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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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Saturday, 31 January 2015
Uncle Bulgaria Blog on all Things Bulgarian
However of late some of you have been a bit tardy in reading so we are going to do an internet exercise in promoting it.Just click through to the website and share with your friends.
Friday, 30 January 2015
Cost of Apartments in Bulgaria in the Major Cities
On average, selling prices of apartments are as follows:
• Sofia – 757 Euro/sq.m.
• Plovdiv – 487 Euro/sq.m.
• Varna – 704 Euro/sq.m.
• Bourgas – 581 Euro/sq.m.
• Stara Zagora – 457 Euro/sq.m.
• Veliko Тarnovo – 373 Euro/sq.m.
Balchik is 600 Euro/sq.m. on average, but depends on quality and closeness to the beach and facilities. For further advice/info email: info@gobg.co.uk or visit www.gobg.co.uk
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Fresh Curry Sauces in Bulgaria
We have the great pleasure to offer fresh Korma, Jalfereizi, Madras and Vindaloo curry pastes and sauces on demand in North East Bulgaria.Our clients can offer 400mg jars (which should create 6-9 curries) for 9lv. For orders email info@gobg.co.uk.
British Tourist’s Drug-Related Death in Bulgaria Occurred ’by Misadventure’ - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
British Tourist’s Drug-Related Death in Bulgaria Occurred ’by Misadventure’ - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Bought a batch of 'cocaine' outside a bar, what it was and the strength remains a mystery.
Bought a batch of 'cocaine' outside a bar, what it was and the strength remains a mystery.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Revealed: New NATO base will be in Bulgaria's Shabla - Standart News
Revealed: New NATO base will be in Bulgaria's Shabla - Standart News:
Shabla is considered to be Russian organised crime centre ?? Shabla ?
Shabla is considered to be Russian organised crime centre ?? Shabla ?
Bulgaria Launches EU-funded Advertising Campaign to Boost Domestic Tourism - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria Launches EU-funded Advertising Campaign to Boost Domestic Tourism - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Frankly this would have been better spent on boosting the foreign advertising budget. 1.5 million Lev spent on obscure places, for people with limited incomes, is madness.
Frankly this would have been better spent on boosting the foreign advertising budget. 1.5 million Lev spent on obscure places, for people with limited incomes, is madness.
Monday, 26 January 2015
Toshevo Dobrich and will mark 137 years since the liberation from Ottoman rule Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Ads | Companies Dobrich
Toshevo Dobrich and will mark 137 years since the liberation from Ottoman rule Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Ads | Companies Dobrich:
Bulgaria was largely liberated by a Russian Army under the command of the Tsar Alexander II, plus by internal revolutionaries
Tsar Alexander II |
Bulgaria was largely liberated by a Russian Army under the command of the Tsar Alexander II, plus by internal revolutionaries
Saturday, 24 January 2015
Friday, 23 January 2015
Dwelling Prices in Bulgaria Registered Increase at End of 2014 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Dwelling Prices in Bulgaria Registered Increase at End of 2014 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Cheapest property and cost of living in the EU.
Cheapest property and cost of living in the EU.
Thursday, 22 January 2015
Bulgaria to Spend BGN 5.5 M on Advertising Tourism in 2015 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria to Spend BGN 5.5 M on Advertising Tourism in 2015 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Well it will be even more difficult if you only spend 5.5 million Leva on promoting tourism !.
So in Bulgaria we need proper advertising we need a serious attitude to the main selling points: beach holidays, skiing, golf, and ecological things including hunting, horse riding, cultural tourism etc.Go to www.gobg.co.uk for property and tourism information or e mail info@gobg.co.uk
"Sunny Beach" "She emphasized that the summer of 2015 would be very difficult and a decreasing number of tourists was expected." |
Well it will be even more difficult if you only spend 5.5 million Leva on promoting tourism !.
