There are no oil spills on Pomorie beaches after information  that "the Pomorie beach is flooded with oil stains" The Municipality stated that at around 11:15 am on Saturday a signal was received from  Kosata beach Authorities established the presence of small oil balls thrown out of the sea and melted by the sun as well as the information from the inspection were also submitted to the Regional Inspectorate for Environmental and Water Protection in  Burgas about 40 bags with pieces of fuel oil were collected from the Harmanite beach strip in Sozopol An inspection of the beach was carried out the day before by the Regional Inspectorate for Environmental Protection and Water Resources and the Black Sea Region Basin Directorate in Varna following a signal from citizens about the presence of fuel oil stains on the shore Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages effective 22.12.2020) of the Radio and Television Act Pomorie Municipality exercises its right of reply in connection with a publication on the website of the Bulgarian National Radio The publication claims that “the beach strip of Pomorie is flooded with oil stains that continue to surface“ and details are also given about “the extent of the disaster“ It was also stated that “the mayor of Pomorie knows about the pollution The Municipality of Pomorie categorically states that what was written in the article is not true At 11.15 am yesterday /03.05.2025/ a signal was received from the Kosata beach on telephone 112 The signal was directed to a Public Order team which established the presence of small oil balls thrown out of the sea and melted by the sun (attached photos below) were also submitted to the Regional Inspectorate for Environment “It is shameful and very unfortunate that national media publish such information on the eve of the summer season For years we have been talking about advertising the Bulgarian Black Sea coast for years we have been talking about emphasizing the good news at the expense of the bad Today we saw the opposite again - on the one hand an attempt is being made to undermine our authority as a tourist destination which in turn undermines the authority of the relevant media," commented Mayor Ivan Aleksiev More news from Bulgaria HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? a protest by local wine producers saw a motorcade of tractors and cargo trucks take to the streets in response to new requirements set by the Ministry of Finance The new regulations mandate that winegrowers weigh their harvested grapes in the vineyards and submit real-time electronic declarations to the National Revenue Agency (NRA) detailing the quantity of raw material Protesters are calling for the removal of these requirements 5 kills Bulgarian winegrowers" and "Stop the repression against legal business" as their motorcade briefly obstructed traffic at the roundabout near Pomorie heading towards "Sunny Beach." The demonstrators argue that the new rules are impractical and laptops to submit declarations to the NRA which could cause delays and inefficiencies criticized the regulation for potentially driving business into the gray market He argued that the cumbersome new procedures might push grape producers to seek unregulated alternatives Local officials also voiced their support for the protest Pomorie Mayor Ivan Alexiev highlighted the lack of state support for winegrowers suggesting that without local government backing arguing that wine grapes should be exempt from the new regulations the NRA stated that the new regulations aim to combat VAT fraud and abuse noting that large quantities of wine grapes had previously been found without documentation of origin The NRA emphasized that the new regime requires senders to declare shipments and recipients to confirm them We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria Bulgaria's exports of alcoholic beverages totaled 30.4 million euros A wind farm project proposed in Bulgaria’s Varna region has sparked public outcry The protest organized by public transport workers in Sofia concluded in front of the Sofia Municipality building Urban transport employees in Sofia staged a protest on Monday morning Sofia's public transport employees will stage a protest blocking three major intersections in the city to demand higher wages have organized protests in response to a mass poisoning of dogs within the city Bulgarian garment companies are struggling to find new markets due to the recent increase in tariffs on industrial goods under Donald Trump’s administration Bulgaria recorded the highest annual growth in construction output among EU member states The digital entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly with new platforms and experiences reshaping how we spend our leisure time Bulgaria has seen a record influx of workers from non-EU countries in recent years yet the demand for labor in various industries remains unmet Industrial production in Bulgaria continued to experience a downturn at the start of the year 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 The dry and hot weather does not favor farmers but it helps salt farmers - the people who mine salt near the Black Sea coast Salt production is one of the oldest activities in Pomorie The Pomorie salt pans has been existing since the 5th century BC Salt was extracted from the Pomorie salt pans until 1951 A special railway line was built between Burgas and Pomorie to transport the salt Literally every fishing family in the town was involved in salt production until a century ago They used the salt for preserving fish as well as for trade Due to the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, the