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Bulgaria Reveals New Branding for Tourism Promotion

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria presented its new logo and slogan to be used in promotional activities presenting the country as a tourist destination at a conference in Sofia. These new branding elements will be used in the marketing activities starting in the autumn of 2013. “A Discovery to Share”, in English, (in Bulgarian, “Открий и сподели”), is Bulgaria’s […]

13 years ago

Vidin Aimes to Revive Tourism in the Region

Aleksandr Shatskih

News for travel in Northwest Bulgaria, the regional administration of Vidin has a project in place to foster sustainable transport and tourism on the Danube there. According to the news, the city authority aims to use marketing strategies to develop the Vidin region via tour packages and infrastructure efforts.

13 years ago

Bulgaria Is Top Virgin Money Family Destination 2013

Mihaela Lica Butler

Virgin Money recommends Bulgaria, Paris and Majorca as the top three family destinations in 2013. Where would you rather be?

13 years ago

Archaeologists Unearth “Penis God” Temple in Sozopol

Aleksandr Shatskih

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have reported unearthing an unusual discovery – that of a temple devoted to the legendary ‘Phallic God’ Priapus, best known for his extraordinarily large, ahem, manhood.

13 years ago

Wax Museum Brings Bulgaria’s Second Kingdom Back to Life

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Balkans is to get its very own ‘wax museum’ later this month with the opening of a major new attraction in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, at the end of this month.

13 years ago

Argophilia Must See Eastern European Destinations of 2013

Mihaela Lica Butler

How about trying a Eastern European destination, instead of the beaten path of Western Europe – Paris, Vienna, or Berlin? Your call. This side of the world still waits with fresh homemade bread, a shot of schnapps, and a warm heart. Come in, and find out.

13 years ago

Thousands in Sofia Celebrate 2013 Arrival

Aleksandr Shatskih

It was a very Happy New Year in Bulgaria’s capital the other night. Thousands in Sofia celebrated on Knyaz Alexander Battenberg square there, ringing in the New Year with a light show and festival concert.

13 years ago

Bulgaria Unearths Thracian Gold at the Tomb of Sveshtari

Aleksandr Shatskih

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed a horde of gold treasure believed to be almost 2,400 years old at an ancient Thracian burial site in the north of the country.

13 years ago

Bulgaria Travelers – Big Spenders Data Says

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to Eurostat, Bulgarian travelers are in fourth place when it comes to spending while traveling. In 2011 the average expenditure of a Bulgarian tourist stood at €2,100.

13 years ago

Europe’s Oldest Town Unearthed

Phil Butler

Archaeologists believe Europe’s oldest urban settlement has been discovered near the Bulgarian town of Provadia. Professor Vassil Nikolov heads a team that is excavating the so called Provadia – Solnitsata archaeological site, believed to date back as far as 4700 BCE.

13 years ago

Bulgarians Welcome Axion Estin Icon

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria’s main cathedral, St. Alexander Nevsky, saw a massive influx of visitors this weekend as hundreds of faithful crowded the church to catch a glimpse of just a copy of the iconic Dostoino Est icon of Virgin Mary from Mount Athos.

13 years ago

Tourists Don’t “Get” Bulgaria’s Cops

Aleksandr Shatskih

Foreign tourists flock to Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts in their droves these days, but communication remains a big problem – most especially when it comes to dealing with the law.

14 years ago

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

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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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