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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Monday, 31 July 2017
Sunday, 30 July 2017
Bulgarian House Doctor Service- Get your house, villa, or apartment sold sooner not later
Having trouble selling your house ?, been on the market for ages ?.Your strategy is probably all wrong, or your house may have presentational issues..remember the first two minutes of viewing are crucial.No 'wow' factor no sale. If you want an assessment of your property (to actually sell it) contact us at info@gobg.co.uk
Veselin Marinov in concert 30/07 in Albena resort
https://www.dobrichonline.com/novini/40466/veselin-marinov-predstavya-noviya-si-album-v-albena
Famous Bulgarian crooner Veselin Marinov will launch his new album with a concert in the Albena resort tonight at 9 pm, outside the Dobrudja Hotel. He is rather like Marmite, you either love him or hate him.
Famous Bulgarian crooner Veselin Marinov will launch his new album with a concert in the Albena resort tonight at 9 pm, outside the Dobrudja Hotel. He is rather like Marmite, you either love him or hate him.
Art Exhibition in the Palace in Balchik
https://www.dobrichonline.com/novini/40467/samostoyatelna-izlozhba-na-vera-peneva-v-dvoretsa-balchik
From 7th August a renowned Bulgarian sculptor will exhibit in the Palace gallery.
From 7th August a renowned Bulgarian sculptor will exhibit in the Palace gallery.
Romanian Tourist Drowns in Balchik
https://www.dobrichonline.com/novini/40436/rumnski-turist-se-udavi-v-balchik
For those without google translate, a 46-year-old Romanian has drowned.
For those without google translate, a 46-year-old Romanian has drowned.
New Beach, Balchik |
The Ambulances will not be Left Without a Radio Connection
The Ambulances will not be Left Without a Radio Connection - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Slightly worrying and very incompetent.
Slightly worrying and very incompetent.
Saturday, 29 July 2017
Sofia: Yet another hot water outage for hundreds of thousands | The Sofia Globe
Sofia: Yet another hot water outage for hundreds of thousands | The Sofia Globe:
The capital has an antiquated water supply and old fashioned 'district heating' systems. Hence whole sectors of the city can be cut off for days.
The capital has an antiquated water supply and old fashioned 'district heating' systems. Hence whole sectors of the city can be cut off for days.
Thursday, 27 July 2017
British Immigration Minister Says UK Borders Will Close to EU Workers After Brexit - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
British Immigration Minister Says UK Borders Will Close to EU Workers After Brexit - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
The U.K. government are either lying or fascists.The U.K. agricultural system and the rest of the low wage economy will collapse, as will the NHS. We need free movement of labour as do British people living in Bulgaria.
The U.K. government are either lying or fascists.The U.K. agricultural system and the rest of the low wage economy will collapse, as will the NHS. We need free movement of labour as do British people living in Bulgaria.
Bad Weather for Friday 28th July in Dobrich region
Жълт код в област Добрич - 2017.07.27 - Други - новини от Добрич:
Code yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms tomorrow in North-East Bulgaria.
Code yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms tomorrow in North-East Bulgaria.
Wizzair Winter Flights Varna-London Luton. Awful new times
Wizzair flights over the winter are now at pretty awful times.Varna-Luton departs at 18.45 and arrives at 20.30. But the big blow is that Luton-Varna departs at 21.00 landing at 02.25 !. Obviously landing in Luton with journeys onward to the North and West mean that you are not going to get home until very late.
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Varna: A jewel on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast – that few have heard of | Short & City breaks | Travel | Express.co.uk
Varna: A jewel on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast – that few have heard of | Short & City breaks | Travel | Express.co.uk:
Not the best-researched article in the world, Balchik palace is tagged as 'Varna' but all good publicity.Interestingly it is placed in the 'City-Breaks' section.
Not the best-researched article in the world, Balchik palace is tagged as 'Varna' but all good publicity.Interestingly it is placed in the 'City-Breaks' section.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
GoBG Property website is now working again
Due to technical problems, our sister website www.gobg.co.uk has been out of action.If you looked in the past few days, unfortunately, you would have been disappointed.Now, however, it is very much up and running.For all your Bulgarian property and building needs.
New leaders of GERB for Dobrich and the region, Zhivko Martinov leaves parliament - 2017.07.25 - Political - news from Dobrich
New leaders of GERB for Dobrich and the region, Zhivko Martinov leaves parliament - 2017.07.25 - Political - news from Dobrich:
The scandal develops and the M.P. concerned resigns.Tsvetanov the GERB Deputy Leader rides into town and the leadership of the local party is swept away. This is fast paced for Bulgaria, usually, nothing happens.