last salt production company in Pomorie has ceased operations. Against the backdrop of rising electricity prices, salt production has become unprofitable. Currently, the only operational salt pans in the coastal town are part of the Salt Museum- Pomorie. It is part of the 100 National Tourist Sites of Bulgaria The Pomorie Museum is the only specialized museum in Bulgaria and in Eastern Europe to produce salt through solar evaporation of sea water The Salt Museum in Pomorie The best time for harvesting salt from the salt pans in Pomorie is during the hot summer days when not a single drop of rain falls for a month the museum’s director Iliya Kusev told visitors Pomorie has always produced the best salt on the Balkans This product has beneficial nutritional properties Even the Turkish sultans ordered it to make their food more delicious Pomorie – a treasure trove of black and white gold Another valuable resource of the Pomorie Lake is the healing mud as well as the lye obtained from salt production clean air and the authentic fishing spirit of the town makes Pomorie an attractive destination for people who like cultural tourism If you are looking for a destination for a pleasant walk in the heart of the mountain you can choose the Lakatitsa section of the Rila Mountain We suggest you start from the village of Govedartsi near Samokov the village of Dobarsko attracts tourists from all corners of the country year-round A legend has it that some of the first settlers in the area of today's village were the blinded soldiers of Tsar Samuel The 31 st edition of the international mummer festival Surva has asserted its standing as the biggest masquerade festival in Europe There were more than 12,000 participants in the festival this year english@bnr.bg The collapse of a 50-meter crane at the fishing port in Pomorie due to strong winds only caused material damage Pomorie Mayor Ivan Aleksiev said here on Friday stationed at a construction site near the port for nearly two years had reportedly been secured before it collapsed on Thursday It remains unclear whether the jib had been properly unlocked to allow free rotation during the strong winds that evening Fishing port supervisor Georgi Gumenov said that initial assessments indicate seven boats were seriously damaged one submerged and another crushed by the crane.  An inspection by municipal and insurance representatives is expected to assess and document the overall damages.  This website uses cookies. By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages. we can't find the page that you are looking for Don't let that stop you from visiting some of our other great related content protected by reCAPTCHA.css-trhdh3::after{background-color:#fa9000;}EXPLORE MOREblinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, ‘Blackmail tool’: Hamas rejects Israeli plan to bypass Gaza aid agenciesUN and humanitarian aid groups say Israel proposed ‘dangerous’ ration ‘scheme’ after nine-week siege Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call The attack comes as Moscow prepares to welcome foreign leaders from China and Brazil Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians the California federal penitentiary has been shut for more than six decades A study gives clue to cosmic origin of gold and heavy elements and they were created earlier than we thought Attack claimed by Houthis temporarily halts air traffic at Israel’s busiest airport and triggers air raid sirens Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe says the ‘ongoing’ discussions are ‘still in the early stages’ US president claims that Hollywood is undergoing a ‘very fast death’ despite raking in $30bn in revenues in 2024 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 Pomorie is often defined as the pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast Its brilliance comes from the vast sandy beaches and crystal salt pyramids climate peculiarities and the rich cultural and historical heritage underline the face of that town and convert it into a unique multicomponent product and hospitable investment environment For the real “pearl hunters” dozens of opportunities are being revealed here Opportunities for development in areas like tourism Thanks to the excellent planning and accurate financial managemen Pomorie Municipality has already successfully completed a few crucial and long-awaited projects: built promenade reconstruction and rehabilitation of sewage systems These are only the first lines of a long list with achievements but the opportunities are growing with every new success for the large-scale projects municipal budget usually is not enough and the support comes from EU aid funds as well as the fruitful CBC and public-private partnerships With mutual efforts local authorities and business could be equal partners but also sharing a common goal - cultivated appearance and improved urban infrastructure but now we are focused on the second stage of a new fishing port construction Our efforts and care for sports and young people also gave high results we are ambitiously working in order to build multifunctional sports hall in Pomorie One of the most ambitious investment projects,first of its kind in the field of resort development,is the construction of an artificial island complex with attractions and yachts marina Under the Bulgarian legislation such island and its beaches are exclusive state property namely the above mentioned fact provides security of that project and is a guarantee for investors and the municipality that the land status is not going to be changed Approximate estimations show that such project could come