06 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Montana won 3–1 over Nesebar on Sun This is 30 of the Second Professional League Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Nesebar 0 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (20) Who won between Nesebar and Montana on Sun 06 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Montana won 3–1 over Nesebar on Sun 06 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Nesebar is playing home against Montana on Sun HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale had a depth of 25.8 km and an epicenter located 30 km from Burgas a 2.5 magnitude earthquake took place at 23:03 followed by a 2.1 magnitude tremor two minutes later The event occurred approximately 380 km from Sofia and the National Seismological Center at the National Institute of Geophysics The tremors are part of an ongoing seismic activity in the region Aftershocks Following Recent Turkey Earthquake Head of the Seismology Department at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences discussed the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the Marmara Sea region She noted that the earthquake was followed by 260 aftershocks a normal phenomenon in active seismic zones These aftershocks are expected to continue for months with microshocks persisting for up to a year has been the site of devastating earthquakes in the past While Bulgaria’s seismic activity is not as intense as that of Turkey or Greece Raykova identified several regions in Bulgaria prone to earthquakes Raykova emphasized that densely populated areas are at greater risk for social and economic damage in the event of a strong earthquake she assured that with proper construction standards and safety measures in place the risk of significant damage and casualties can be greatly reduced We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria Bulgaria commemorates one of its most significant national holidays – the Day of Saint George the Victorious and the official Day of the Bulgarian Army all retailers in Bulgaria will be required to display prices in both leva and euros Employers in Bulgaria are legally required to implement all necessary measures to prevent and minimize workplace accidents a major British tour operator specializing in holidays to Bulgaria has halted all its operations effective April 24 Wage growth in Bulgaria is projected at 9.3 percent for 2025 a 15.4 percent rise in the minimum wage since January The World Bank has revised down its forecast for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2025 Israel has turned to Bulgaria for assistance in battling the rapidly advancing wildfires in areas near Jerusalem The Bulgarian mobile operator A1 has confirmed that it is experiencing technical difficulties affecting both calls and text messages across its network A woman sustained serious injuries after being attacked with pepper spray and an electroshock device and subsequently set on fire inside a hospital in the Bulgarian town of Botevgrad A 25-year-old man is in critical condition following an accident at the amusement park in Yambol A serious traffic accident in the Bulgarian town of Harmanli has left a 13-year-old child in critical condition after he was struck by a car while riding an electric scooter A series of powerful earthquakes shook western Turkey on April 23 causing panic among residents but resulting in no fatalities or serious damage Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase Several earthquakes have been registered in the Bulgarian Black Sea area near Nessebar according to data from the National Institute of Geophysics Geodesy and Geography with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences published on the Institute's website on Friday The first quake with a magnitude of 3.3 on the Richter scale was registered on April 24 at 11:09 p.m Its epicentre was 30 km from the city of Burgas and 380 km from the city of Sofia An earthquake was also registered on April 25 with a magnitude of 3.2 Richter at EEST 9:17 a.m. Its epicentre was 17 km from the town of Nessebar The last earthquake had a magnitude of 2.9 Richter and a depth of 15 km There had also been several tremors before that According to the Institute’s website the strongest quake had a magnitude of 3.5 and occurred at EEST 10:43 a.m. There was no evidence that the tremors were felt in Nessebar The locals commented that the tremors were probably weak since they were not felt on the higher floors of the residential buildings “These are weak to moderate earthquakes There has been seismic activity in the Nessebar bay region in the past which may account for the tremors,” the Institute’s seismologist on duty said An earthquake measuring 6.2 points on the Richter scale shook Istanbul and the surrounding area on April 23 More than 150 people were injured while trying to escape The shockwaves reached Bulgaria and were felt across the country Contacts +359 2 9262 210 This website uses cookies. By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages. 17 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Nesebar won 2–0 over Minyor Pernik on Thu This is 32 of the Second Professional League Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Nesebar and Minyor Pernik on Thu 17 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Nesebar won 2–0 over Minyor Pernik on Thu 17 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Nesebar is playing home against Minyor Pernik on Thu Girls in folk costumes present bread at the opening event of Bulgaria's summer tourism season in Nessebar The summer tourist season in Bulgaria officially opened on Friday Boys offer folklore presentation at the opening event of Bulgaria's summer tourism season in Nessebar Girls in folk costumes present flower baskets at the opening event of Bulgaria's summer tourism season in Nessebar An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 on the Richter scale was registered in the region of our seaside town of Nessebar According to data from the National Seismological Center at the National Institute of Geophysics the earthquake occurred last night at 11:09 p.m Bulgarian time and had an epicenter 30 km from Burgas and 380 km from Sofia there is still no data on whether it was felt More news from Bulgaria The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Situated on a rocky peninsula on the Black Sea the more than 3,000-year-old site of Nessebar was originally a Thracian settlement (Menebria) which date mostly from the Hellenistic period an agora and a wall from the Thracian fortifications the Stara Mitropolia Basilica and the fortress date from the Middle Ages when this was one of the most important Byzantine towns on the west coast of the Black Sea Wooden houses built in the 19th century are typical of the Black Sea architecture of the period Édifié sur une péninsule rocheuse de la mer Noire était à l’origine un site de peuplement des Thraces (Menobria) Les vestiges de la ville datent essentiellement de la période hellénistique et comprennent l’acropole une agora et un mur de fortification thrace la basilique de Stara Mitropolia et la forteresse rappellent le Moyen Âge époque où la cité était l’une des plus importantes villes byzantines de la côte ouest de la mer Noire Les maisons en bois construites au XIXe siècle représentent l’architecture de la mer Noire à cette époque كان موقع نيسيبار المشيّد على شبه جزيرة صخرية في البحر الأسود والذي يرقى إلى أكثر من ثلاث آلاف سنة مستوطنة تراقية في البداية (اطلق عليها اسم مينوبريا)، لكنّها تحوّلت إلى مركز تجاري إغريقي في مطلع القرن السادس وترقى آثار المدينة إلى الحقبة الهلينية بشكل رئيس وتشمل الأكربول، ومعبد للإله أبولون، وساحة عامة وسور من التحصينات التراقية، إلى جانب كاتدرائية ستارا ميتروبوليا والقلعة اللتين تذكران بالعصور الوسطى وبأوج مدينة نيسيبار التي أصبحت آنذاك إحدى أهم المدن البيزنطية على الساحل الغربي للبحر الأسود وتدلّ البيوت الخشبية المشيّدة في القرن التاسع عشر على الهندسة التي تميّزت بها بلدان البحر الأسود في تلك الحقبة 内塞巴尔古城位于黑海沿岸一个由岩石组成的半岛上，3000多年前，这里最初是色雷斯人聚落。公元前6世纪初，这里成了希腊殖民地。城市的遗迹大多可以追溯到古希腊时期，其中包括卫城、阿波罗神庙、广场和色雷斯人建造的堡垒剩下的一面墙。其他重要的古迹还包括中世纪时期建造的旧米特罗利亚教堂(Stara Mitropolia Basilica)和一些要塞，当时这里是黑海西岸最主要的拜占庭市镇之一。19世纪建造的木屋则体现了当时黑海地区典型的建筑特色。 Расположенная на скалистом полуострове Черного моря старая часть города Несебыр имеющая более чем трехтысячелетнюю историю появилась на месте древнего фракийского поселения Менебрия относящиеся в основном к эллинистическому периоду Среди других памятников – базилика Старая Митрополия и крепость когда здесь был один из самых значимых городов Византии на западном побережье Черного моря Деревянные здания построены в XIX веке в стиле типичном для черноморской архитектуры того времени Edificada en una península rocosa del mar Negro la tres veces milenaria ciudad de Nessebar fue Sus vestigios arqueológicos datan esencialmente del periodo helenístico y comprenden la acrópolis un templo dedicado a Apolo y una muralla tracia La basílica de Stara Mitropolia y la fortaleza son de la Edad Media época en la que Nessebar era una de las ciudades bizantinas más importantes de la costa occidental del Mar Negro son representativas de la arquitectura de esta época en la región del Mar Negro The Ancient city of Nessebar is a unique example of a synthesis of the centuries-old human activities in the sphere of culture; it is a location where numerous civilizations have left tangible traces in single homogeneous whole The different stages of development of its residential vernacular architecture reflect the stages of development of the architectural style on the Balkans and in the entire East Mediterranean region The urban structure contains elements from the second millennium BC from Ancient Times and the Medieval period modified by the imposition of the traditional Byzantine forms the characteristic painted decoration for this age The town has served for over thousands of years as remarkable spiritual hearth of Christian culture Criterion (iii): The Ancient City of Nessebar is an outstanding testimony of multilayered cultural and historical heritage It is a place where many civilizations left their tangible traces: archaeological structures from the Second millennium BC a Greek Black Sea colony with surviving remains of fortifications a