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2013/04/10

The 2nd bridge connecting Bulgaria and Romania to be launched in May

The second Danube Bridge connecting Bulgaria and Romania will be launched and operational in May at the earliest, according to Bulgarian Transport Minister Kristian Krastev.

Krastev told reporters that the bridge is yet to receive the so-called Act 15 and Act 16 certificates, which would confirm that the construction has been finished.

In February, officials stated that the so-called Danube Bridge 2 connecting Bulgaria's Vidin and Romania's Calafat would be inaugurated on May 9, the Day of...

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2013/04/04

Troyan will host the traditional Plum festival this month

The Bulgarian plum festival will be held during the period April 22 – 27, 2013 in Troyan, Bulgaria. The program of the festival includes eco events related to the spring traditions.
A special crafts street with demonstration of traditional crafts and souvenirs will be opened for visitor. Three art ateliers will allow tourists to prepare their own souvenirs.

The culinary exhibition with traditional dishes will be part of the attraction for the day of st. Lazar.
Troyan awaits you at the...

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2013/04/01 00:25:11

Buzludja is among the most beautiful abandoned places in the world

The communist memorial at Buzludja is among the most attractive abandoned sites in the world.
The abandoned monument of the Bulgarian communist party at the Buzludzha peak was chosen from BuzzFeed as part of the most beautiful abandoned sites on the planet. The memorial was built in 1981 in honour of the 100 year anniversary of the congress ate the Buzludzha peak. The specific atmosphere and the site attracts numerous tourists.

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2013/04/01

A festive Dionysus procession will open Vinaria 2013

Free wine will be provided for the first toasts for the opening of the latest edition of the VINARIA 2013 International Exhibition of Vine-Growing and Wine Producing which will be held in Plovdiv this week.

The wine barrels will be placed at the Stefan Stambolov Square, which is the final stop of the traditional Dionysus procession dedicated to the international wine and vine expo and festival held in Plovdiv.
The procession will start at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 from the Roman Stadium...

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2013/04/01 21:34:31

Gabrovo - the 'Laughter Capital' of Bulgaria Celebrates April Fool's Day

Gabrovo, known as the "laughter capital" of Bulgaria, celebrates April Fool's Day on Monday.

Gabrovo is located some 220 km North-East from the capital Sofia. The city's residents are famous for their unique sense of humor and stinginess.

The citizens of Gabrovo are known to enjoy poking fun at themselves. They often claim to clip the tails of their cats to keep the room warmer and stop their watches at night to spare the worn-out of the cog-wheels.

The city is also the residence the...

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2013/03/29 20:06:28

The Plovdiv International Fair will host Vinaria exhibition this weekend

Vinaria exhibition will be held in Plovdiv during the period April 03 – April 06, 2013. Vinaria is an international exhibition of vine-growing and wine producing companies.

Bulgaria is among the countries with longstanding traditions in wine making and VINARIA is one of the most representative wine industry events. The exhibition has contributed to the success of many wine producing and trading companies.
VINARIA brings together leading companies from the most important industry sectors...

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2013/03/19 20:59:35

Bulgaria to open 2 new visa centers in Russia

The Bulgarian government will open two new visa application centers in Russia, in Omsk and Murmansk, announced the director of Bulgaria's Moscow consulate Angel Georgiev.

The move is motivated by the large interest of Russian tourists in travelling to Bulgaria, and will make the number of Bulgarian visa centers in Russia grow to 18.

Starting 2013, Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be issuing 6-month multiple-entry visas to Russian citizens applying for the first...

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2013/03/18 22:38:19

Four new sand beaches to be registered in Bulgaria

Four new beaches were formed along the southern part of the Black sea in Bulgaria. The new sand beaches are located nearby Sozopol, Maslen nos cape nearby Sveti Vlas. Bourgas municipality is recording the new beaches in order to be given to concession.

One of the new beaches is located right between the resorts Sunny Beach and Saint Vlas. The ministry of the Regional development and public works will have to complete the procedure for mapping of the new beaches.

The beach is located right...

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2013/03/15

Vidin opens tourism season 2013

Vidin opens the tourist season in the region. The event will be held under the slogan “Travel destination in the Balkan triangle: Vidin – Negotin – Rayats, Serbia – Kalafat, Romania”.

The organizers presented a “tourism alley” including:
- Exhibition of traditional costumes and knit arts.
- Market of the regional crafts camera;
- Presentation of local hotels, restaurants, wineries and attractions.
- The event is organized with the support of the Vidin Bishop, the Vidin Association of...

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2013/02/26 22:26:28

Thracian gold will be displaied at the Louvre

A French delegation representing the Louvre Museum visited Bulgaria at the invitation of the Bulgarian Minister of Culture Vezhdi Rashidov. It was in connection with the forthcoming Bulgarian exhibition in the world-famous museum in Paris, where treasures from the Thracian civilization will be displayed. Minister Rashidov managed to negotiate this exhibition in 2012 with the President of the Louvre Henri Loyrette. The exhibition will take place on April 16, 2014, Minister Rashidov confirmed....

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