out to about 20 million euros but promises particularly high and quick return of investments made Pomorie Municipality provides good investment conditions but is also ready to cooperate with entrepreneurs Pomorie is not only a place for holiday and relaxation it is also an ideal destination for business and start-up projects The investment conditions of the town and the region are competitive within our country and beyond its borders More information about Pomorie and its investment opportunities could be found on the official website www.pomorie.bg 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 With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Arsenii of Sliven a copy of the miraculous Athonite icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "She Who is Quick to Hear" was welcomed at the Saint George the Victorious Monastery in Pomorie The Bulgarian Patriarchate notes on its website that the image of the Mother of God is an exact replica of the miraculous Athonite icon which is located in the Dochiariou Monastery on Mount Athos consecrated before the original in the central church of the Dochiariou Monastery and will remain in the monastery in Pomorie forever "You must have strong faith and pray - then the saint will help you and carry your prayer to God," says Father Georgi Markov of the Church of St Athanasius the Great in Gorni Lozen near Sofia He adds that he has often witnessed the miracles of St. marks 1160 years since the baptism of our Bulgarian people into the Orthodox faith and 1170 years since the creation of the Bulgarian alphabet and Slavic literature the Varna and Veliki Preslav Bishopric Metropolis. Bulgaria celebrates 149 years since the April Uprising – an event that led to the liberation of Bulgaria after almost five centuries of Ottoman rule we must not forget that every participant in the April. The South-Eastern Europe leg of the EMX65 and EMX85 Motocross European Championships started this weekend the Bulgarian motocross track of Poroy located near the Black Sea’s coastline city of Pomorie The track was greatly prepared and the riders were in for some action powered by the cheers of a huge turnout of fans In the first heat of 85cc class Romanian Robert Tompa (Suzuki) swept the win by a considerable distance while Bulgarians Ivelin Manev (KTM) and Ivilin Gospodinov (KTM) setteled for second and third Romanian Robert Tompa (Suzuki) managing to get up in front and claim first place Although this time Croatian Luka Crnkovic (KTM) took second while Bulgarian Ivilin Gospodinov (KTM) finished third again Romanian Robert Tompa (Suzuki) wins the overall and starts the Championship with maximum points (50) while second and third places are tied to fourty points each – Croatian Luka Crnkovic earning second place overall for this better scoring in the last heat Bulgarian Ivilin Gospodinov (KTM) sat on the third step of the podium 65cc class brought keen racing between the little riders Moldavian Igor Cuharciuc (KTM) imposing himself as the winner of race 1 Second finished Hungarian Tomasso Bertotto (KTM) while Bulgarian Dimitar Petrov (KTM) took the third step of the podium for this heat same rider wins both heats as Moldavian Igor Cugarciuc (KTM) finishes the second race in front of his fellow compatriot Nicolai Timus (KTM) The overall was won by Moldavian Igor Cuharciuc (KTM) followed by Hungarian Tomasso Bertotto (KTM) Last step of the podium was won by Moldavian Nicolai Timus (KTM) Next and second round of the Championship will take place in Gevgelija (FYROM) next weekend (UEM Press Release 10/2013) | Copyright 2025 FIM Europe | Terms of use - Privacy statement | The huge hotel complex "Sunset Resort" in Pomorie will not operate in the next summer season announced Mayor Ivan Alexiev at a meeting with representatives of the tourism industry "This will be a serious challenge in the summer season of 2023 this will have a particularly negative effect on the development of tourism in Pomorie and especially on the “St "450-500 people have already been released This is a consequence of the inadequate government policy in the field of tourism How could this Ministry of Tourism not make a law that separates the parts in the hotels that are sold Right now we are seeing scandals - they can't understand each other about the electricity they can't understand each other about the water about the common areas," claims Ivan Alexiev The following message has been published on the official website of "Sunset Resort" in Pomorie: The hotel complex closes for an indefinite period of time Expect the opening of the 4-star Sunset Aquapark Hotel in 2024 and the 5-star 51,064 Bulgarian tourists were welcomed in the municipality of Pomorie it is clear from the analysis of the summer months made by the administration a large part of the Bulgarian tourists were in the city for the so-called long weekends - Friday without generating serious income for the local economy Pomorie reported a drop in the number of tourists in August the growth was 106 percent - compared to last year's data Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook Write to us at editors@novinite.com Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg 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 Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh announced that work has begun on the creation of a tourist police in Bulgaria The tourism sector in Bulgaria is largely ready for the introduction of the euro and the country’s upcoming accession to the eurozone a major British tour operator specializing in holidays to Bulgaria has halted all its operations effective April 24 chairman of the