Hellenistic villa and religious buildings from the Antiquity preserved churches (in some of them preserved only parts of archaeological structures) from the Middle Ages Nessebar has demonstrated its historical importance as a frontier city on numerous occasions Having been a remarkable spiritual centre of Christianity for a thousand years today it is a developing and vibrant urban organism Criterion (iv): The Ancient City of Nessebar is a unique example of an architectural ensemble with preserved Bulgarian Renaissance structure and forms a harmonious homogenous entity with the outstanding natural configuration of the rocky peninsular linked with the continent by a long narrow stretch of land Its nature and existence is a result of synthesis of long-term human activity which has witnessed significant historic periods - an urban structure with elements from 2nd millennium BC and the Middle Ages; the development of medieval religious architecture with rich plastic and polychrome decoration on its facades in the form of ceramic ornamentation typical for the period; the different stages in the development of the characteristic residential vernacular architecture which testify to the supreme mastery of the architecture of the Balkans as well as the East Mediterranean region The vernacular architecture of the urban ensemble dominated by medieval churches and archaeology combine to produce an urban fabric of the high quality Within the boundaries that encompass the small rocky peninsula are all the evidence of the numerous cultural layers - from the 2nd millennium BC until the present time Although the main elements have generally remained unchanged since 1986 some exceptions have occurred with a number of illegal interventions on 19th century structures and some new buildings executed in violation of the Cultural Heritage Law and in violation of the Law on Monuments and Museums negative influences have also emerged with the emergency stabilization of the peninsula shoreline All of these changes have the potential to threaten the extraordinary coherence of the urban fabric and the overall visual integrity of the property Only conservation and stabilization work is carried out on the Medieval Churches and all the investigated archaeological sites are exposed and preserved The unauthorized changes to some of the vernacular buildings and persistent and increasing pressures from tourism combined with the introduction of mobile retail units are beginning to threaten the traditional urban structure of the city 1) Cultural Heritage Law (Official Gazette No.19 of 2009) and subdelegated legislation protection and promotion of the immovable cultural heritage in Bulgaria and the development of Conservation and Management plans for its inscribed World Heritage List of immovable cultural properties 2) Ordinance No.8 of the Culture Committee and the Committee on Architecture and Public Works of the architectural historical reserves Sozopol and Nessebar /SG 9/1981; covers the issues of general and detailed spatial planning; projects; carrying out conservation and restoration works; and new building It also determines the borders and contact zones of the site and sets out the rules for protection and implementation 3) Developed by the National Institute for Monuments of Culture /in 2009 renamed as National Institute for Immovable Cultural Heritage/ the Directive Plan is a Concept paper on the preservation and development of the cultural-historic heritage of the town of Nessebar The Plan offers an integrated professional analysis and prognosis of urban development over a wide range of activities promotion and sustainable development of the property 4) The current Construction and regulatory plan of the Ancient city of Nessebar and the preliminary construction and regulatory plan (adopted on 30.07.1991 by the Ministry of construction and urban planning) regulates land use 5) The Spatial Planning Act - (Official Gazette 1 of 2001 with amendments) and subdelegated legislation relates to spatial and urban planning investment projects and buildings in Bulgaria It also determines particular territorial and spatial protection In order to provide adequate response to the threats from unauthorized development there is a need to put in place an overall Management Plan for the property that provides a collaborative framework for all stakeholders Citizens of Bulgarian Nessebar want the ancient parts of their town out of UNESCO's world cultural heritage sites list. The citizens have reached an agreement that the negative aspects of the town's being included in the world heritage list greatly overwhelm the benefits and have therefore started a petition. Being in UNESSCO brings about nothing but restrictions for us, they stated, referring to the recent State National Construction Control's decision that all illegal constructions in the town be demolished. The illegal construction and commercial activities in Nessebar have already almost cost the resort its UNESCO World Heritage status. Nessebar is in the middle of a significant turmoil, as it has been blocked since Sunday evening by owners of houses and shops that were scheduled to be demolished Monday by the State National Construction Controlл Clashes and four arrests occurred Monday when the police tried to break the human fence. On Wednesday, the owners and other cisterns were still protesting. Admitting that their property is illegal, they pointed out that demolishing their small buildings ,while leaving huge allegedly also illegitimate hotels intact is something they consider unfair. We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you! A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area, with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale Residents affected by the recent demolition of illegal structures in Sofia’s "Zaharna Fabrika" neighborhood staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the Ilinden district administration building Bulgaria will no longer host the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Sofia this July In Nessebar, a peculiar case involving drunk driving unfolded during the early hours of the morning Telegram will provide authorities with users' personal data, such as IP addresses and phone numbers For the first time, Bulgaria will host the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2025 Employers in Bulgaria are legally required to implement all necessary measures to prevent and minimize workplace accidents, general illnesses Nearly half of Bulgarians now shop online, with 45.2% of those aged 16–74 having bought goods or services via the internet in the past year The fourth edition of the LUNAR Festival of Lights in Sofia will illuminate 10,000 square meters of art across some of the city's most iconic buildings and public spaces from May 8 to May 11 The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology forecasts that May will bring temperatures ranging from 2°C to 33°C across Bulgaria Bulgaria's population continues to shrink, a trend that has persisted for over 30 years A Romanian family paid 3,084.60 leva (1,500 euros) for medical treatment at the Burgas University Hospital following a serious road accident 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Ludogorets Razgrad II won 2–0 over Nesebar on Wed This is 29 of the Second Professional League The current head to head record for the teams are Ludogorets Razgrad II 0 win(s) Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Who won between Ludogorets Razgrad II and Nesebar on Wed 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Ludogorets Razgrad II won 2–0 over Nesebar on Wed 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches Ludogorets Razgrad II is playing home against Nesebar on Wed 03 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Nesebar vs Strumska Slava on Sat This is 34 of the Second Professional League Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Nesebar and Strumska Slava on Sat 03 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT?Nesebar vs Strumska Slava on Sat 03 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Nesebar is playing home against Strumska Slava on Sat 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Belasitsa Petrich won 1–0 over Nesebar on Sat This is 33 of the Second Professional League The current head to head record for the teams are Belasitsa Petrich 0 win(s) Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Belasitsa Petrich and Nesebar on Sat 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Belasitsa Petrich won 1–0 over Nesebar on Sat 26 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches Belasitsa Petrich is playing home against Nesebar on Sat The increased seismic activity in Turkey continues today - three tremors were felt in the western district of Kütahya earlier today and a new earthquake was registered in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul this morning A new earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 occurred in the waters of the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Büyükçekmece the Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) announced The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.8 km The region has been a site of increased seismic activity over the past two days after a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred there on April 23 did not cause any casualties or serious damage Three earthquakes were registered before noon in the Kütahya district of western Turkey - the first two occurred at 10:20 local and Bulgarian time several earthquakes were also registered in the Bulgarian Black Sea waters in the Nessebar region Geodesy and Geography (NIGGG) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) The strongest of them had a magnitude of 3.5 and occurred at 10:43 a.m Turkish seismologists also registered this tremor The Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) estimated the magnitude of this earthquake at 3.6 on the Richter scale The tremor occurred 123 km from Kırklareli (Lozengrad) and 183 km from Tekirdag More news from World tragedy struck at a hotel in Sunny Beach as a man and a woman tragically fell from the seventh floor when Nessebar police received reports of the