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Perhaps the most popular resort is Borovets, as it is a World Cup ski venue. Only 72km from Sofia and at 1,350m in the Rila Mountain, it is the oldest and largest mountain resort in Bulgaria. The 2,400m Yastrebets, meaning Hawk's Nest is a steep, twisting red trail for the advanced skier. This run is open from November until April.There are comfortable, friendly and well
Bulgaria boasts nine UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites and will claim more sites as the country is slowly being discovered. Many of these sites remain a secret with Bulgaria's tourist industry not in the full view to 'outsiders'. It is only a matter of time before Bulgaria's continuous revealing of
The Bulgarian Black Sea coast is 380 km in length and has excellent beaches with fine golden sands and natural dunes. With a calm and safe sea having a low sloping sandy bottom, crystal clear water and numerous mineral springs, added to which is the beautiful nature, varied landscape
Illegal diplomatic barriers in SofiaOnly the Spanish embassy and the residency of the US ambassador had barriers that were set up in full complian... |
Public institutions fail to meet Public Information Act requirementsIt is as if the 2008 amendments to the law mean nothing to public institutions, NGO experts say More |
More than 400 establishments in Sunny Beach operate illegallyMost of the aforementioned "establishments" have been erected with temporary construction permits, but have si... |
Minister: Up to 20 000 drivers' licences are purchased in Bulgaria annuallyBulgarians can purchase their driving licences for as little as 300 leva and this crime "has gone completely u... |
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Bulgaria - The Economy![]() Bulgaria, a former communist country, has experienced macroeconomic stability and strong growth since the major economic disaster ... |
Bulgaria - The Geography![]() Bulgaria is part of the Balkan Peninsula in south-east Europe. It has borders with Greece and Turkey to the south, former Yugosl... |
Bulgaria - A Short History![]() There are reams of history books that give an in depth account of Bulgaria's history. What we have done is whittle this down to a ... |
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The 2nd Empire (1185-1396)![]() In 1185 Peter and Asen were two nobles who led a revolt against Byzantine rule. Peter declared himself Tsar Peter II. The foll... |
World War II (1939-1945)![]() World War II was well in progress and inevitably history tells that Bulgaria had to do what they felt was best for their country. ... |
The People's Republic (1944-1989)![]() Russia was led by Stalin and the return to power in Bulgaria of Georgi Dimitrov (pictured left) who had been in exile in the S... |
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The Coat of Arms![]() The coat of arms of Bulgaria is a state symbol of the sovereignty and independence of the Bulgarian people and the state. Follo... |
Fine Wine![]() It is an astounding fact that geographically the land that Bulgaria now sits on may well be the first region where vines were plan... |
Rakia - A Proud Spirit![]() Rakia is Bulgaria's national drink. It is part and parcel of everyday life here, and somehow Bulgaria wouldn't be the same... |
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GolfGolf is a fairly new sport in Bulgaria, so even though current facilities are limited, what is here is very good and will improve in a very short space... |
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Plovdiv and Central BulgariaBulgarian regions are diverse in character. Plovdiv and Central Bulgaria shows another beautiful face of the country. Plovdiv was first founded in 432 BC and is the second-largest city in... |
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Varna ProvinceAksakovo with a population of around 19,000 the location encompasses Varna airport one of Bulgaria'a top three. The biggest greenhouse complex in this region of Bulgaria is in the... |
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Getting Your Kids Into SchoolThe Education system in Bulgaria is good for your children and well advised if long term stay or permanent is intended. If your children require schooling in Bulgaria it is... |
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