Slavi Trifonov: I Am Being Subjected to Censorship - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Slavi Trifonov: I Am Being Subjected to Censorship - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

One of the most famous TV personalities in Bulgaria who has been politically active pushing for electoral reform (majority voting system with constituencies).His network, BTV, has, it seems, come to the end of their tether with politicised TV, and pulled his show last night.He is the Bulgarian Michael Parkinson/Johnny Carson.

Bulgarian Election Polls Close at 8pm EET

As the title says, the election ends at 8 pm, and I will try and publish the exit polls immediately afterwards.

Latest is that GERB is leading by around 4% from the BSP between 4-8 parties will be in the new parliament.

Bulgarian Elections Latest Polls

Gallup International: Five+One Party Could Enter Parliament - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

GERB, BSP, DPS (Turks), United Patriots (nationalists) and Volya (Mareshki's party).Reform Bloc (RB) at the threshold. Totally unstable future. Sunday is polling day.

On the basis of these figures, GERB should return, just, as the head of a multi-party coalition.

LATEST RESULTS AT NEARLY 99% COUNTED:

GERB – 32.66%
BSP – 27.19%
United Patriots – NFSB, Ataka, VMRO – 8.99%
DPS – 9.07%
Volya – 4.15%

Anger over corrupt politicians could open door to Bulgaria's Trump | Reuters

Anger over corrupt politicians could open door to Bulgaria's Trump | Reuters:

I think the main problem is not Mr Mareshki (pictured), but an array of nationalist parties that will probably do well.Already vigilantes are operating on the Turkish and Greek borders, and nationalism is on the rise.

The polls put the governing centre-right GERB party and the left-leaning BSP at neck and neck with a host of small parties competing to get over the percentage threshold to get MP's. All this instability could have been avoided if they had implemented first past the post electoral reform, but too many vested interests at play.

Increased Migrant Pressure from Bulgaria, Macedonia on Serbia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Increased Migrant Pressure from Bulgaria, Macedonia on Serbia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

La Traviata by Bulgarian Soprano Sonya Yoncheva with Big Success Worldwide - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

La Traviata by Bulgarian Soprano Sonya Yoncheva with Big Success Worldwide - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Price of Vetegables in Bulgaria Continues to Rise - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Price of Vegetables in Bulgaria Continues to Rise - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Glenn Miller Orchestra With Concert in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Glenn Miller Orchestra With Concert in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Malyovitsa Hut Awarded Best Tourist Chalet of 2016 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Malyovitsa Hut Awarded Best Tourist Chalet of 2016 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Tsvetan Tsvetanov: If Necessary the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Turkey Must be Closed - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Tsvetan Tsvetanov: If Necessary the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Turkey Must be Closed - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Nice Video for Romanian Tourism

Pound falls off a cliff after Brexit bill passed | Political Scrapbook

Pound falls off a cliff after Brexit bill passed | Political Scrapbook:

Bulgaria Air Debts To Sofia Airport Reach BGN 60 M - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria Air Debts To Sofia Airport Reach BGN 60 M - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Bulgaria Air cannot continue like this, they are basically bankrupt.It is still as I understand it a state venture, and protected by vested interests.

Measles outbreak in Romania: 17 children dead, neighbouring countries fear epidemic | The Sofia Globe

Measles outbreak in Romania: 17 children dead, neighbouring countries fear epidemic | The Sofia Globe:

The perils of not being vaccinated.

Brexit Can Go Ahead After House of Lords Votes Bill Through - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Brexit Can Go Ahead After House of Lords Votes Bill Through - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

The latest from President Trump...

British Pie Week: 10 quite interesting facts about pies

British Pie Week: 10 quite interesting facts about pies:

You cannot better a nice English Pie :)

Wizz Air to Launch New Bulgaria – Bratislava Route - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Wizz Air to Launch New Bulgaria – Bratislava Route - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Offering €2.99 flights ! to various destinations.