So in Bulgaria we need proper advertising we need a serious attitude to the main selling points: beach holidays, skiing, golf, and ecological things including hunting, horse riding, cultural tourism etc.Go to www.gobg.co.uk for property and tourism information or e mail info@gobg.co.uk
Golf in Balchik |
Bansko Skiing |
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Fantastic Price: 55,000 Euro for Balchik Villa Zone property
A lovely, well furnished house in the popular Shepherds Beach villa zone of Balchik.The property has three bedrooms, a fitted kitchen and is furnished throughout to a modern standard.There are stunning sea views. Balchik is just 4km away, and Varna airport 45 minutes.
Balchik is a beautiful Black Sea town full of history and with many bars and restaurants on it's harbour.
Hot Hot offer !! just reduced by 20,000 Euro's !. Great Offer now. 55,000 Euro is a very low price for this area.
Balchik is a beautiful Black Sea town full of history and with many bars and restaurants on it's harbour.
Hot Hot offer !! just reduced by 20,000 Euro's !. Great Offer now. 55,000 Euro is a very low price for this area.
This house has fantastic potential but it does need some work.However the work is cosmetic and not large in scale.The work includes some damp proofing, some insulation and external repairs to internalise the open balcony at first floor level.The garden also needs to be cleared and maintained regularly.There is a big space for a pool: e mail info@gobg.co.uk or go to www.gobg.co.uk
Monday, 19 January 2015
Special offers at Lighthouse Golf & Spa, Bulgaria
Special offers at Lighthouse Golf & Spa, Bulgaria:
For advice and assistance on tourism in the area or hotel accommodation e mail info@gobg.co.uk
For property enquiries check out www.gobg.co.uk
For advice and assistance on tourism in the area or hotel accommodation e mail info@gobg.co.uk
For property enquiries check out www.gobg.co.uk
Saturday, 17 January 2015
Bulgaria to Be Split Into 9 Tourist Regions by End of January - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria to Be Split Into 9 Tourist Regions by End of January - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Glad to see our very own 'North Black Sea' will be a region.
Glad to see our very own 'North Black Sea' will be a region.
Bulgaria to Follow Romanian Example in Fighting Corruption – Deputy PM - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria to Follow Romanian Example in Fighting Corruption – Deputy PM - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
In Romania, judges and even a former Prime Minister have been jailed for corruption, in Bulgaria not one senior figure has been convicted.
In Romania, judges and even a former Prime Minister have been jailed for corruption, in Bulgaria not one senior figure has been convicted.
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
UK food challenges: From the Monster Mega Breakfast to Red Dog Saloon's Hot Wings - Food and Drink - Life and Style - The Independent
UK food challenges: From the Monster Mega Breakfast to Red Dog Saloon's Hot Wings - Food and Drink - Life and Style - The Independent:
Uncle's Comment: The really amusing thing is that these 'meals' cost something like £30, virtually no one finishes them, so the owners are making a huge profit.
Uncle's Comment: The really amusing thing is that these 'meals' cost something like £30, virtually no one finishes them, so the owners are making a huge profit.
Beautiful Weather in Balchik 14th January 2015
This weather continues to amaze me; it's brilliantly sunny and relatively warm and it's like this for days !.Even the rest of the month is unseasonably warm.
This is a not untypical view from one of Balchik's several 'villa zones'.In my next installment of the 'Beautiful Balchik' series, on this blog, I will be looking at each one in terms of views, facilities and property. A view like this can be yours from only 60,000 Euro's.
For an informal chat contact info@gobg.co.uk or check out www.gobg.co.uk
This is a not untypical view from one of Balchik's several 'villa zones'.In my next installment of the 'Beautiful Balchik' series, on this blog, I will be looking at each one in terms of views, facilities and property. A view like this can be yours from only 60,000 Euro's.
For an informal chat contact info@gobg.co.uk or check out www.gobg.co.uk
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Bulgaria | Order not open doors and windows for the visit of John Kerry outraged local residents - Dnevnik.bg
Bulgaria | Order not open doors and windows for the visit of John Kerry outraged local residents - Dnevnik.bg:
John Kerry, the American Secretary of State, is coming to Sofia in the next few days.
