Thursday, 29 September 2016
UK Naval Base to open in Bulgaria ?
https://twitter.com/PassySolomon/status/781342648628088833
Dr Solomon Passy, a former Bulgarian Foreign Minister, has just tweeted this discussion with Michael Fallon the UK Defence Secretary.
Dr Solomon Passy, a former Bulgarian Foreign Minister, has just tweeted this discussion with Michael Fallon the UK Defence Secretary.
2/3 of foreign tourists in the area are from Romania, Germany and Russia Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line
2/3 of foreign tourists in the area are from Romania, Germany and Russia Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line:
The changing demographics of tourism in the North East of Bulgaria are quite interesting. Ten years ago Romanian tourism was negligible and there was a large amount of British tourism.Now most UK tourists head to Sunny Beach near Burgas in the South, and the Romanians are everywhere.
The changing demographics of tourism in the North East of Bulgaria are quite interesting. Ten years ago Romanian tourism was negligible and there was a large amount of British tourism.Now most UK tourists head to Sunny Beach near Burgas in the South, and the Romanians are everywhere.
A branch office of Energo-pro in Balchik on 30 September Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line
A branch office of Energo-pro in Balchik on 30 September Dobrich online | News about Dobrich Dobrich line:
New Energo office opens in Balchik in the town square.
New Energo office opens in Balchik in the town square.
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Budget airlines rated: What you get for your money on Ryanair, easyJet and the rest | The Independent
Budget airlines rated: What you get for your money on Ryanair, easyJet and the rest | The Independent:
Some interesting comments in this article from industry experts like Simon Calder.I cannot share the view about Wizzair.I generally like them, I have used them many times on the London-Varna route.My only criticism was when my flight was diverted to Sofia because of bad weather in Varna when we were just dumped at the airport and all their staff disappeared leaving the airport duty manager to sort things out.I never knew what happened in the end as a few of us hired a minibus.A second better story is again bad weather in Varna and being diverted to Bucharest.My heart sank because of the previous experience, but within two hours three coaches turned up and we were transported by road to Varna airport.
I have used Easyjet a few times and liked them too, no major criticisms of either. Ryanair I just did not like, their food is expensive and just did not get comfortable with the whole airline (probably because I have seen their hideous Chief Executive on TV a few times, and have read awful reports of their approach to customer care).
What do you think ?, please post comments underneath this article.
Some interesting comments in this article from industry experts like Simon Calder.I cannot share the view about Wizzair.I generally like them, I have used them many times on the London-Varna route.My only criticism was when my flight was diverted to Sofia because of bad weather in Varna when we were just dumped at the airport and all their staff disappeared leaving the airport duty manager to sort things out.I never knew what happened in the end as a few of us hired a minibus.A second better story is again bad weather in Varna and being diverted to Bucharest.My heart sank because of the previous experience, but within two hours three coaches turned up and we were transported by road to Varna airport.
I have used Easyjet a few times and liked them too, no major criticisms of either. Ryanair I just did not like, their food is expensive and just did not get comfortable with the whole airline (probably because I have seen their hideous Chief Executive on TV a few times, and have read awful reports of their approach to customer care).
What do you think ?, please post comments underneath this article.
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Sofia Attracts Over 500,000 Tourists So Far in 2016 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Sofia Attracts Over 500,000 Tourists So Far in 2016 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Sofia is not one of those cities that jumps out as beautiful.The centre is quite attractive, with some nice churches,museums and other public buildings, as well as some nice parks and monuments.There are plenty of cafes restaurants and bars.A good travel guide or a long visit to Tripadvisor is recommended. For further Bulgarian tourism advice look through this blog or e mail info@gobg.co.uk
Sofia is not one of those cities that jumps out as beautiful.The centre is quite attractive, with some nice churches,museums and other public buildings, as well as some nice parks and monuments.There are plenty of cafes restaurants and bars.A good travel guide or a long visit to Tripadvisor is recommended. For further Bulgarian tourism advice look through this blog or e mail info@gobg.co.uk
Monday, 26 September 2016
Mystery over 'shadow airline' apparently created for Monarch passengers | The Independent
Mystery over 'shadow airline' apparently created for Monarch passengers | The Independent:
Monarch going bust ? that will be major news in the UK. A lot of airlines are squeezed because of terrorism and the falling pound.
Monarch going bust ? that will be major news in the UK. A lot of airlines are squeezed because of terrorism and the falling pound.
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Saturday, 24 September 2016
Friday, 23 September 2016
Top 10: Most scenic golf courses from across the globe - National Club Golfer
Top 10: Most scenic golf courses from across the globe - National Club Golfer:
Thracian Cliffs here in Balchik, Bulgaria is the second most scenic golf course in the world.