incident involving two Dutch citizens - a 44-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man the fall proved fatal for both individuals their bodies were transported to the "Forensic Medicine" department at Burgas Hospital for autopsy Blood samples were also collected for chemical analysis to ascertain the presence of alcohol or drugs pre-trial proceedings have been initiated as investigators diligently explore all possible scenarios The community mourns the loss of these individuals and awaits further details as authorities continue their investigation the director of the Plovdiv Customs Office was arrested earlier today for allegedly facilitating a new smuggling route for cigarettes opened fire with a gas pistol near a kindergarten in Sofia's Lyulin district Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has described the case of the man who died in police custody in Kazanlak as “a disgrace” to the Ministry of Interior Nearly 80,000 drivers have been recorded speeding on the streets of Sofia by cameras installed by the Traffic Police according to Commissioner Nikolay Krusharski The identities of the two male bodies discovered near Sofia’s "Iliyantsi" district have been confirmed as 63-year-old twins Ivan and Toma Penkovi archaeologists have revealed pieces of ancient history never before seen in such vivid resolution (Credit: Model - Rodrigo Pacheco-Ruiz)Deep beneath the Black Sea ancient Greek ships are revealing answers to the mystery of the Noah’s Ark flood The old town of Nessebar is near-enough an island: a half mile of weathered wooden fishing houses with terracotta-tiled roofs that sit atop a rocky head, strung to the Bulgarian coast by only a narrow land bridge. It’s also a dense stack of ruins layered on top of one another that stretch back more than 3,000 years, and is recognised by Unesco as a World Heritage site the twisting streets of 19th-Century fishing houses are parted by the medieval Church of St Stephen – richly decorated with murals of Jesus calming the storm and 1,000 figures from the New Testament – and the excavated ruins of the Stara Mitropolia Basilica a cathedral dating back to the 5th Century when this was one of the most important Byzantine trading towns on the Black Sea coast Archaeologists and local fishermen have found even older relics A Greek acropolis and pottery date from before the Romans’ arrival and there are walls built by the city’s founders the horse-riding warrior people who ruled over the Balkan Peninsula more than 2,000 years ago you’ll need to step off the island and into the surrounding sea • A $20bn treasure lost at sea • The key to the origin of the Americas? • The sinful city swallowed by the Earth new evidence offers clues from more than 7,000 years ago when some experts believe the Black Sea was just a small freshwater lake Geological samples drilled from the seabed could settle the mystery of whether it was here that waters once rushed in flattening civilisations and leaving behind the story we know as Noah and the great biblical flood which holds a smattering of historical artefacts that there are historical monuments down there and I wanted to touch them and to observe them really closely.” After studying at the University of Southampton’s Marine Archaeology postgraduate centre in the UK, Georgieva has been working in her “dream job” as part of the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project (Black Sea MAP) which aims to discover how the sea and its surroundings have changed since the last ice age by surveying the seabed led by Prof Jon Adams from the University of Southampton in partnership with the Centre for Underwater Archaeology discovered the 2,400-year-old Greek trading ship last year in addition to more than 60 wrecks found in deep waters Appearing into view as the ROVs 3D-scanned the site the mast and rudder clearly visible as well as rowing benches and large ceramic containers in the hold Georgieva called it “the most spectacular find – so far.” Georgieva agrees with other marine archaeologists that we are entering a golden age of discovery around the Black Sea Archaeologists had known that ancient civilisations had been built here and that ships had traded along the Black Sea coastline imaging technology was not yet advanced enough to provide a true picture of the bottom of the sea ensuring that anything that lay down there remained shrouded in mystery “We knew from historical sources that there had been colonisation of the Black Sea coast but we hadn’t discovered anything like ships What are the reasons we hadn’t found them?” Georgieva asked “The last four years was a really big step.. in how we investigate the submerged landscapes and shipwrecks.”  The fact that remarkably preserved ships can be found here is due to a unique aquatic phenomenon, explained famed deep-sea explorer Dr Bob Ballard The last four years was a really big step in how we investigate the submerged landscapes and shipwrecksBallard the American oceanographer best known internationally as the man who led the discovery of the wreck of the Titanic in 1985 has had a decades-long fascination with the so-called “anoxic sea” below the Black Sea: a cold oxygenless layer blanketed underneath the warm opal waters familiar to visitors “I was interested in the anoxia: when I found the Titanic and saw high states of preservation – the deep sea is a giant museum,” said Ballard in a phone interview from his home in the US state of Rhode Island As only a few types of bacteria survive in the Black Sea’s anoxic layer this stasis is strongest here – potentially mummifying human remains and preserving the moments after a disaster in “mint condition” for millennia Ballard led an expedition to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean that was the first to comprehensively explore this shadow realm he discovered dozens of perfectly preserved vessels including an Ottoman trading ship that contained human remains “It was a good 15-year effort of mounting multiple expeditions trying to show that the [ancient mariners were] much bolder than historians were giving them credit for – that they pursued direct deep-water trade routes trying to show that they did not hug the coastline But both Georgieva and Ballard said deep-sea exploration provides new clues in another In the bestselling 2000 book Noah's Flood by William Ryan and Walter Pitman marine geologists believed they had found the historical origin of the legends of a great flood that tore through ancient civilisations bordering the Mediterranean and Black Sea 7,600 years ago Earlier told in the Babylonian creation myth the story has become best known across the world in the form told in the biblical story of Noah’s Ark what is now the Black Sea was cut off from the Mediterranean by a mountainous landscape The Noah’s Flood theory claimed that as Earth’s last ice age ended melting polar ice caps caused the Mediterranean waters to rise which pushed a channel through the mountains to form what is now the Bosporus resulting in a catastrophic seawater deluge 200 times stronger than Niagara Falls the Black Sea inundated a land mass the size of Ireland I think you&rsquo;re going to see the Black Sea yielding a lot of additional chapters of human history now we know where to lookBallard hoped to shed light on Ryan and Pitman’s theory when he discovered the pre-flood shoreline and buildings from human civilisations that lived along it He believed these findings would back up the flood hypothesis But Black Sea MAP points in a different direction “The geophysicists and other specialists from the oceanographic centre in Southampton say there’s no evidence to support this theory,” she said “What we collected doesn’t prove this catastrophic flood Data shows a more likely gradual sea level rising.” it supports the idea that the waters rose unnoticeably Ballard calls The Black Sea a “magical place” an area with “an amazing amount of history” which has more to offer archaeologists and fans of historical legend than the Noah’s Flood connection “The Black Sea has that [the biblical connection]; it’s also were Jason and the Argonauts went in search of the Golden Fleece,” he added “There’s so much more to be discovered in the Black Sea I think you’re going to see the Black Sea yielding a lot of additional chapters of human history now we know where to look and how to look.” the excitement being revealed offshore does not feel far away Bulgaria hosts a richness of archaeological history from Roman, Greek and other ancient societies, the likes of which tourists often seek out in Mediterranean neighbours, Italy and Greece. But here, findings are being unearthed in an accelerated process, especially since 2007 when funding started arriving with Bulgaria’s accession to the European Union Nessebar sits on a stretch of coast slightly more than 100km by car from the Bulgarian city of Varna in the north and nearly 70km from the peninsula of Sozopol in the south where dense history is laying the foundations for an emerging Bulgarian archaeological trail In 2012, nearby Solnitsata, labelled Europe's oldest prehistoric town (albeit controversially) by its discoverers joined already discovered marvels to the north of Nessebar such as the Varna Necropolis the oldest gold treasure in the world dating from around 4,500BC While the Black Sea MAP discoveries are too deep for tourists to visit scuba diving excursions head down to Nessebar’s original defensive walls from the time of the Thracians and battleships from World War One and World War Two as well as the airplane of former Bulgarian Communist leader Todor Zhivkov which was deliberately sunk in Varna Bay in 2011 to spawn an artificial reef Georgieva recommends that divers visit what she calls the “open museum” of Nessebar’s fortifications the exposed walls visible on the short walk around the edge of the island But the discoveries made by the Black Sea MAP team are also being brought up into the light, and are currently on show in Lost Worlds an exhibition touring Bulgaria where visitors can explore a digital recreation of the 2,400-year-old shipwreck and 3D printed models made from scans of it while wearing virtual reality headsets Sunken Civilisation is a BBC Travel series that explores mythical underwater worlds that seem too fantastical to exist today but are astonishingly real Join more than three million BBC Travel fans by liking us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc.com features newsletter called "The Essential List". 