John Kerry, the American Secretary of State, is coming to Sofia in the next few days.
Monday, 12 January 2015
Missing Bulgaria Intelligence Service ex-Head Surprisingly Returns - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Missing Bulgaria Intelligence Service ex-Head Surprisingly Returns - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
This story is worthy of a Len Deighton novel !. We will never find out what is really going on.
This story is worthy of a Len Deighton novel !. We will never find out what is really going on.
Charlie Hebdo: French police commissioner 'kills himself after meeting with victim's family' - Europe - World - The Independent
Charlie Hebdo: French police commissioner 'kills himself after meeting with victim's family' - Europe - World - The Independent:
So sad , nothing to do with him, he was in Limoges.
So sad , nothing to do with him, he was in Limoges.
British Pound hits 2.50lv
In a really positive sign, the British pound has hit a several year high against the Bulgarian Lev at 2.50.It is not so long go that £1 bought just over 2 Lev.
This means that purchases are 25% cheaper here.Now is a great time to be looking at Bulgarian property; which has fallen by over 40% in value since 2007.It's a win win situation.
Check out www.gobg.co.uk for great deals.If you cannot see what you want just e mail us at info@gobg.co.uk with your requirements.
This means that purchases are 25% cheaper here.Now is a great time to be looking at Bulgarian property; which has fallen by over 40% in value since 2007.It's a win win situation.
Check out www.gobg.co.uk for great deals.If you cannot see what you want just e mail us at info@gobg.co.uk with your requirements.
Nation in shock as Cadbury's changes the Creme Egg recipe - News - Food and Drink - The Independent
Nation in shock as Cadbury's changes the Creme Egg recipe - News - Food and Drink - The Independent:
Uncle's Comment: It's got to be Dairy Milk otherwise it's not a Creme Egg !
Uncle's Comment: It's got to be Dairy Milk otherwise it's not a Creme Egg !
Sunday, 11 January 2015
Wonderful Warm weather in Balchik,Bulgaria
17C today, lovely and warm in the depths of winter.Here is our red sky at night. Come to Balchik and see the beauty !. For property go to www.gobg.co.uk .For tourist information either e mail info@gobg.co.uk or look on this blog.
Saturday, 10 January 2015
Forgotten suitcase on the bus - full of personal belongings Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Classifieds | Companies Dobrich
Forgotten suitcase on the bus - full of personal belongings Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Classifieds | Companies Dobrich:
The transliteration is terrible. but as predicted, it was just someone's forgotten suitcase.
The transliteration is terrible. but as predicted, it was just someone's forgotten suitcase.
Culinary Academy in Dobrich moved to Sofia Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Classifieds | Companies Dobrich
Culinary Academy in Dobrich moved to Sofia Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Classifieds | Companies Dobrich:
I think many of us will have enjoyed the food here, but probably better to be in Sofia..bon appetite !.
I think many of us will have enjoyed the food here, but probably better to be in Sofia..bon appetite !.
The bus station in Dobrich - disengaged because suitcase Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Ads | Companies Dobrich
The bus station in Dobrich - disengaged because suitcase Dobrich - News Dobrich | Dobrich Ads | Companies Dobrich:
Bomb alert at Dobrich bus garage. The Bulgarian press has reported that there is heightened security at airports, railway stations and bus garages because of the events in Paris.Presumably this is a precaution.
Bomb alert at Dobrich bus garage. The Bulgarian press has reported that there is heightened security at airports, railway stations and bus garages because of the events in Paris.Presumably this is a precaution.
Friday, 9 January 2015
Bulgaria’s Railway Co Suspends 38 Trains as of Jan 12 over Smaller Subsidy - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria’s Railway Co Suspends 38 Trains as of Jan 12 over Smaller Subsidy - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Update: The cuts have been rescinded due to public protests.