Bulgarian Hotel Association highlighted a major issue in Bulgaria’s tourism sector: a significant decline in the workforce Pomorie Municipality was approved for participation in the European WiFi4EU Initiative which gives local residents free access to high-quality internet for at least three years with Wi-Fi equipment installed in four public places where there were no hotspot access points The residents and guests of the Bulgarian town of Pomorie can take advantage of the new service by visiting the following locations: the town center the Museum of History - Pomorie and the pedestrian zone in the downtown Free Wi-Fi is also available at the hospital of Pomorie The name of the network people should be looking for is WiFi4EU As TheMayor.eu has informed readers many times before the main goal of the European initiative WiFi4EU is not only to connect people but to also support 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 The resort towns along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast can be broadly categorized into two types: modern ones characterized by their lively and colorful streets Various settlers have passed through these port towns Pomorie falls into the second category of cosmopolitan settlements It was founded in the late 5th century BC under the name Anchialo (meaning "near the salt" in Greek) A large part of its inhabitants were Thracians its location between the Greek colonies of Apollonia Pontica and Mesambria Pontica also brought Byzantine influence to the local population From its founding until the early 20th century Pomorie was one of the most important Black Sea towns in the Bulgarian lands The residents of Pomorie led a rich and varied life long before the construction of numerous beautiful hotels that welcome thousands of tourists during the summer They were very skilled fishermen and wine makers and practiced some now-forgotten crafts such as salt extraction from sea water The city thrived thanks to the hard work of its locals and the maritime trade they engaged in Once you find yourself in the old part of Pomorie you will notice the architecture of the historic houseswhich are located almost next to the seashore Although only 9 buildings survived the devastating fire of 1906 they provide a glimpse into the appearance of ancient Anchialo which has left its mark on present-day Pomorie To take a more detailed look behind the thick walls of the historic houses where an authentic reconstruction of a rich Anchialo home has been made "Although the locals like to say they have Greek ancestry it turns out that this is not always the case" an ethnographer at the Pomorie Museum of History "Many civilizations have passed through here the population of Pomorie had the privilege of engaging in a specific livelihood considering that the quality of Anchialo salt was exceptionally high.The local population enjoyed a special The local young men were not conscripted into the Turkish army but stayed here There is no information about any significant clashes between Turks and Greeks The local residents were also engaged in wine-making Although the wine varieties were quite different until the 19th century they may have existed since the time of the Thracians We know that they cultivated grape varieties that could be transported by sea The Greek community was famous for its excellent trading skills a disease called phylloxera affected the vineyards leading to the disappearance of the old grape varieties'' The building that houses the museum is a two-storey Greek girls' school The museum is not strictly specialized as ethnographic or archaeological  More than 800 houses burned down during the great fire of 1906 we do not have such an authentic house in which we can showcase the livelihoods and way of life of people from the past and the only surviving houses are privately owned." "We have a small architectural reserve called Old Houses of Pomorie It is located at the very tip of the peninsula with a beautiful view of the lighthouse and the so-called shallow sea these houses formed a cordon and protected the church ''Transfiguration of the Lord'' which is one of the oldest authentic churches in the town We're talking about nine ancient Anhialo houses because there is a risk of strong winds blowing towards the shore The wooden cladding was meant to protect against moisture and winds The first floor was usually built of stone and served various agricultural purposes various fishing gear and other items were stored there'' Architects from all over the world study the meticulous construction of a tomb near Bulgaria’s Pomorie In the so-called Greek families in Anhialo the male family members were responsible for the household's livelihood They worked tirelessly from morning till night as fishermen and salt farmers They looked after their children and cared about the way they look ethnographer Anelia Grigorova went on to say and added: This is because there was a certain order-before a son in the family could marry his sisters had to get married first.The local families were very wealthy The women looked good because they were able to shop from abroad They also took part in urban entertainments They organized parties and gathered for holidays and name days but the Greek women welcomed them only with a spoonful of fig or cherry jam which contrasts with the lavish hospitality known in Bulgarian households some women were skilled makers of the so-called Brussels lace and the point lace Such exhibits are kept in the local museum Exquisite paintings on tablecloths and cushions from the 1960s and the so-called headboard paintings have also been preserved carefree lifestyle