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From this summer the guests of Nessebar can make their sea holiday even more enjoyable by combining it with a hiking trip at the foot of the Balkan Mountains a new eco-trail with a total length of 4 631 m was opened in the vicinity of the Black Sea resort town The route passes through mountain forests and reaches an observation platform from where there is a view of the mountain ridges and the sea in the distance There is a panoramic telescope and a relaxation area with hammocks and log seats Further along the eco-trail there is an old mountain spring water fountain and around which there are also resting places as 106 energy-saving solar lamps have been installed along its entire length An information sign is placed at the beginning of the route The eco-trail is suitable for hiking and cycling and reveals one of the most picturesque areas on the territory of Nessebar municipality Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh and Zurab Pololikashvili Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) have officially signed the agreement for Bulgaria to host the 9th Global Conference on Wine Tourism,. The Mini Bulgaria Park is an unusual place for a tourist tour spiritual culture and natural landmarks of Bulgaria meet Gorna Oryahovitsa often remains undeservedly hidden from the eyes of tourists even though it is only about 10 km away from Bulgaria's old capital which lies at the foot of the Balkans on the banks of the. english@bnr.bg Text version Standard version   edoc@tourism.government.bg At an official ceremony in front of the gates of the Ancient City of Nessebar Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev and the host - the Mayor of Nessebar Nikolay Dimitrov officially launched the summer tourist season the Summer 2024 welcoming ceremony was held with the participation of the Head of State The event took place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and his wife Desislava Radeva Among the official guests of the event were the Ministers of Interior Kalin Stoyanov Regional Development and Public Works Violeta Koritarova Agriculture Georgi Tahov and Youth and Sports Georgi Glushkov as well as ambassadors and representatives of missions from over 20 countries The ceremony began with the performance of the magnetic Bulgarian kabagaidi and the ritual ‘Mother Bulgaria’ at the gates of the Ancient City The statesmen were greeted according to an old Bulgarian custom with a pita and the symbol of our country — the Bulgarian rose ‘We Bulgarians have always believed that we live on a piece of land that is a paradise’ Minister Miloshev said and recalled the ancient parable And that is what makes us recognizable and authentic This has made us over the centuries hospitable and humane — we Bulgarians are an ancient civilization of emotional And in today's times of complex geopolitical relations and more and more global crises these qualities are becoming increasingly scarce and I am convinced that several generations of modern Europeans cherish the memory of our Sunny Beach our sunny sandy beaches and their exciting Bulgarian summer addressing the representatives of the diplomatic corps and the guests of Nessebar and the Bulgarian Black Sea coast President Rumen Radev stressed the importance of Nessebar as part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List The mayor and his team have done a great job here hopefully more Bulgarian municipalities will look like this ‘Nessebar represents all those well-known features of Bulgaria — here the millennia-old history of our lands coexist with the comfort of modern tourist services; the splendour of our nature with the famous hospitality of the local people’ the President said and thanked the Secretary for Culture Education and Tourism at the Presidential Institution and former Minister of Tourism Ilin Dimitrov for the initiative the Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev for the support and the host and ‘motor of the event’ — the Mayor of Nessebar Minister Miloshev reminded the journalists that the caretaker cabinet has a clear time horizon and its task is to ensure fair elections and the smooth running of the summer tourist season He expressed his optimism for a good and stable season in the upcoming Summer 2024 with a clear commitment of the institutions to ensure good control and calm work for the business and the most important subject in the tourism product - the tourist to leave happy and only with positive and beautiful emotions ‘We will have done our job — as a country and a nation if everyone leaves with the memory of their happy Bulgarian summer I dream for Bulgaria to be associated with sun and beauty ancient civilization and rich culture; with hospitality with authentic Bulgarian products and its unique nature And above all to be associated with warm and smiling people After a short tour along the cobbled streets of the landmarks the guests attended a concert of local folklore groups at Messambria Square in Nessebar        Contacts:   Sofia 1000, 1 Saborna St.   phone.: +359 2 904 6809,   edoc@tourism.government.bg 2016 © Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria The Ancient town Nessebar is in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List and the entrance to the town is free of charge for everyone who is curious to visit thousands of Еuropean tourists will choose Bulgaria for their summer vacation The beaches of Sunny Beach have traditionally achieved the global "Blue Flag" standard of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and attract tourists with their white sand and clean water "Sunny Beach has been a favourite place for tourists from Europe for decades. Most of them regularly visit the resort because of its splendid weather, excellent hotels, and delicious cuisine. Young people can have fun around the clock and all this is at top prices," says Ivan Dashev, who is a partner in the largest regional food market chain "Janet" Fresh produce and a large variety of beverages reach hotels restaurants and supermarkets directly from his warehouses Fishermen provide "Janet" regularly with locally sourced fresh fish and seafood from the Black Sea has been asked about his business and the type of customers they have "The foreigners are fond of fresh Bulgarian fruits and vegetables we offer thousands of products from around the world More than 3,200 alcoholic beverages are offered by "Janet" Food Market chain And all this is at very affordable prices," he adds His business is a Food Market Chain supplying food and drinks to hotels and restaurants Many tourists have a lot of fun and enjoy the entertainment Sunny Beach has to offer but they don't know that the southern part of the resort lies on the peninsula of the ancient town of Nessebar It originated more than 3,200 years ago and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The town was inhabited at the end of the Bronze Age it's the birthplace of the author of fables Aesop parts of the fortress wall of the peninsula an authentic windmill and houses where the local people live "A thousand – year history marks each step in the ancient town of Nessebar – legendary battles Preserved archaeology and artefacts are invaluable Entrance to Old Nessebar is free for tourists you can be accommodated in boutique houses at low prices," explains Ivan Dashev which are in the cadastre of natural phenomena Among the rare and protected by law plants are the Sand Lilies and the Sea Watling Street Thistle Everyone can see them live in their natural habitat the South Beach of Nessebar was also certified with the world standard of cleanliness "Blue Flag" The fans of luxury can choose Sveti Vlas for their holiday The resort town is located to the north of Sunny Beach Boats of the highest class are moored in the marina of Sveti Vlas (StVlas) and the restaurants in the area offer five-star entertainment the tourists can be amazed by a variety of experiences top entertainment and a proper hotel base found in very few countries People who prefer more secluded and peaceful places also have a choice The town of Obzor and the village of Ravda offer excellent accommodation family restaurants and clean beaches with lots of fun for the children," adds Ivan Dashev The youngest tourists definitely remain huge fans of Sunny Beach where nightlife competes with the world's most famous destinations There are plenty of water sports and attractions Sunny Beach is surrounded by mountains and forests making it a unique place with clean water and air Burgas International Airport is located 27 km from Sunny Beach and there are hundreds of flights to and from European cities daily "All the towns and villages in the region are ready for the summer season tourists were able to see for themselves the safety and peacefulness of the area They had a carefree time and went home happy This is what makes Bulgaria an attractive and desirable destination for European tourists Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2059629/Janet.jpg Do not sell or share my personal information: ЗА УВРЕДЕНО ЗРЕНИЕ ОТКРИТО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ СИГНАЛИ ПО ЗЗЛПСПОИН КОНСУЛТАТИВЕН СЪВЕТ ЗА НАЦИОНАЛНА СИГУРНОСТ ПРЕЗИДЕНТ ВИЦЕПРЕЗИДЕНТ ИНСТИТУЦИЯТА АДМИНИСТРАЦИЯ ЗА МЕДИИТЕ ИНИЦИАТИВИ СЪВЕТИ 2025 www.president.bg Администрация на Президента на Република БългарияCopyright and Legal Policy, Privacy and Security Policy, Helpful Information Meliá Hotels International has announced further growth in Bulgaria with the addition of a 987-room hotel in Sunny Beach on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast a destination where it already operates six hotels with 2,400 rooms Meliá Sunny Beach will open in 2020 and consists of three buildings: one completely new and the other two renovated before opening to bring them up to the quality and service standards of the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand delivering Spanish hospitality through a