• Low-cost Carrier EasyJet Launches 2 New Flights from Varna in Summer 2017

    Airline EasyJet announced today that flights to two new routes, London (Gatwick) and Berlin (Schönefeld), will be launched in summer 2017. This way Varna will become the second airport in Bulgaria the carrier operates. Flights from Varna to London (Gatwick) will be carried out three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday) starting on June 6, 2017. From June 28, 2017, Varna’s citizens and tourists will be able to fly directly from and to the German capital Berlin. Flights of this second new route will be carried twice a week – on Wednesdays and Saturdays. EasyJet expects to carry over 18,000 passengers on the two new routes in the first summer of operation. The lines will be operated with aircraft Airbus A320, with flight duration to London – 3.40 h and to Berlin – 2.30 h. Tickets are already available for sale at prices starting from 17 Euro one way.

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  • Beach Library in Albena

    Bulgaria’s Black Sea resort Albena opens beach library for third year this season. The library is first of its kind in Europe and boasts over 3,000 books in more than 15 languages. The idea of the beach library is based on the bookcrossing  - “the practice of leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by others, who then do likewise." “Everyone can borrow a book for free and even keep it if leaving another in return.” – founders explain. Rich collection of titles in all genres can be found on the shelves - thrillers, crime novels, romantic and historical readings, memoirs, etc. Special attention is paid to the Bulgarian literature, in particular Yovkov’s work "Albena".  Limited edition of the book has been translated into 6 languages, so that tourists from all over the world can acquaint with the richness of Bulgarian literature...

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  • Festival of Sprat in Kranevo

    First edition of the new maritime Festival of sprat will be held on 10, 11 and 12 June 2016 in Kranevo. To make this possible part of the resort will become a festival area prohibited for cars. The area will be divided on several scenes where variety of programs will take place. Visitors can enjoy participating different competitions and demonstrations, workshops, lawn games, sports, music, outdoor cinema, culinary shows, beach activities, motto and acrobatic demonstrations. "Too little attention is paid to the most beloved fish on our coast - sprat. So we will devote an entire three-day festival to it."- organizers comment. Attractive competition for jokes on fishing theme, as well ..

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  • Bulgarian National Bank Releases New Coin

    As of 7 December 2015, the Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation a new coin with a nominal value of 2 leva. At the same time the banknotes of 2 leva will continue to be a legal tender and will gradually be withdrawn. On the obverse of the coin of 2 leva, in the center of the inner circle, is the nominal value with the number "2", streaked with lines. On the periphery are depicted crossing lines located in the inner circle and outer ring. At the bottom of the coin is the text "Leva" and the year of issue "2015". On the reverse side of the coin is a stylized image of Paisiy Hilendarski with the years &qu..

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  • Melon Celebrations in Bulgarevo

    Traditional Melon celebrations will be held on 16 August 2015 in Bulgarevo village, Kavarna area. The guests of the festival will be able to enjoy culinary works made out of melon, as well as the competition for the biggest and the sweetest melon. Trademark of this year’s edition remains the attractive competition "Miss and Mister Melon".   The organizers of the fourth edition of the festival have also provided surprises and games for the youngest visitors. The event will be accompanied by a musical program, attended by folk singers and dancers.   Start time for the Feast of the Melon is announced for 18.00.

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