Thracian Cliffs here in Balchik, Bulgaria is the second most scenic golf course in the world.
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
The Bulgarian BBC journalist assassinated with a poison-tipped umbrella - BBC News
The BBC journalist assassinated with a poison-tipped umbrella - BBC News:
The death of the dissident Bulgarian journalist Georgi Markov
The death of the dissident Bulgarian journalist Georgi Markov
Taxes in Sunny Beach To Be Abolished - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Taxes in Sunny Beach To Be Abolished - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Unfortunately illegal taxes and charges are a feature in the resorts.
Unfortunately illegal taxes and charges are a feature in the resorts.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Russian MP Candidate: We Will Buy the Entire Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Russian MP Candidate: We Will Buy the Entire Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Actually Turkish politicians have said exactly the same thing.
Actually Turkish politicians have said exactly the same thing.
Monday, 19 September 2016
GoBG Real Estate and Building: Balchik,Dobrich and Varna
Please visit our website www.gobg.co.uk for all your property, building and maintenance needs.Everything from repairs to new build, as well as a wide range of property for sale, in Balchik,Dobrich and Varna.
For specific questions/queries e mail info@gobg.co.uk
For specific questions/queries e mail info@gobg.co.uk
Sunday, 18 September 2016
Bulgaria Is Becoming All-Inclusive Destination - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria Is Becoming All-Inclusive Destination - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Essentially the complaints about All-Inclusive relate to the quality of the food. However some places are absolutely first class.
Essentially the complaints about All-Inclusive relate to the quality of the food. However some places are absolutely first class.
Saturday, 17 September 2016
Friday, 16 September 2016
Wizz Air launches line from Sofia to Varna 19.99 lev - Money.bg
Wizz Air launches line from Sofia to Varna 19.99 lev - Money.bg:
Thank heavens flights to Sofia from Varna 19.99lv. From March 2017. Flights to and from Sofia/Varna are both at around 8pm.So not too convenient for international connections, at least one way.
Thank heavens flights to Sofia from Varna 19.99lv. From March 2017. Flights to and from Sofia/Varna are both at around 8pm.So not too convenient for international connections, at least one way.
Thursday, 15 September 2016
New Supermarket to open in Balchik 14th October
The new ABC Supermarket will open on 14th October on the site of the old Pennymarket. Not much known yet, but I gather it will sell lots of 'fresh' food.
Update: The ABC has been open for some time now. The general consensus is that it is nowhere near as good as Penny Market , a bit more chaotic in layout, but a few things are cheaper or better.
Update: The ABC has been open for some time now. The general consensus is that it is nowhere near as good as Penny Market , a bit more chaotic in layout, but a few things are cheaper or better.
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Sofia Governor Denies PM Pressured Him to Step Down - Over suspect property deal
Sofia Governor Denies PM Pressured Him to Step Down - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Basically the story is that he sold the 'Royal Stables' in central Sofia for 90lv per m2.This is pathetically low for central Sofia and it now it transpires that there are multiple ownership claims on the property, including by government ministries.
Basically the story is that he sold the 'Royal Stables' in central Sofia for 90lv per m2.This is pathetically low for central Sofia and it now it transpires that there are multiple ownership claims on the property, including by government ministries.
Monday, 12 September 2016
David Cameron resigns as MP for Witney with immediate effect | The Independent
David Cameron resigns as MP for Witney with immediate effect | The Independent:
Good riddance betrayed us all.Opportunist.
Good riddance betrayed us all.Opportunist.
Sunday, 11 September 2016
Saturday, 10 September 2016
Thursday, 8 September 2016
Bus Stations in Bulgaria To Be Divided in Three Categories - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bus Stations in Bulgaria To Be Divided in Three Categories - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Basically an attempt to upgrade services for passengers. At the moment large city bus stations have websites.However there are exceptions, in Varna there are actually two bus stations 100 metres apart.You can get pretty good information online from the biggest the Central Bus station, but from the smaller one (the 'Young' Bus station) not much and, if you want to get to Burgas, this is the one you need. In Veliko Turnovo there are also two bus stations.However, in this case, they all serve similar destinations.
Certainly one tip about using the buses is that the bus toilets are never open so you will have to wait till it calls in at a bus station.Secondly whilst the buses are more expensive than the trains (unlike the UK for instance) they are much cleaner, more modern, there are always in flight movies; but they are subtitled in Bulgarian and since they presume no foreigner ever travels on the buses they turn the sound down so low that the English language dialogue is inaudible. However there is normally wifi.