Tsvetan Tsvetanov Deputy Leader of GERB |
The scandal develops and the M.P. concerned resigns.Tsvetanov the GERB Deputy Leader rides into town and the leadership of the local party is swept away. This is fast paced for Bulgaria, usually, nothing happens.
Prosecutors descend on Dobrich to dig into dried sausage scandal around Bulgarian GERB MP | The Sofia Globe
Prosecutors descend on Dobrich to dig into dried sausage scandal around Bulgarian GERB MP | The Sofia Globe:
Yup, it's a dried sausage scandal.
Yup, it's a dried sausage scandal.
Old Dobrich.No sign of any sausage there !. |
Monday, 24 July 2017
Wizz Air Opens 28th Base in Varna - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Wizz Air Opens 28th Base in Varna - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Great news that so many new destinations have been added from Varna. Munich, Larnaca, Milan, Eindhoven and others.
Great news that so many new destinations have been added from Varna. Munich, Larnaca, Milan, Eindhoven and others.
Sunday, 23 July 2017
Bulgaria News:Advertising; Abritinbulgaria blog is the first in Bulgaria
With 390,000 page views, the 'Uncle Bulgaria Blog' is number 1 in the Bulgarian English language press. We average 500 page views a day !.
Southern Black Sea coast |
We have come to this position because of hard work and dedication to providing a topical blog. We are now taking advertising articles for your Bulgarian business.
If you want an article written by us, or to submit your own text, it will cost you just 40lv as a one-off payment. This is particularly useful for restaurants, bars, hotels and any other aspect of the tourism industry. This is cheaper than any other form of social media advertising.
Balchik Harbour at sunset |
lovely view in Veliko Turnovo |
Email us at info@gobg.co.uk for further information.
Saturday, 22 July 2017
More and More Foreigners Work on the Black Sea Coast - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
More and More Foreigners Work on the Black Sea Coast - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Surprised that there are 1,000 Ukrainians working in the Albena resort.
Surprised that there are 1,000 Ukrainians working in the Albena resort.
Housing Prices in Bulgaria are Rising with one of the Fastest Rates in the EU - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Housing Prices in Bulgaria are Rising with one of the Fastest Rates in the EU - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Personally, I don't see it, prices seem to be around rock bottom here. Bulgarian property remains great value, if you buy in the right place.
email info@gobg.co.uk for further property tips.
Personally, I don't see it, prices seem to be around rock bottom here. Bulgarian property remains great value, if you buy in the right place.
email info@gobg.co.uk for further property tips.
Friday, 21 July 2017
Thursday, 20 July 2017
New Project trains 80 people in Tourism Work in Balchik Region
Promote a project young people of Kavarna Municipality to work in tourism - 07/20/2017 - Regional - News from Dobrich:
Great news, 80 youngsters to be trained in tourism work. Most people are just clueless seasonal workers. It is a start and shows commitment from the authorities.
Great news, 80 youngsters to be trained in tourism work. Most people are just clueless seasonal workers. It is a start and shows commitment from the authorities.
Albena beach..lovely :) |
Bulgarian MPs postpone amendments on opening up sale of farmland to foreigners | The Sofia Globe
Bulgarian MPs postpone amendments on opening up sale of farmland to foreigners | The Sofia Globe:
Agricultural land is restricted to Bulgarians and those with companies or those with in excess of five years residency.This is against EU law. Agricultural land prices have been increasing year on year. The Dobrich region has some of the most fertile land in Bulgaria.
Agricultural land is restricted to Bulgarians and those with companies or those with in excess of five years residency.This is against EU law. Agricultural land prices have been increasing year on year. The Dobrich region has some of the most fertile land in Bulgaria.
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
Skyscrapers Will be Built in Only Three Areas in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Skyscrapers Will be Built in Only Three Areas in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
London has been ruined by skyscrapers. You can hardly see St. Pauls now.
London has been ruined by skyscrapers. You can hardly see St. Pauls now.
Artists impression of new project in Sofia |
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Monday, 17 July 2017
230 New Buses in Sofia to be Updated with Ports For Charging Mobile Phones - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
230 New Buses in Sofia to be Updated with Ports For Charging Mobile Phones - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Ultra modern, do not think many Western European cities have this.
Ultra modern, do not think many Western European cities have this.
Rescuers Have Found the Body of the Girl Who Drowned in Bulgaria's Sunny Beach - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Rescuers Have Found the Body of the Girl Who Drowned in Bulgaria's Sunny Beach - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
An absolute tragedy.The Black Sea has some dangerous currents and it is unwise to go into the water when the lifeguards are not on duty.