while simultaneously highlighting their adherence to the Christian faith Pomorie – cultural and medical tourism on the Black Sea coast Photos:pomorietourism.bg; Gergana Mancheva; archive the Czech artist and folklorist Ludvík Kuba travelled to Bulgaria with one goal in mind: to explore the country's rich song heritage The melodies he collected were published in a separate volume of his Slavic Song. the feasts of Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday are related holidays From Lazarus Saturday  (Lazarovden in Bulgaria) which is performed on the morning of Palm Sunday In April and May the visitors of the Strelcha Historical Museum will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions connected with the Easter holiday cycle through the exhibition A Fine Easter The holiday property market along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast is experiencing a shift away from its previous dominance by Russian buyers now attracting a blend of younger Bulgarian professionals and retired Europeans According to a comprehensive report by BTA half of the buyers for seaside apartments are Bulgarians under 30 while the other half consists of retirees from Germany Demand is particularly strong for two-bedroom apartments within gated complexes with average prices starting at 1,900 euros per square meter who typically spend around BGN 60-70 per month on these services Ukrainian investors are also entering the market focusing on new residential developments near the sea This snapshot of the summer holiday market in Bulgaria was detailed by Atanas Argirov and Stefka Kalcheva members of the National Association "Real Estate" Management Board residential property prices have surged by 60 percent over the past two years prompting a shift in buyer interest towards vacation homes Atanas Argirov notes that holiday property prices have also risen indicating a stable upward trajectory despite lagging behind residential real estate The preferred locations in Varna include areas around the city center like "Sts Constantine and Helena" and its surrounding districts increasingly structured as residential hubs appeal due to proximity to amenities such as large supermarkets and easy access to Varna and Vinitsa districts The trend shows an almost equal number of permanent residents and vacation property owners in these areas demand for vacation properties is also on the rise particularly within closed aparthotel complexes used mainly as second homes rented out during the summer season with several new residential projects underway in "Sts Constantine and Helena" and ongoing development in the Golden Sands area Buyers in Varna predominantly favor two-bedroom apartments which account for about 40 percent of all real estate transactions in the city Larger units with more than three rooms are preferred by IT professionals who utilize them not just as residences but also as workspaces reflecting a growing trend towards multifunctional living spaces Security and amenities in gated communities attract over 80 percent of buyers with rising maintenance fees posing minimal deterrent Approximately 60 percent of new buyers in Varna and its surrounding resorts are aged between 25 and 35 Bulgarians make up the majority of purchasers while retirees from Western Europe constitute a smaller yet significant demographic The departure of Russian buyers has led to a smaller foreign presence in Bulgaria's real estate market with Ukrainian investors beginning to play a more prominent role particularly in high-end developments near Alen Mak and Manastirski Rid interest in vacation properties is steadily growing with Bulgarian citizens accounting for 50 percent of transactions The remainder includes retirees from Germany and a diverse mix of buyers from Poland This influx has partially offset the decline in Russian buyers who face logistical challenges in utilizing their Bulgarian properties due to visa and transport restrictions Property prices in Burgas have seen a modest increase of approximately 5 to 6 percent since the beginning of the year Despite a balanced market without significant peaks industry experts predict a slight rise of 2-3 percent in housing prices by year-end totaling an increase of 4-8 percent for 2024 and Primorsko remain favored destinations for vacation property investments with a growing interest from Ukrainian buyers in Pomorie The profile of buyers in Burgas skews towards younger Bulgarians aged 35-45 seeking second homes Financing through mortgage loans is common with expatriate Bulgarians and EU residents contributing to a significant portion of purchases two-bedroom apartments are the preferred property type among buyers The appeal of closed complexes lies in their security and maintained amenities Prices are influenced by proximity to the sea with properties closer to the beach commanding higher values with lower-priced options reflecting their distance from coastal areas and historical town centers Bulgarian businesses are actively recruiting students to fill seasonal positions for the upcoming summer offering earnings ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 leva A Romanian family paid 3,084.60 leva (1,500 euros) for medical treatment at the Burgas University Hospital following a serious road accident 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 Bulgarian educational institutions have witnessed a growing presence of Russian cultural initiatives raising concerns about potential propaganda targeting young students Grigor Dimitrov advanced to the round of 16 at the Madrid Masters after securing a straight-sets win over Britain’s Jacob Fearnley The Bulgarian