Basically an attempt to upgrade services for passengers. At the moment large city bus stations have websites.However there are exceptions, in Varna there are actually two bus stations 100 metres apart.You can get pretty good information online from the biggest the Central Bus station, but from the smaller one (the 'Young' Bus station) not much and, if you want to get to Burgas, this is the one you need. In Veliko Turnovo there are also two bus stations.However, in this case, they all serve similar destinations.
Certainly one tip about using the buses is that the bus toilets are never open so you will have to wait till it calls in at a bus station.Secondly whilst the buses are more expensive than the trains (unlike the UK for instance) they are much cleaner, more modern, there are always in flight movies; but they are subtitled in Bulgarian and since they presume no foreigner ever travels on the buses they turn the sound down so low that the English language dialogue is inaudible. However there is normally wifi.
Wednesday, 7 September 2016
Monday, 5 September 2016
Legal Advice in Bulgaria
Please read a guest post by a lawyer Mr Milen Yonkov he can be contacted on:
Access to the country is getting easier and cheaper as more tourist operators fly to regional airports. As Bulgaria joined the EU, more and more low-cost airlines operate in the country giving access to most tourist destinations in Europe.Bulgaria enjoys a mild climate for most of the year. Summers are hot reaching up to 35 degrees and winters are soft on the seacoast and excellent for winter sports in the mountains.
In recent year Bulgarian economy is growing, road infrastructure is developing and the political situation is stabilizing. When we add the fact that Bulgaria is one of the countries with lowest risk of terrorism attacks, the country offers a good environment for investments or buying a home.
There are many advantages when it comes to buying a real estate in Bulgaria. The country itself has a lot to offer with its amazing seacoast and beautiful mountains, countless historical monuments and modern lifestyle.
On the other hand, property prices in Bulgaria are rising rapidly, still keeping their good value compared to Western European standards, which makes them a preferred destination for people planning to retire to Bulgaria and live with their foreign pensions.
There are certain things you need to know before buying a property in Bulgaria.
Although there are some developments and changes now that the country is part of the EU, there are many legal procedures which are crucial before spending your money.
Bulgarian law allows foreign persons to buy property in the country. but yet there are some limitations. All foreign natural or legal persons can buy apartments in Bulgaria on their own names, provided that the apartments don't come with ideal parts of the land on which the apartments were built. Good thing is most of the apartments listed for sale in Bulgaria are sold without parts of the land, so in most cases you will be able to buy an apartment without any limitations.
The process of purchasing an apartment in Bulgaria is similar (for other EU citizens) to that in most other European Union countries. You require only your passport and the money to make the transaction. Until 2014, foreigners had to first form a Bulgarian registered company in order to buy property. But now, as per the agreement made at the time that Bulgaria became a member of the EU in 2007, foreigners can buy and inherit landed property in the country.
There are mostly finished properties on the market. What you need to make sure before buying is that you have a reliable, English-speaking agent who knows the market well and will help you choose a good area and a well maintained building.
Although most properties look great on the website, many of them have issues which are hidden on the advert. When your agent is good he will not only always inform you about such problems but also advise you on costs for fixing them or options for negotiating the price.
Another important thing is to make sure you will not have to pay any hidden taxes to the real estate agency. Most of the real estate agencies have hidden taxes and terms which will make your property investment a nightmare.
On the other hand, ALWAYS make sure that the agency you are using will provide legal assistance or if this is not the case, make sure you have an English-speaking lawyer, familiar with the market to assist you in your purchase in order to avoid any problems.
You will need this in order to make sure the property you are buying has all required documents, especially if your target is a plot of land (with or without any buildings on it).
First you need to make sure the land is approved as building land by the local authorities. You cannot build residential properties on land that has been designated as industrial or some other regulated zone. There are also unregulated lands that are meant for agricultural purposes. In some cases, agricultural land may be regulated in such a way that a property can be built on it.
Once the piece of land has been regulated, you need to obtain a permit that allows you to start building. This permit is called a PUP, and to acquire it, you need to submit the architectural drawings of your property along with a schedule of the complete construction process. It usually takes a couple of months to get the PUP, which marks out the specific area of the land on which building can begin, and also sets out the maximum height of the property. Following this, you can get approvals from water, electricity and gas suppliers in the area, and building can finally begin.
If the plot already has some kind of building on it you still need to make sure the land has all the documents so you can enjoy the property, renovate it etc.
As Bulgarian legal system is different with the common law legal system, make sure your lawyer has knowledge of both systems so he can keep you informed. Keep in mind that in Bulgaria few lawyers and legal advisers speak English. Make sure your lawyer knows your needs and he is not only going to charge by the hour without doing any actual work for you.
The best way to avoid any issues is to trust a consultancy business mainly working with foreign clients and investors where all the services you need will be offered to you from one place. In this way you have one company responsible for your needs.
Sunday, 4 September 2016
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