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Bulgaria
New Agency Offers Gay-Friendly Tours in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is refusing to let up as it bids to reinvent itself as Eastern Europe’s most attractive destination for people from all walks of life, announcing five new tour packages orientated towards gay travelers
Russian Tourists to Get Bulgarian Visas When Crossing the Border
It looks like Bulgaria is doing everything possible in its efforts of luring in more visitors. The latest idea? Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov said that the country’s government plans to issue visas for Russian tourists right at its border crossing points, Novinite.com reports. The Finance Minister reminded in an interview that the Russian holders […]
Bulgaria Lures Tourists to Ski Resorts with Low Prices
Bulgaria continues to draw tourists to its winter resorts using low prices as a key element. Hotels offer a range of cut-price deals in order to be attractive in this time of the year. It seems that there aren’t as many visitors as hoteliers would want so they hope that they will get tourists’ interest […]
Bulgaria Reveals New Branding for Tourism Promotion
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 […]
Bulgaria Is Top Virgin Money Family Destination 2013
Virgin Money recommends Bulgaria, Paris and Majorca as the top three family destinations in 2013. Where would you rather be?
Archaeologists Unearth “Penis God” Temple in Sozopol
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.
Wax Museum Brings Bulgaria’s Second Kingdom Back to Life
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.
Thousands in Sofia Celebrate 2013 Arrival
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.
Bulgaria Unearths Thracian Gold at the Tomb of Sveshtari
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.
Tourists Don’t “Get” Bulgaria’s Cops
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.
The IFCO (International Foster Care Organisation) Conference – 21st-24th October, Sofia, Bulgaria
The IFCO conference provides a great reason to spend some time in the beautiful city of Sofia. As well as having the chance to meet others involved in the field of fostering from all around the world, visitors can linger around the city parks, gaze at the towering mountains and absorb the friendly and buzzing atmosphere which is Sofia.
Eastern Europe On Pinterest: Part I
Pinterest is something of a phenomenon when it comes to users being social and loving all things imagery. As a window inside travel too, the boards on Pinterest can reveal a lot about the wonder and beauty of our travel landscape. Argo Travel News decided to start showing off the best boards for those breathtaking places in Eastern Europe.
Greek Euro Exit May Trash Balkan Economies
Southeast European nations are at risk of a major financial meltdown, should the Greek debt crisis result in that country deciding to pull out of the Euro, a leading economist has warned.
This Week’s Famous Eastern Europeans Quiz
For those of you out there who love a challenge, Argo Travel News offers up this Eastern Europe celeb quiz from the cool folks at ProProfs. You’ll be surprised at how proud some countries are of their celebrity countrymen too. More on that later, but test yourself now on your celeb know how.
Bulgaria, the Cheapest Destination in Europe
According to a survey by the UK Post Office, Bulgaria is the cheapest holiday destination in Europe this year, followed by Turkey, Portugal and Spain.
EU President Meets Băsescu & Borisov Over Schengen
After many months of back and forth on the issue of Bulgaria and Romania joining the European Union’s open-border Schengen area, EU President Herman Van Rompoy told reporters recently an agreement should be reached by September. During a one day trip to both countries, Van Rompoy met with Romanian President Traian Băsescu, and Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov to table a number of issues.
Bulgaria Tourism 2012: Government Focus
Ivo Marinov, Deputy Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism for Bulgaria, predicts 2012 will see a 5 to 6 percent increase in tourism to his country. Marinov was on hand Monday for the signing of contracts totaling over 20 million Lev slated to increase the country’s travel industry.
Bulgaria Ski Zone Expansion Angers UNESCO
UNESCO are threatening to take action in Bulgaria over controversial plans to expand the Bansko Ski Zone, site of last month’s Audi FiS Alpine World Cup, into protected lands.
Choosing Accommodation in Bansko
Although Bansko is considerably cheaper in comparison to resorts in the Alps, rushing off to the travel agents and booking a package holiday might not always prove to be the best value for money.