passion for service and a focus on guest satisfaction and well-being The hotel is located in one of the most popular destinations in Bulgaria attracting thousands of travellers from all over Europe every year thanks to its long beach wide range of water sports and attractions and its lively nightlife all guaranteeing fun and entertainment throughout the day Sunny Beach is also just a few kilometres from the city of Nessebar an important tourist destination on the western coast of the Black Sea Nessebar is one of the oldest cities in Europe and home to a significant cultural and artistic heritage of various civilisations dating back to Greek times 8/12/2019MELIÁ SUNNY BEACH TO INCREASE THE MELIÁ PORTFOLIO IN THE BLACK SEA BY ONE THOUSAND ROOMS The group announces the scheduled opening of its seventh hotel in the leading holiday destination in BulgariaMeliá Sunny Beach Download Image ​Meliá Hotels International has announced further growth in Bulgaria with the addition of a 987-room hotel in Sunny Beach on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast declared "this is a new milestone in the consolidation of our leadership of the resort hotel industry The Bulgarian coast is a very interesting destination for European travellers and this is an excellent opportunity for us to contribute to its development We are sure that the relaunch of the hotel under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand will open the doors to a new era of success thanks to the global recognition of our brand and the vast experience in the resort hotel industry we bring to the project thanks to our long history in the Mediterranean and Caribbean" The hotel complex will feature six restaurants serving Mediterranean and contemporary international cuisine numerous outdoor swimming pools (including a water park and several meeting rooms for business travellers The Mallorcan hotel company is the world leader in resort hotels and began operations in Bulgaria in 2007 with the opening of Meliá Grand Hermitage a five-star hotel with 727 rooms near the city of Varna The company currently operates five other holiday hotels under the Sol by Meliá brand four of them in Nessebar (Sol Nessebar Bay Sol Nessebar Palace and Sol Marina Palace) and the other in Obzor Hotel website Brand OwnerMeliá Hotels International For travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States Outside of Bulgaria: 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225 Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Bulgaria where you can connect with the U.S “This church is an iconic symbol of an ancient place we continue to strengthen the cultural ties between our two countries through projects like this.” – Ambassador Eric Rubin Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova and Deputy Minister of Culture Amelia Gesheva today officially reopened 14th century medieval church St John Alliturgetos in Nessebar after completion of a four year restoration-preservation project which cost $706,000 USD John Aliturgetos Church is a monument of unique value but it needed significant restoration and preservation work Embassy worked with the Nessebar Mayor’s office to commission necessary restoration and preservation work for St John Alliturgetos Church using the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Tourists in Nessebar will now be able to closely view the church and its interior while the architectural details and ceramo-plastic decorations remain carefully preserved New signs describe the history and importance of this famous Bulgarian cultural site “Anyone who has visited Nessebar – whether sailors on a ship hundreds of years ago or tourists just this summer – this church is an iconic symbol of an ancient place It stands prominently overlooking the Black Sea and its history tells us about the many people and cultures that have called Nessebar home over the millennia and centuries of wind and water took their toll “We agreed to fund this restoration project because Americans believe that preserving and protecting cultural treasures is a shared responsibility This project joins many others that the Embassy has sponsored since 2002 including conservation of two 4th century Christian tombs in central Sofia (currently at the National History Museum); preservation of the 4th century BC Thracian Tomb of Kran II in the Valley of the Thracian Kings; restoration of the 17th century Kurshum Mosque in Silistra; preservation of 3rd century mosaic floors in the ancient provincial capital of Philippoplis (modern-day Plovdiv); and preservation of the early 19th century library and Mosque of Osman Pazvantoglu in Vidin Just last month Ambassador Rubin announced that he will use the U.S Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation to restore and modernize display of Bulgaria’s Sveshtari Thracian Tomb – a UNESCO World 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cookie settings Open the Cookie Management Tool to change your settings Jing Li and Andreas Ruschhaupt attended the workshop on "Control of Quantum Dynamics of Atoms Molecules and Ensembles by Light Workshop 2023" (CAMEL 18) in Nessebar Both were giving oral presentations on results of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Project "Shortcut-Enhanced Quantum Thermodynamics".  Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker IF YOU want a European seaside break with warm weather I've found the pocket-friendly holiday destination just a few hours from the UK And with cheap flights and hotels it won't break the bank this summer either While most Brits flock to the Algarve in Portugal or Tenerife in Spain for a European seaside break another little-known town in Eastern Europe promises to be an affordable and sizzling alternative Bulgaria was named one of the cheapest holiday destinations for Brits, according to the latest research from Love Holidays And the seaside town of Nessebar is no exception this ancient town is found inside Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast the town is completely surrounded by water Both Ryanair and Wizzair run direct flights from London to Burgas, which is a 30-minute drive from Nessebar. This charming town is steeped in history and culture thanks to its narrow cobblestone streets, eclectic folklore, traditional Bulgarian houses, and ancient ruins. One of the best things about Nessebar, and Bulgaria generally, is its affordability. places to grab something to eat in the old town is a restaurant called Hemingway I indulged in traditional Bulgarian dishes such as banitsa (a pastry dish) and kebapcheta (a grilled meat dish) while enjoying stunning views of the sea with a meal costing £6 and a cocktail £4 local street food vendors line the streets giving tourists even more pocket-friendly choices Hotels are affordable too - a budget bed and breakfast costs as little as £35 while a sunlounger will cost just £20 for an entire day During the summer peak season, Bulgarians flock to other popular Black Sea getaways One of my favourite hidden beaches in the area is Irakli Beach which is located about 30 minutes away from Nessebar by car The stunning beach is surrounded by crystal-clear water making it a perfect spot for swimming and sunbathing tourists can also visit the Old Windmill - an iconic landmark overlooking the town For those interested in ancient history and culture Nessebar is home to several ancient ruins and monuments a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 11th century One of the most significant ancient attractions in Nessebar is the Thracian necropolis There's also the Nessebar Archaeological Museum which offers a glimpse into the town's history Entry tickets into the museum cost £3 for full-paying adults and £2 for children The local language in Nessebar is Bulgarian although people may speak English at the beach resorts Bulgaria is currently three hours ahead of the UK The local currency is the Bulgaria lev with £10 getting around 22 lev There are currently no Covid restrictions and Brits can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days without a visa However, your passport must have at least three months left after the day you plan to leave Nessebar has a bit of something for everyone from its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters to its history and culture Nessebar is the perfect destination for holidaymakers on a budget who want to experience the beauty of Eastern Europe Bulgaria isn't the only country to have cheap and cheerful towns providing Brit holidaymakers with everything they need for a dream holiday Poreč in Croatia is a great beach destination that is popular with Europeans thanks to its low prices Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ If you have any queries about this error, try emailing feedback@mirror.co.uk and we'll do what we can to help you The first joint STAB/ICOMOS Advisory Mission to a World Heritage property was carried out within the framework of the World Heritage Convention and the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage The World Heritage property "Ancient City of Nessebar" (Bulgaria) hosted an Advisory Mission invited by the Bulgarian authorities and carried out jointly by experts of the UNESCO Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB) to the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and ICOMOS International (Advisory Body to the World Heritage Committee). The mission experts assessed the state of conservation of the property including the underwater archaeological remains and provided capacity building for Bulgarian experts in coastal management and in the preparation of Heritage Impact Assessments for World Heritage properties The mission took place from 28 November to 3 December 2017 The mission experts examined existing and proposed projects and developments within the boundaries of the Ancient City of Nessebar and its buffer zone including in the territorial waters of the peninsula and provided preliminary insights on the scope of analysis needed to assess their impacts The STAB experts conducted an underwater survey of archaeological remains and provided recommendations for additional research that may be needed to appraise the archaeological potential of the submerged