An absolute tragedy.The Black Sea has some dangerous currents and it is unwise to go into the water when the lifeguards are not on duty.
Sunny Beach resort near Burgas Bulgaria |
Sunday, 16 July 2017
New 5-star hotel and an indoor ice rink opened in Kranevo , Bulgaria
New 5-star hotel and an indoor ice rink opened in Kranevo - 16/07/2017 - Regional - News from Dobrich:
Big news for Kranevo and the Dobrich region.
The promotion of all year round tourism is very important. We have to get away from a '3 months then nothing' tourism economy.
Big news for Kranevo and the Dobrich region.
The promotion of all year round tourism is very important. We have to get away from a '3 months then nothing' tourism economy.
Saturday, 15 July 2017
Balchik Classical Music Festival starts soon
Balchik Info - News - Walkways in Balchik piano style:
Balchik Classical Music Festival starts on 22nd July until 29th.Concerts every evening on the promenade outside the Mistral.
Balchik Classical Music Festival starts on 22nd July until 29th.Concerts every evening on the promenade outside the Mistral.
Friday, 14 July 2017
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Street repairs in Sofia: Over-runs into October
Street repairs in Sofia: The big mess will drag on into October | The Sofia Globe:
There are constant roadworks in Sofia as the repairs are always sub-standard, coupled with the building of the Metro railway system.Now more delays.
Take the Metro to avoid delays.Serdika or Vitosha are amongst several central stations.
There are constant roadworks in Sofia as the repairs are always sub-standard, coupled with the building of the Metro railway system.Now more delays.
Take the Metro to avoid delays.Serdika or Vitosha are amongst several central stations.
Vitosha Street in Central Sofia.Streets around it are severely affected. |
The EU Will Finance the Construction of the Macedonia-Bulgaria Railway Line - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
The EU Will Finance the Construction of the Macedonia-Bulgaria Railway Line - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Currently, there is no railway line between the Black Sea and the Adriatic
Currently, there is no railway line between the Black Sea and the Adriatic
Rail travel is cheap in Bulgaria but very slow |
Cash Payments in Bulgaria to Be Limited to 5,000 BGN from 2018 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Cash Payments in Bulgaria to Be Limited to 5,000 BGN from 2018 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
This could be a bit of a pain.For example buying a cheap second-hand car now means bank transfer. This could also push up prices too.
This could be a bit of a pain.For example buying a cheap second-hand car now means bank transfer. This could also push up prices too.
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
Burgas With Renovated Sea Garden - Bulgaria Black Sea
Burgas With Renovated Sea Garden - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Varna and Burgas both have excellent sea gardens but I prefer Burgas.
Varna and Burgas both have excellent sea gardens but I prefer Burgas.
The Sea Casino area |
Monday, 10 July 2017
The Crane, Which Had to Dismantle the Monument "1300 Years Bulgaria" Was Lit This Weekend - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
The Crane, Which Had to Dismantle the Monument "1300 Years Bulgaria" Was Lit This Weekend - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
The powers that be are dismantling a fairly hideous communist monument near NDK (in Sofia), which in English means National Palace of Culture. This weekend the crane doing the work was torched.
Obviously signs of conflict in this post-communist society.
The powers that be are dismantling a fairly hideous communist monument near NDK (in Sofia), which in English means National Palace of Culture. This weekend the crane doing the work was torched.
Obviously signs of conflict in this post-communist society.
Caught at airport: German tourist brings home Hitler mug from Bulgaria | The Sofia Globe
Caught at airport: German tourist brings home Hitler mug from Bulgaria | The Sofia Globe:
The rather curious thing is that he bought 13 mugs with Hitler's image on. Why 13 ?.
The rather curious thing is that he bought 13 mugs with Hitler's image on. Why 13 ?.
Sunday, 9 July 2017
Bulgaria Air: The Reason for the Flight Delayed is Bad Weather - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria Air: The Reason for the Flight Delayed is Bad Weather - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
An update on the situation with Bulgaria Air delays.
An update on the situation with Bulgaria Air delays.
Saturday, 8 July 2017
Friday, 7 July 2017
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
From Sofia to Burgas for 8 Hours with Bulgarian Air Due to Delays - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
From Sofia to Burgas for 8 Hours with Bulgarian Air Due to Delays - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Frequent reports now of huge delays on internal flights with this airline.
Has anyone any bad experiences of travelling by Bulgaria Air ?. Please comment below.
Frequent reports now of huge delays on internal flights with this airline.
Has anyone any bad experiences of travelling by Bulgaria Air ?. Please comment below.
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