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2011/07/01 16:03:02

Bulgarian towns nominated for the European Capital of Culture in 2019 are Sofia, Varna, Bourgas, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo and Rousse. The official promote of Rousse will be discussed at the session of the town counselors.

Bulgarian and Italian invitation for the prestigious title will be published on 31 December 2012. The result of their choices will be announced on 31 December 2014.

For European Capital of Culture have been declared 37 towns. The initiative stimulates long-term urban...

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2011/06/30 12:09:10

Tale Wall in the Sea Garden in Bourgas was renewed. Start of the official opening was given by the Bourgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov and the manager of "Regional Policy"department for Bulgaria of European Commission - Carsten Rasmussen.

The park is recovered under the project “Improvement of public significant spaces in favor of social integration and sustainable urban development in Bourgas municipality".

The total costs...

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2011/06/30 13:56:04

The largest international golf competition in the Balkans - Balkan Challenge Trophy will be held on July, 1 and 2 at the course of BlackSeaRama in Bulgaria. Golf tournament is organized by the Bulgarian Golf Association. The president of the Committee for Development of R & A - Keith Hodzhkinsan visited Bulgaria for the golf tournament.

The minister of Physical Education and Sports – Svilen Nejkov...

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2011/06/29 12:09:47

The cruises on the Bulgarian part of Danube river increased double, said Rumen Vidov – the mayor of Vidin, reported Darik Radio.

In 2010 at the port of Vidin stopped 150 cruise ships. The number of cruise ships stopped at the Bulgarian port last years was below 100, says the mayor.

Because of the high port charges and services at all ports river cruises are more expensive than the sea. Despite the higher price more tourists prefer to spend their vacation trip on river cruises.

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2011/06/29 12:35:51

Over 20% more German tourists are expected to flock to Bulgaria's sea resorts during the ongoing summer season.

A total of 135 000 Germans are expected to visit the Balkan countries sea resorts, according to Kalin Sutev, manager of MTS Incoming BTS company, partners of German Rewe Touristik.

For the first time since 10 years, high-ranked Rewe Touristik representatives are on a visit to Bulgaria and are set to meet representatives of the states hotel owners.

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2011/06/28 13:44:41

Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts expect an even higher number of Romanian tourists in summer 2011, according to hotel managers.

"Figures are already indicating that there will be a substantial growth in the number of Romanian tourists. It is another matter if this boom can compensate for the decrease in the number of tourists from other destinations," Ivan Portnih, CEO of Grand Hotel Varna, is quoted as...

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2011/06/27 17:40:46

Rila monastery, Bachkovo and Troyan monasteries are the sites that attract the most foreign tourists in Bulgaria, said Nikolai Mindov, chairperson of Association of Bulgarian Tour Guides.

Ancient Roman ruins near Varna and Plovdiv, along with preserved architectural reserves like Bozhentsi, Arbanasi and Zheravna, are perceived as magnets for most foreign tourists who visit Bulgaria during the summer.

Another group of tourists prefer SPA hotels and the mineral springs available, said...

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2011/06/25 20:38:27

The Bulgarian air force marked 100 years anniversary with a spectacular air show at the Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base.
Demonstration group of the USA Air Force the “Thunderbirds” entertained guests and residents of Plovdiv at the Graf Ignatievo airport.

The air show started with parachute jumps. They were followed by a breathtaking demonstration, performed by the “Thunderbirds”. Six airplanes F16 showed thrilling aerobatic maneuvers and fairly deserved the laud applause of the audience....

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2011/06/24 14:52:22

The first Realistic 3D-Projection on a building will be shown to all guests and inhabitants of Sofia.

On Friday the 24th of June 2011 and Saturday the 25th of June 2011, LG Electronics and MP-Studio will introduce a large-scale commercial 3D-Outdoor projection in Bulgaria, at the “Ivan Vazov” National Theatre in Sofia.

The spectacular show starts at 9.30 pm.

This unique 3D-Projection will take place for the first time in Bulgaria.

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2011/06/22 18:17:24

Bulgaria offers the best prices for vacations in the EU this summer, according to Blagoy Ragin, head of the Bulgarian Association of Restaurant and Hotel Owners.

The Bulgarian tourist business expects at least 10% more foreign tourists in 2011 compared with 2010, Ragin told the Cross news agency.

The head of the Restaurant and Hotel Owners' Association stressed that Bulgaria's tourist sector is looking forward to the completion of the Trakiya Highway (expected in 2012) – connecting Sofia...

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