setting of Nessebar and assess measures to be undertaken to minimize impacts on the submerged remains in line with Article 5 of the 2001 Convention The state of conservation of the property will be examined by the World Heritage Committee at its 43rd session in 2019 The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students Nessebar Munnicipality announced that it has applied for and has also won financial support for the construction of a wireless Internet network Here at TheMayor.EU we have talked about the initiative itself many times - WiFi4EU is an initiative of the European Commission which aims to create a network of points providing quick easy and completely free access to the global network of public places and buildings in the cities and villages of the European Union The goal is to provide free wireless internet to the most visited public places throughout Europe by 2020 WiFi4EU connects people and supports the cultural and historical exchange of information all registered municipalities in the platform will become part of a community and will be associated with the other participants in the large-scale project The longer-term goal of the EU is to improve services such as eGovernment Ten access points will be allocated on the territory of Nessebar Municipality: The initiative will give to the Municipality of Nessebar the opportunity to improve its tourism output by providing access to free communication for the numerous guests of the city Thus Nessebar will become an even more attractive destination for tourists all year round The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital Nessebar waa magaalo hore oo ku taalla meel u dhaw jasiirad dhacda xeebaha Bulgaria. Magaaladan waxaa ku yaalla guryo qaddiimi ah oo lagu tiriyo inay jiraan 3,000 oo sano. Hay'adda Qaramada Midoobey ee qaabilsan dhaqanka ee UNESCO ayaa waxay u aqoonsatay goob taariikhi ah. Seynisyahannada iyo khuburada taariikhda ayaa daraasaad ku sameeyay qalab badan oo la rumeysan yahay inay adeegsan jireen dadkii qarniyeyaal hore halkaas u deganaa. Daraasad cusub oo tixraaceysay sida ay jasiiradda aheyd 7000 oo sano ka hor ayay khuburada ku sheegeen in badda madow xilliggaas ay aheyd mid baaxad ahaan yar. Cilmi-baaris laga sameeyay gudaha baddan ayaa ugu dambeyntii lagu ogaaday daadaadka la garan wayaay ee dhacay iyo qisadii doonta nebi Nuux. Zdravka Georgieva, oo kamid ah khuburada ku takhasustay cilmiga dhulka kana mid ahaa cilmibaarayaasha badda Sozopol ee Bulgaria kuna dhashay jasiiradda Nessebar ayaa sheegay in uu doonayo in uu wax ka ogaado waxyaabaha lagu arkay badda. "Waxaa doonayay in aan ogaado waxa ku jiray badda," ayuu yiri Zdravka Georgieva oo markii ugu horreysay arkay haraagga dooni la garan waayay oo lagu arkay matxaf ku yaalla jasiiradda Nessebar. Wuxuu sheegay in matxafkan la dhigay waxyaabo taariikhi ah oo ku saabsan taariikhda dadka iyo deegaanka oo uu rajo weyn yahay in uu baaritaan ku sameeyo. Xigashada Sawirka, IMAGE SOURCE, RODRIGO PACHECO RUIZ Markii uu cilmiga badda kasoo bartay jaamacadda Southampton wuxuu ka rumeeyay riyadiisii aheyd in uu ka qeyb qaato mashaariic ku aadan baaritaannada lagu sameynayo gunta hoose ee badda iyo xeebaha. Koox ka socota Belgium iyo Britain oo uu hoggaaminayo Professor Jon Adams oo ka socda jaamacadda Southampton oo kaa kashanaya laanta dowladda u qaabilsan baaritaanada biyaha badda ayaa waxay arkeen doon jirtay 2400 sano oo uu lahaa ganacsade u dhashay Giriigga iyo doomo kale oo 60 ah oo ku burburay xeebaha badda. Khuburrada qaabilsan cilmiga badda waxay rumeysan yihiin inay heleen halkii ay kasoo faracmeen biyihii lagu halaagay qowmkii nebi Nuux iyo burburkii soo gaaray magaalooyinkii qaddiimiga ahaa ee ku yaalla badda Mediterranean-ka iy badda madow muddo lagu qiyaasay 7,600 sanadood ka hor. Qisada Nebiga Nuux waxaa mid caan ah oo lagu sheegay Qur'aanka iyo Injiilka. Sida lagu xusay buug laga qoray qisadan, ku dhawaaad 20,000 sano badda madow waxaa kala xiray buuro ku yaallay badda Mediterranean-ka. Dalka Bulgaria waxaa ku yaalla goobo taariikhi ah oo ku xusan marxaladihii ay soo mareen dowladihii Ruum, Giriigga iyo qowmiyadihii hore ee adduunka ku noolaa. A second skeleton of a medieval "vampire" has been discovered on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast Archaeologists have found the skeleton of an elderly male with a knife in his heart during excavation at the "Saints Archangels Mihail and Gavrail" church in the historical coastal town of Nessebar Some experts say the stabbing could simply have been some criminal case are firm the knife is sound evidence the man has been deemed a vampire A total of 28 tombs have been found in an area of 40 square meters inside the church dating from the 13th-14th and from the 16th-17th centuries Marvakov says this has been done in times of plague The first "vampire" skeleton in Bulgaria was discovered in 2012 in the historical coastal town of Sozopol. It is one of a man with an iron stick in his chest. He was buried over 700 years ago and was stabbed multiple times in the chest and the stomach, as his contemporaries feared that he would rise from the dead as a vampire. Over 100 buried people whose corpses were stabbed to prevent them from becoming vampires have been discovered across Bulgaria over the years, according to Bulgarian National History Museum director Bozhidar Dimitrov. The "vampire" skeleton was included in the National Geographic ranking of the 10 most popular news pictures for 2012. According to the editors, it shows that the fear of vampires is much older than Bram Stoker's Dracula. Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered a second marble statue in the great canal of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica Bulgarian archaeologists at Perperikon have uncovered new evidence of ancient life, including a system of blood sacrifice altars used for divination Archaeologists from the Regional Archaeological Museum in Plovdiv have uncovered over 500 coins from various historical periods Tickets are already on sale, viewers can also purchase a "golden ticket" which gives them access to all events of the program. The Bulgarian government has allocated 2.2 million leva for archaeological research and conservation of historical sites, as part of the state budget implementation for 2025 A study published in volume 15 of the journal Antiquities (Антикот) has uncovered dozens of Bulgarian inscriptions found in Greek Orthodox monasteries in Jerusalem’s Old City Archaeological excavations in the Kaleto district of the Bulgarian town of Lom, which concluded recently, uncovered significant Roman military remains dating back to the 1st century AD A remarkable discovery has emerged in Varna, where construction work uncovered a well-preserved ancient statue Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica announced the discovery of a head believed to belong to a recently unearthed headless male statue I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Bulgaria rarely tops peoples’ ultimate bucket list destinations but if you’ve previously overlooked this European country cheap eats and off-the-beaten-track adventure as the Balkan nation has been added to the green list in the latest review of the UK government’s traffic light system for international travel That means you won’t have to quarantine on return from the country but you will need to follow foreign travel advice and check entry requirements allow us to share why Bulgaria should firmly be on your radar… The average price of a pint in Bulgaria tends to be less than £1 making it one of the cheapest places to enjoy a tipple in Europe You can enjoy plenty of tourist attractions on a shoestring too especially if factoring in the cost of private PCR testing has put a dent in your budget One thing Bulgaria is famous for is its mountains. Just 70km south from the capital of Sofia the Rila Range is the country’s highest and most Instagrammed Its jagged peaks are prime for scenic hikes that overlook glassy lakes The Old Town of Nessebar is on the UNESCO heritage list and it’s a historic spot to spend an afternoon sightseeing visitors say it’s like stepping back in time with houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries If you go further into the mainland though you can find plenty of lesser-visited villages – like Kovachevitsa and Leshten – where you can experience true Bulgarian hospitality There are stunning cathedrals and monasteries The Rila Monastery is a particular highlight It’s hard not to be struck by the incredible frescoes It’s a great place to try some new culinary delights a salad dish topped with grated white brine cheese and if you’re looking to sample the local drinks Thanks to its rich history, Bulgaria is a cultural melting pot with many different influences. Hunt for myriad architectural landmarks that span the Thracian, Roman Byzantine, Greek and Medieval periods If you prefer nothing more than relaxing on the beach with a good book, you can find that in Bulgaria too. The Black Sea coastline is stunning and Sunny Beach is the most popular with tourists looking for bars and nightlife. If you prefer to escape the crowds, head to Karadere, a wild, white sand beach that remains unblighted by hotels. 