mobile operator A1 has confirmed that it is experiencing technical difficulties affecting both calls and text messages across its network The real estate market in Bulgaria maintained stability and activity during the first quarter of 2025 with strong demand despite a moderate drop in transactions compared to late 2024 Sofia Municipality is set to implement a revised framework for managing its municipal housing stock by introducing two distinct rental categories Many home buyers in Bulgaria are increasingly favoring newly built properties The National Real Estate Association has raised concerns regarding the proposed Bill on Real Estate Brokers rising from an average of €715 per square meter in 2015 to more than €2,100 at the beginning of 2025 Bulgaria's real estate market has seen a notable uptick since the beginning of 2025 with housing prices increasing by approximately 6% The largest private apartment complex in Bulgaria’s coastal town of Pomorie "Sunset Resort" remained in the dark due to an unpaid electricity bill worth 400,000 euros This forced the administration to close its doors indefinitely and lay off nearly 500 people working to maintain it Pomorie is one of our most visited Black Sea towns not only in summer it is among the most preferred spa resorts at any time of the year will deprive the apartment owners there of using the natural features for an indefinite period as half of them have not paid the maintenance fee Among them are 350 Irish people who for two years have refused to pay the fee for the common parts of their property Then the Irish MEP Clare Daly intervened in the private dispute between the management of the complex and the Irish citizens as she arrived in the seaside town to learn more about the case The case was cited by Daly in an EP resolution on Bulgaria as a problem with the rule of law in this country but an effective solution was never reached.‎ The accumulated amount due from the Irish owners alone to date is €900,000 this includes both utilities and maintenance costs What is the reason they refuse to pay - the manager of the condominium Manol Manolov gives an answer:‎ "Property owners refer to Article 51 of the Condominium Management Act which states that if they do not stay for 30 days electricity and water are paid every month and it doesn't matter if someone comes just for five days or for 5 months Things must be distinguished and it would be good if the law changed in this direction Despite the official closure of the complex the owners have access to their properties due to the amount owed to the electricity distribution company It is also not clear how the rest of the owners who have paid their bills regularly until now The complex will be opened only when the sums due are paid but at least for now there are no such prospects Аccording to the mayor of Pomorie Ivan Alexiev this situation will have a particularly negative effect on the development of tourism in Pomorie According to the information of the local administration the municipality of Pomorie has welcomed more Bulgarian tourists - 51,064 who visited the city mostly for the weekend the municipality relies for the development of the local economy on the foreign tourists "Nearly 2,800 beds remain empty from May to the end of October and for Pomorie this is not at all a small number If these contradictions are not ironed out the complex will not work not only next year The only way out of the situation is urgent legislative changes to regulate the conditions for maintenance and life in closed complexes with private owners.‎ Only on the Day of Bravery and Holiday of the Bulgarian Army (May 6) we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three of perhaps the most interesting machines from our outdoor exhibition Dozens of enthusiasts and nature lovers will kick off the 44th edition of the Move and Win campaign with a spring hike to Bozhur Hut The meeting point will be the Vladishki Bridge in Veliko Tarnovo The third edition of the Samardala Festival will be held on 3 May in the central square of Nova Zagora is used as a spice and is harvested at the peak of its flowering in May we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three. After a bachelor party in a pool of a hotel in Pomorie the body of a 40-year-old Czech tourist was found The body was spotted around 4 o'clock by two of his friends who pulled him out of the water and alerted the police An autopsy is to be performed in the "Forensic Medicine" department at UMBAL - Burgas The regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs informed about two more drowned people The identity of a woman whose body was found in the sea near the resort village of Elenite is not yet clear A 60-year-old man from Tsarevo probably also died of drowning 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 A serious criminal case has emerged in Sofia after the body of a man was discovered in a water-filled basement of a municipal apartment building Israel has turned to Bulgaria for assistance in battling the rapidly advancing wildfires in areas near Jerusalem A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale 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 arthrosis and other musculoskeletal disorders But what Pomorie’s mud is most famous for is the effect it has on the reproductive system “I can safely say we have more babies than all in vitro centres in Bulgaria put together,” Dr who has been working at the sanatorium for 40 years says in an interview with Daniela Kostadinova from BNR-Burgas The curative mud is extracted from a species of seaweed which falls to the bottom of the lake at the end of July and the beginning of August And in combination with zoo and phytoplankton the lake produces a layer of healing mud in a year “The mud actually contains all female egg hormones as well as the male testosterone,” says Dr Prodromov and adds:“Here are the ways the mud can be used: first we have application i.e the entire body is wrapped in mud at a temperature of 37-38° C For young women with reproductive problems mud can be inserted into the vagina with all active ingredients and anti-inflammatory medication for treating inflammation and ovarian dysfunction We also have salt baths as a more sparing procedure.” The mud of Pomorie is definitely not recommended for oncology patients But what about the people who smear curative mud over their bodies at Lake Pomorie itself can they expect the same healing effect as the people at the sanatorium?