The number of foreign tourists coming to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast this summer will plummet by more than 80%, Sega newspaper writes, basing its estimates on the dramatic drop in the number of charter flights from Europe landing in Varna and Bourgas on the Black Sea. Because of the pandemic a great many of the hotels in Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts remain closed during the second half of July, while those which are open are filled to no more than 30% of their capacity.
Because of the obligatory negative PCR tests required to cross the border around half a million Bulgarians are giving up their holiday in Greece. The Bulgarian Telegraph newspaper quotes Rumen Draganov, head of the Institute for Analyses and Assessments in Tourism as saying that around 670,000 go to Greece on vacation every year between May and October, but that this year their number is expected to be 150,000.
The fire, which was the reason for emergency situation to be declared in the municipalities of Harmanli and Topolovgrad on Wednesday, is now under control, the head of the Haskovo fire department, Mitko Chakalov, reported. The flames..
On August 7, Burgas Airport will welcome its one-millionth passenger for 2024. In 2023, the airport welcomed its millionth passenger on August 2. Statistics show that the day with the largest passenger traffic was July 26 when the airport served more..
It will be sunny on Wednesday. There will be moderate northerly wind. The lowest temperatures will range from 13°C to 20°C, for Sofia 13°C. Daytime highs will range from 29°C to 34°C, for the capital city 30°C. It will be sunny Over the Black..
The traditional swim across the Danube River near Silistra will take place at 9:00 am on August 10. Those wishing to participate can register just..
The National Assembly Defence Committee has given the green light for acquiring the German IRIS-T SLM air defense missile system. The bill was adopted..
There is a high probability that this would be the last regular meeting of the Council of Ministers, caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar..
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