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So what are the options for families who have not yet booked their holidays for this summer when the most popular destinations are beyond their budget? (All prices as at time of writing) Read moreUnder another sunThe price of a week in Mallorca at this late booking time can add up Seven nights with Thomson holidays at the three-star Playas de Mallorca in Santa Ponsa An alternative sun destination, for both availability and cheaper price, is Cyprus. One week at the self-catering three-star Kefalonitis Hotel Apartments in Paphos costs £1,762 for a family of four, departing from Stansted in mid August, booking with OnTheBeach.co.uk Malta gives families another option for a Mediterranean break and again at a cheaper cost than Mallorca. Seven nights at the Hotel Kennedy Nova in coastal Gzira will cost a family of four £1,812, booking with Expedia.co.uk While Cornwall is renowned for its spectacular coastline in summer it is also infamous for blocked roads A week in Lanroc House, Port Isaac, a holiday cottage with sea views, sleeps four, but costs £1,179 from the middle of August, according to Cottages.com There are of course equally captivating parts of coastal Britain uncrowded beaches and historic sites though it may not always have the weather that makes the south west so attractive a converted fisherman’s cottage sleeping four in Seahouses costs £746 for the week beginning 13 August castles such as Bamburgh and Warkworth are options away from the beach while Harry Potter fans will want to head inland to Alnwick castle A short flight to Derry and a drive west over the border gives tourists the rugged and sparsely populated beauty of County Donegal. When the sun shines, the numerous beaches come into their own while inland, rugged mountains give opportunity for walkers. A week in Lakeview Lodge will cost around £300 peak season, via DonegalCottageHolidays.com. Potential saving circa £400 Although the French Riviera retains the chic allure that has made it so desirable, in reality it can be expensive and crowded. Eurocamp Holidays are currently charging £1,578 for one week from 1 August for family of four at Domaine des Naiades, midway between Saint Tropez and Saint Maxime. Read moreOutside TurkeyTurkey’s tourist economy has been decimated as a result of tourist attacks five people were killed as a result of a suicide bombing in Istanbul six days after an explosion in Ankara left 37 people dead As political tensions continue, holiday bookings are down 50% on 2015. A typical holiday for a family of four would see them stay all-inclusive for a week at the three-star Club Tuana Park resort in Dalaman, departing on 5 August from Gatwick, coming in at £2,704 with Thomas Cook Not a great distance away is Crete where one week at the three-star Bali Beach Village costs a family of four £1,586 all-inclusive An unconventional alternative is Bulgaria. Seven nights at the Aqua Bevis Hotel at Sunny Beach, with its massive waterpark, would cost a family of four £2,348 with FirstChoice.co.uk The Amalfi Coast offers sheer cliffs, pastel-coloured fishing villages, grand villas and terraced vineyards – and the demand from tourists that accompanies the attractions. Seven nights half-board at Hotel Royal Palm in Ischia would cost a family of four £2,254 flying from the East Midlands on 22 July, booking with TravelRepublic via TravelSupermarket Although established as a beach destination Croatia does not have the same profile among many holidaymakers as its near neighbour A week at the Remisens Villa Else in Lovran on the Adriatic for a family of four costs £1,805 Alternatively, the walled city of St Malo makes a great starting point to explore the rugged Brittany coastline and a week in the Corsaires corne de cerf hotel in the heart of the old town would cost a family of four £563 through Booking.com from 22 July Fly to nearby Dinard Bretagne airport with Ryanair demand can be expected to remain high in the summer months Two standard returns on the Eurostar from London Waterloo cost £208 on 4 August while three nights at the Belle Epoque era Normandy Hotel near the Louvre cost £330 on Booking.com but is admired for its medieval old town and art nouveau architecture Three nights in the imposing four-star Astor Riga hotel cost £221 in early August with low-cost Ryanair flights from East Midlands Krakow where three nights at the Hotel Pollera in early August costs just £204 for a double room Although a weekend taking in Gaudí’s architectural genius and strolling down Las Ramblas sounded like a perfect summer break for Alex Harvey and his partner Beth Higham During peak season in August the price of a trip to Barcelona was well outside the budget of what the young couple from Tunbridge Wells could afford Alex Harvey and his partner Beth Higham.“A three-star hotel well outside the centre cost up to £250 a night taking the total cost to around £1,500 for four nights,” said Alex they decided to look east for an alternative Using a barometer of city costs from the Post Office Vilnius and Budapest cost half the price of Barcelona So instead of the bustling food markets of Barcelona they found themselves overlooking the Danube in the four-star Prestige Hotel in Budapest just 200 metres from the river and the Chain Bridge and only cost around £85 a night,” said Alex bringing the total bill for travel and accommodation to a fraction of what they would have spent in Spain wine the full works cost just £35 for two,” Alex said The 35-minute return airport taxi transfer cost just £35 and they bartered down the fare on the hop-on “We paid £30 each for four days and were able to use it as a taxi service.” The municipality of Nessebar works on a European project which will provide free wi-fi in 10 of the most visited tourist spots in the city and the nearest sea resorts Tourists will now be able to communicate and surf online for free on Juliet Shishmanova Square Mesemvria Square in the old town of Nessebar as well as in the ancient amphitheatre and the southern park of the city Three free internet access points are provided in Nessebar – the bus stop in the Old Nessebar the Northern parking lot and the town stadium in the town where guests can share the beauties of Bulgaria in the social networks is scheduled to be released in the central square of Obzor in the centre of Ravda and in the centre of Sveti Vlas I love to travel because of the encounters with diverse people and cultures and the chance to touch other worlds And this can happen even without leaving the borders of your own country you can travel thousands of years and dozens of borders without leaving your place the journey is not only beautiful landscapes and ancient landmarks but also thousands of human stories Twenty-two Bulgarian beaches and one yacht marina were awarded a Blue Flag label at a ceremony in the Albena seaside resort Of the three blue flagged beaches in the Dobrich region two are on the territory of the municipality of Balchik and one in the municipality of Kavarna The chairman of the Blue Flag Movement for Bulgaria said during the ceremony that the decision for 23 sites in Bulgaria to receive the award was taken by an international jury in Copenhagen There are blue flags along the entire Bulgarian coast Most sites awarded this year a Blue Flag are on the territory of the municipality of Nessebar The award itself is the most established eco-label and standard in tourism which is awarded to beaches and marinas around the world beaches and marinas must meet a number of criteria related to sea water quality environmental information and environmental education The participation is voluntary and depends mainly on the initiative and ambition of the concessionaires of beaches The Bulgarian beaches that receive a Blue Flag are Arkutino By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages A local resident has rented a billboard in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Nessebar in order to feature a portrait of Bulgaria's communist dictator Todor Zhivkov for his centenary The billboard featuring the long-time dictator of the People's Republic of Bulgaria toppled in 1989 is the initiative of a man named Docho Dochev who believes that Zhivkov should not be forgotten I started a piggy bank at home to collect money for him He was accused of theft but at the end it turned out that he had just one villa," Dochev is quoted as saying He has now used the piggy bank money he collected since the early 1990s in order to pay the Municipality of Nessebar the most popular Bulgarian Black Sea resort for the billboard featuring the dictator's portrait reading "100 Years since the Birth of Comrade Todor Zhivkov!" The man has a huge collection of books and photos about Zhivkov and is resentful about what he describes as the ingratitude of the Bulgarian society towards the former communist dictator His billboard is one more event that raises serious questions about Bulgarians' coming to terms with their communist past and its interpretations On September 7, 2011, dozens of Bulgarians and some political figures flocked to the town of Pravets to commemorate the 100th anniversary of September 7, 1911, the birthday of longtime communist leader of Bulgaria Todor Zhivkov 1998) was a communist politician and leader of the People's Republic of Bulgaria (PRB) from March 4 He became First Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party (BCP) in 1954 and remained on this position for 35 years thus becoming the longest-serving leader of any Eastern Bloc nation His rule marked a period of both economic stability and political repressions for Bulgaria dominated by complete submission of Bulgaria to the Soviet rule which lasted until the deterioration of East-West relations in the 1980s a worsening international image and growing careerism and corruption in the BCP weakened his positions under pressure by senior BCP members due to his refusal to recognize problems the People's Republic of Bulgaria and its Communist regime ceased to exist Zhivkov remains one of the most controversial figures in Bulgarian history triggering outrage and hate on one side and veneration and nostalgia on the other The celebration of his 100th anniversary in Bulgaria has also been marked by controversy and heated debates European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the era of a unified West is over stating that only Europe remains as a bastion of the values traditionally associated with the Western alliance remembered as "Bloody Maundy Thursday," marks one of the darkest days in Bulgaria’s modern history Bulgaria commemorates the victims of the communist regime a peculiar case involving drunk driving unfolded during the early hours of the morning Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed unwavering resolve for a Russian victory in Ukraine insisting on peace terms dictated by Moscow while issuing a stark warning to the West about the capabilities of the Oreshnik missiles with 45.2% of those aged 16–74 having bought goods or services via the internet in the past year a trend that has persisted for over 30 years A 14-year-old boy was detained for a brutal murder near Sunny Beach The victim is a citizen of North Macedonia the police received