for lovers of booze, music and the craic !.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
'Luxury' Tram Cars to Serve Bulgarian Capital in Jan - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
'Luxury' Tram Cars to Serve Bulgarian Capital in Jan - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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Uncle's Comment: How second hand trams can be described as 'luxury' is beyond me, perhaps 'not as crap as the current ones' is more truthful.
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Uncle's Comment: How second hand trams can be described as 'luxury' is beyond me, perhaps 'not as crap as the current ones' is more truthful.
Bulgaria's President: Democracy Served on Plate Is Unpalatable - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria's President: Democracy Served on Plate Is Unpalatable - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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The Presidents words are interesting.You cannot have a functioning democracy when the people are sidelined by oligarchs.Bulgaria desperately needs a new politics that addresses this issue plus that of low wages and chronic unemployment.
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The Presidents words are interesting.You cannot have a functioning democracy when the people are sidelined by oligarchs.Bulgaria desperately needs a new politics that addresses this issue plus that of low wages and chronic unemployment.
Cameron’s Measures Not Targeted at Bulgarians, Says British Envoy - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Cameron’s Measures Not Targeted at Bulgarians, Says British Envoy - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
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Uncle's comment: Cameron's measures are targeted for domestic political consumption.The truth is that Bulgarians and Romanians have been in the UK in large numbers since 2007.
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Uncle's comment: Cameron's measures are targeted for domestic political consumption.The truth is that Bulgarians and Romanians have been in the UK in large numbers since 2007.
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