Update: The cuts have been rescinded due to public protests.
Bulgaria May End Up Alone under Brussels’ Monitoring – British Ambassador - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria May End Up Alone under Brussels’ Monitoring – British Ambassador - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
"The British Ambassador noted that sending former ministers and agency heads to prison, just as Romania had done, would indicate that Bulgaria had independent institutions which had not become subject to political pressure". Bulgaria's judiciary has failed to meet EU standards for 8 years running !.
"The British Ambassador noted that sending former ministers and agency heads to prison, just as Romania had done, would indicate that Bulgaria had independent institutions which had not become subject to political pressure". Bulgaria's judiciary has failed to meet EU standards for 8 years running !.
Thursday, 8 January 2015
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
Paris Gunmen Are Skilful Professional Killers
Paris Gunmen Are Skilful Professional Killers:
12 killed in Central Paris.This is a barbaric attack on free speech.Show your solidarity with journalists whenever you get the chance by posting on social media or frankly, anywhere.
12 killed in Central Paris.This is a barbaric attack on free speech.Show your solidarity with journalists whenever you get the chance by posting on social media or frankly, anywhere.
Tuesday, 6 January 2015
Monday, 5 January 2015
Restaurant & Bar in Central London..very special
Restaurant & Bar: Strand Continental Hotel India Club Restaurant
I have rediscovered this wonderful restaurant, and looking at the Hotel Rates its a bargain too.The restaurant is the oldest Indian restaurant in London. A curry for £10 in central London ! beyond belief !. Hotel rooms from £20 pp per night for a triple, £70 for a double and £50 for a single.
I have rediscovered this wonderful restaurant, and looking at the Hotel Rates its a bargain too.The restaurant is the oldest Indian restaurant in London. A curry for £10 in central London ! beyond belief !. Hotel rooms from £20 pp per night for a triple, £70 for a double and £50 for a single.
Sunday, 4 January 2015
Russian-Owned Properties in East Bulgaria Number 500 000 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Russian-Owned Properties in East Bulgaria Number 500 000 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Uncle's Comment: This lacks credibility, the population of Bulgaria is about 7 million, albeit that there are loads of empty properties on the coast, due to over development, it just doesn't add up.
Uncle's Comment: This lacks credibility, the population of Bulgaria is about 7 million, albeit that there are loads of empty properties on the coast, due to over development, it just doesn't add up.
Saturday, 3 January 2015
Sofia to Start Building Third Metro Line This Year - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Sofia to Start Building Third Metro Line This Year - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Great news that the Metro extension will go to the airport and will be finished in mid 2016.
Great news that the Metro extension will go to the airport and will be finished in mid 2016.
Friday, 2 January 2015
House 3km from Balchik,Bulgaria.Absolute bargain at 11,000 Euro's
Just in from our seller, is this lovely rural cottage, in a pretty village just 10 minutes from three international golf courses ,and also from the highly fashionable town of Balchik, with its wonderful harbour, shops and restaurants. Varna airport is just 45 minutes away. The village itself has good roads and high speed internet.
The house itself consists of two double bedrooms, a farmhouse style kitchen, a large lounge, bathroom and hallway. There is a large cellar for your wine, plus off street parking and 2000 m2 of land ,ready for your pool or an additional house.This house has been reduced to 11,000 Euro's for a quick sale. For further pictures go to www.gobg.co.uk.The property in under 'properties' then 'Black Sea' 'Houses' reference gk1 or e mail info@gobg.co.uk
The house itself consists of two double bedrooms, a farmhouse style kitchen, a large lounge, bathroom and hallway. There is a large cellar for your wine, plus off street parking and 2000 m2 of land ,ready for your pool or an additional house.This house has been reduced to 11,000 Euro's for a quick sale. For further pictures go to www.gobg.co.uk.The property in under 'properties' then 'Black Sea' 'Houses' reference gk1 or e mail info@gobg.co.uk
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