a report that a man's body with visible injuries in the head area was found in a wooded area near the resort Burgas forensic experts and the employees of the RU-Nesebar have established that the body is that of a 49-year-old Macedonian citizen who entered Bulgaria on January 24 through the Gueshevo border crossing After conducting numerous operative-search activities and procedural-investigative actions seizure of video recordings from security cameras in a wide perimeter it was established that the perpetrator of the murder was a 14-year-old boy from Nessebar He is being held on a warrant for up to 24 hours The same person carried out the act by striking with a sharpened stake The reasons for the murder are under investigation Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook Write to us at editors@novinite.com Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg A 33-year-old man from the village of Semchinovo has been taken into custody by the police for physically assaulting a 10-year-old child A 12-year-old boy from Lukovit has been hospitalized with two broken arms and head injuries after reportedly being assaulted and thrown from a bridge North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova expressed her appreciation to Bulgarian President Rumen Radev for the swift assistance Bulgaria provided following the deadly fire in Kocani last month preparations on Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea Coast are in full swing over 600 people in Bulgaria donated blood in a single day on Tuesday to assist victims of the tragic incident in Kocani deputy chair of the Union of Owners in Sunny Beach discussed the challenges facing the resort An 18-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Haskovo has been found dead The Sofia Police has launched a targeted operation against drivers of electric scooters and electric motorbikes who engage in reckless behavior in the city's central areas A pianist and conductor with a world-class career Ivan Yanakov has been performing on several continents for decades He has played as a soloist with prestigious orchestras in famous halls The Night of Musicals takes place tonight at the Vasil Levski Palace of Culture and Sports in Veliko Tarnovo The first major ballet event in the festive jubilee programme celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Stara Zagora Opera is the premiere of "Parisian Nights" In preparation for the upcoming summer season authorities in Sunny Beach have unveiled a state-of-the-art video surveillance system comprising nearly 100 cameras with four equipped for facial and license plate recognition With hopes of curbing crime rates during the peak tourist season both police and the Municipality of Nessebar are optimistic about the system's potential impact The sophisticated surveillance setup not only enables targeted searches for specific vehicles but also eliminates the need for constant monitoring by alerting authorities when flagged vehicles are detected Chief Inspector Anton Ganchev of the "Criminal Police" at RU-Nessebar highlighted the system's reliance on artificial intelligence which significantly enhances its efficiency in identifying individuals and vehicles the updated system integrates seamlessly with existing cameras in the resort The deployment of the surveillance system comes as the first hotels in Sunny Beach prepare to welcome guests for the Easter holidays recalling past experiences of frequent robberies and thefts express relief at the prospect of enhanced security measures noted a significant decline in crime following the initial installation of cameras attributing it to a deterrence effect on criminal activity the anticipation of a 20% increase in tourist arrivals this summer adds to the importance of bolstering security measures in the resort area A recent survey conducted by the "Myara" agency reveals that 42% of Bulgarians express concern about the development of artificial intelligence The holiday base of the Council of Ministers in the Sunny Beach resort was targeted in a robbery that resulted in the theft of 12 air conditioners Bulgaria has become a preferred tourist destination for many international visitors A 54-year-old Latvian citizen was detained in Sunny Beach for driving under the influence of alcohol chairman of the Bulgarian Hotel Association highlighted a major issue in Bulgaria’s tourism sector: a significant decline in the workforce executive director of the Bulgarian Association of Hotel Management Professionals one-third of Bulgarian hoteliers are planning a modest price increase of about 10% Tourism in Bulgaria has made significant strides toward recovery in 2024 though it still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels of 2019 Bulgaria continues to lag behind neighboring countries in achieving significant growth in its tourism sector Despite the global escalation of the trade war there have been no significant negative trends in Bulgaria’s tourism sector so far A woman who needed a blood transfusion following an accident at a water park in Bulgaria is calling for more awareness on the risks of water slides from Hull was holidaying in Nessebar with her family in July of last year During a visit to the Aqua Paradise Water Park on 25 July Despite following safety guidelines from the lifeguard to cross her arms and legs Jade felt an intense dull pain in her lower pelvic area as she hit the water at the bottom of the slide.  She also noticed blood running down her legs Jade was looked after by staff at the water park but had suffered such severe blood loss that she became faint and breathless.  She was taken to Life Hospital in Burgas by ambulance where she remained as an inpatient for four days.  She was given stitches and a blood transfusion Jade instructed specialist lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate what happened to her in the hope of raising awareness of the potential dangers of water slides Jade has since learned that a nine-year-old girl from Russia allegedly sustained similar injuries at the water park shortly before her incident Jade was off work for around five weeks whilst recovering from her injuries namely a severed artery with profound arterial bleeding leading to haemorrhagic shock and secondary anaemia The incident has caused Jade significant psychological trauma and is something she is still coming to terms with Jade said: “I still can’t believe what happened to me on that slide.  I was meant to be having a lovely holiday with my family but the whole experience has been traumatising I was in a lot of pain and I lost so much blood that I had to get a transfusion.  It was a complete nightmare and I still get deeply upset about it “I am still uncertain as to what happened exactly because I followed all the rules put to me by the lifeguard.  I really hope that the investigations can get to the bottom of it as I don’t want anyone else to have to go through what I have “I wish I had never set foot in that water park.” Find out more about Irwin Mitchell's expertise in handling international serious injury cases Enter you details below and we'll call you back Bulgaria's picturesque coastal resort entered a prestigious ranking of the British “Hello!” magazine named “Fourteen best summer holidays to go on with babies and toddlers” Nessebar occupies the 7th position in the magazine’s ranking: “Bulgaria has many unspoiled Blue Flag beaches that are both clean and safe so you can have fun playing in the sand or paddling in the sea with little ones.” “Nessebar has both old and new quarters to explore with plenty of places to shop and eat during the day and early evening before you retreat to your hotel or villa for your baby’s bedtime” "A place of many stories" - that's the name of the latest video which advertises the possibilities for summer recreation and entertainment on the Bulgarian Southern Black Sea coast The video is mainly aimed at the markets in Great Britain and Central Europe and is being distributed on social networks KaZantipFounded by local windsurfers looking to kick back at the end of the day KaZantip has snowballed into one of the world's longest music festivals The event is based on a beach near Shelkino on Ukraine's Crimean peninsula billing itself as a "virtual republic" - this year's festivities are scheduled to run for five weeks Revellers spend the days sunning and drinking on the beach waiting for the techno and electronica-heavy nocturnal activities to begin July 26-Aug 30; kazantip.com for details and onsite accommodation options There are large swathes of questionable development on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast but the old town of Nessebar is Unesco-protected Perched on a beautiful peninsula for over 3,000 years today it houses a bustling collection of 14th-century churches The Monte Cristo Hotel (doubles from €42 B&B) in the old town: nessebar.bulgaria-hotels.com has details and other options This small Romanian village close to the Bulgarian border has been a counter-cultural oasis since the days of communism when it was (somewhat uncharacteristically) tolerated by Ceausescu as a hangout for intellectuals Its famous beach is still something of a bohemian enclave where tents and makeshift bars are erected on the sand and there are impromptu gigs at weekends Most visitors camp on the beach, for a roof over your head, try the Punk Rock Hotel (punkrockhotel.com One of the Turkish Black Sea coast's most relaxing experiences is sipping tea while watching the sunset from the northern reaches of the citadel at Amasra A small cluster of bars and tea gardens sits at the base of the castle walls and the seafront promenade beyond is lined with restaurants serving fresh bass and mackerel dozens of small villages and beaches line the coastal road to Sinop See < a href="http://amasra.net">amasra.net for accommodation options. Kusna Pansiyon (kusnapansiyon@mynet.com) has great sea views Long tree-lined boulevards lined with neoclassical palaces and museums pin Odessa's city centre you will find some of the Ukraine's best restaurants and bars where Crimean champagne and iced vodka cocktails are served until the sun rises discoverodessa.net The Londonskaya Hotel (londred.com/en) doubles from £80.