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Bulgaria-Macedonia Towns Offer Joint Tourism Value

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from the Skopje newspaper Vecer, the Macedonian town of Strumica and Blagoevgrad will soon collaborate on joint tourist offers.

8 years ago

International Short Film Festival “In the Palace,” a Must This June in Balchik

Aleksandr Shatskih

The International Short Film Festival “In the Palace” celebrates its 14th edition this year. The festival takes place in three cities: Veliko Tarnovo (April and May), Varna (May and June), and, finally, Balchik (June 24 to July 1).

9 years ago

Tsarevo Celebrates Day of Thrace on March 23

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tsarevo, a seaside resort in southeastern Bulgaria in the Burgas Province. Our readers are already familiar with the area, as the destination for the UNESCO-listed Nestinarstvo fire-walking festival held in Bulgari (sometimes spelled Balgari) we reported about a while back. This week, the town celebrates the Day of Thrace on March 23. Day of Thrace […]

9 years ago

Bulgaria Tourism Sector Seeks Workers from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to an announcement the Chairman of the Union of hotel owners of the resort “Sunny beach”, Veselin Nalbantov Bulgarian resorts are looking for hospitality workers from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.

9 years ago

Here’s How to Plan a Trip to Plovdiv This Summer

Mihaela Lica Butler

Plovdiv is the perfect starting point for travelers who want to visit the Central Balkan National Park, and the beautiful Suchurum waterfall in Karlovo.

9 years ago

Sofia to Host Holiday & SPA Expo in February

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Bulgarian capital Sofia will host an international tourism fair mid-February. The Holiday & SPA Expo is scheduled to take place at the Inter Expo Center Sofia from 15 to 17 next month. It is the 34th edition of the exhibition, which is organized by PRIM EXPO under the patronage of the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism […]

9 years ago

Chinese to Invest €270 Million in Bulgaria

Aleksandr Shatskih

Chinese investors will invest €270 million euros ($294 million) to construct Sofia, Bulgaria’s new cargo airport, and to develop a new luxury resort. While the specific investors have not been named, Sofia’s Mane Capital AD is involved in advising on the deal.

9 years ago

Must See in June: Nestinarstvo Fire-Walking Festival in Bulgari

Mihaela Lica Butler

Nestinarstvo is one of the oldest Bulgarian customs and an ancient pagan cult, inscribed on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

9 years ago

An Orthodox Christmas in Bulgaria

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria celebrates the Orthodox Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar on December 25. Here are some of their Christmas traditions.

9 years ago

Bansko Ski Resort: Value Holidays in Luxury and Style

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the top winter destination in Bulgaria, the Bansko Ski Resort captivates the interest of the media every season.

10 years ago

Iberostar Wants to be Your Host at Sunny Beach

Aleksandr Shatskih

When you think of the dream European beach vacation, what’s the first thing that normally springs into your mind? Greece? Spain? The south of France? Bulgaria?

10 years ago

Bulgaria Repeats Turkey Travel Warning

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgarian officials have reiterated a warning on visiting Turkey. The Foreign Ministry in Sofia has warned the public to “exercise high vigilance and caution in view of increased risk of terror attacks”. Bulgarians are being advise against travelling to southeastern Turkey.

10 years ago

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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