Area Near Hospital in Central Sofia Sealed Off after Grenades Found - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Area Near Hospital in Central Sofia Sealed Off after Grenades Found - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Sofia Film Fest starts today: Countless brilliant motion pictures to see | The Sofia Globe

Sofia Film Fest starts today: Countless brilliant motion pictures to see | The Sofia Globe:

Romania's Top Anti-Corruption Official Visiting Bulgaria Next Week - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Romania's Top Anti-Corruption Official Visiting Bulgaria Next Week - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Romania has been far more successful at combating corruption than Bulgaria.The jails are full of politicians.However, there seems to be no political will in Bulgaria to do anything about it.

More Flights to Bulgaria:Obscene Prices

Obviously, this Blog spends a lot of time singing the praises of Bulgaria, though sometimes we have to portray the country we love in a 'warts and all way'. We would not after all be 'Uncle Bulgaria Blog' if we did not like Bulgaria !.

We normally welcome new ways to get here, which barring a Star Trek style transporter, is going to be by air. 

However, we do find it difficult to welcome extra services that, with a straight face, try to charge 600lv return (€300) for a flight to Varna in July/August. 

It is obvious that air fares work on elementary demand and supply principles, but that is no reason to charge frankly mind-boggling prices for what is, after all, just about a medium-haul flight.Frankly, such fares are profiteering.

We had hoped that two U.K. Budget airlines flying into Varna this year (the addition is Easyjet) would provide competition to Wizzair's monopoly. Sadly this has not been the case.

One can only hope that since Ryanair has started flying to Belgium and Germany from Varna that there will be an inevitable impetus towards a U.K. service.Or even the much talked about Gorna Oriahovitsa option, which has produced more hot air than a Zeppelin !.

Readers we live in hope !.

Wizz Air Cancels Sofia-Kutaisi Flights - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Wizz Air Cancels Sofia-Kutaisi Flights - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Obviously, Georgia is no longer on their mind !. However, Varna-Dortmund: seven times a week this winter.Sofia-London Luton: seventeen times a week !.Varna-London-Luton: eleven times a week.

Traditional Festivals and Events in Bulgaria in 2017

Traditional Festivals and Events in Bulgaria in 2017:

What’s On: Concerts in Bulgaria from January to July 2017 | The Sofia Globe

What’s On: Concerts in Bulgaria from January to July 2017 | The Sofia Globe:

RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept flight from Bucharest and escort plane to Birmingham | The Independent

RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept flight from Bucharest and escort plane to Birmingham | The Independent:

Controversy over claims of Turkish role in Bulgaria’s March 2017 elections | The Sofia Globe

Controversy over claims of Turkish role in Bulgaria’s March 2017 elections | The Sofia Globe:

The story is that the Bulgarian Turks are split between their traditional party (the MRF) and a new party, D.O.S.T. (the acronym means something like 'friend' in Turkish) which was formed by expelled members from the MRF. The expelled members are anti-Russian and pro-Istanbul.The MRF leadership is pro-Russian.The manipulation of the ethnic Turkish vote is one of many scandals in Bulgarian politics.

Mlexit: Sofia Neighborhood Should Break Away, According to Local Mayor - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Mlexit: Sofia Neighborhood Should Break Away, According to Local Mayor - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

So 'Mlexit' nearly took place, or rather did not.

Chinese Investor 'Eyes Bulgaria's Railways' - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Chinese Investor 'Eyes Bulgaria's Railways' - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

A film in celebration of yesterdays National Day in Bulgaria

Bulgaria Honors St Theodore with Horse Racing - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria Honors St Theodore with Horse Racing - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

More than 100 diners flee Spanish restaurant without paying - BBC News

More than 100 diners flee Spanish restaurant without paying - BBC News:

Pretty obviously Romanian gypsies.As you can see Manuel is very upset.

Bulgarian Businessman-Turned-Politician Admits go Giving Bribes - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgarian Businessman-Turned-Politician Admits go Giving Bribes - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

MTV Presents their First Major Event in Varna, Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

MTV Presents their First Major Event in Varna, Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Bulgaria's Ex-Ambassador to US Quits Warsaw Job after Cosmetics Incident - JTA - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria's Ex-Ambassador to US Quits Warsaw Job after Cosmetics Incident - JTA - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

This is a bizarre incident.Though people have been known to shoplift through mental health issues. It does have comic potential, though.

Chestita Baba Marta

Happy 1st March from all at Uncle Bulgaria Blog !.