“When it is exposed to the light It has to be kept at a certain temperature otherwise the hormones in it are destroyed Half an hour after it is applied on the skin the mud starts to harden and must be washed off immediately,” Dr Mud treatment can also be preventive and slow down the joint degenerative processes director of the sanatorium in Pomorie says and goes on: “We have many patients who have come in good time after being referred by specialists and who have delayed or have even been able to avoid joint or herniated disc replacement surgery These operations often lead to complications and are much more expensive than any preventive treatment.” The specialized rehabilitation hospital in Pomorie has been demanding the adoption of a law on the preservation of mud deposits in Bulgaria for a long time Such a law is very important because due to a number of changes and to human interference the salinity of Lake Pomorie has been going down with every passing year which is destroying its biggest treasure – the curative mud 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. A partial state of emergency was declared in Pomorie and Burgas after the storm that broke out on Saturday afternoon overturned cars and yachts dragged into the sea This is part of the results from the natural disaster which raged in Burgas and was felt most strongly in the settlements along the sea The hurricane wind was at a speed of over 100 km/h Two women were injured in the collapse of a ceiling in a hotel complex A 16-year-old boy was injured on a sports field in the Burgas "Izgrev" complex were endangered by the strong gusts of wind A distressed family was also saved on the island of Saint Ivan near Sozopol A man fell overboard during the regatta in Pomorie Bay sheet metal and roof tiles after the powerful storm in Burgas continues today Cyril and Methodius" underground parking lot has been blocked since yesterday due to a fallen tree next to the school of the same name There is also damage to the fence of the parking lot Parts of the "Meden Rudnik" complex and the "Sarafovo" district are without electricity and the power supply is expected to be restored within a few hours "We have registered more than 300 trees broken or completely uprooted More than 120 cars were damaged by the fallen trees and branches," Nikolov also announced There are also fallen chimneys from roofs onto trees and a billboard More than 120 cars were hit by fallen trees in the district center The storm destroyed a terrarium in "Ezero" park reported the press center of the municipality of Burgas The good news is that there are no escaped snakes The movement of trains from the station in Burgas was also temporarily stopped specified that the partial state of emergency will remain until Monday even the mobile operators had no network coverage The city remained without electricity for many hours Electricity was partially restored on Sunday Yesterday's strong wind caused serious damage to the facilities of the Electricity System Operator in the Pomorie region The company reported that the storm knocked down 13 poles on two 110-kilovolt power lines The conductors of the broken poles blocked the road between Pomorie and Kableshkovo and the settlements in the area remained without electricity Over 1,500 decares of vineyards were destroyed near Pomorie According to data from the owners of vineyards the hurricane wind yesterday destroyed more than 1500 decares of vineyards near Pomorie and the destroyed production is over 1 million tons the permanent plantations and accompanying structures were destroyed “The Russian-speaking community in Pomorie has increased significantly over the recent years” After the summer tourist season we will know the exact number of these people judging on the number of the newly-purchased properties Nearly 90% of them are Russian and the others are Russian-speaking citizens who own property in Pomorie.” What is the profile of the Russians who make such a step in Bulgaria “Most of the Russian-speaking citizens who settled in Bulgaria over the past years are pensioners There is also a small group of young people who started business here Some invest their own money in the construction field There are some former musicians among us who later turned into farmers “The Russians usually deal with mediation in the sale of new properties which are still built in the town of Pomorie" Deputy Mayor of Pomorie Iliya Dzhingov goes on to say "These people are loyal to the Bulgarian legislation No infringements of the law were registered in their businesses The Russian pensioners become part of the lifestyle of the Municipality of Pomorie along with citizens of other countries who settle here.” What language is used for communication between the Russian citizens and the local population they wish to study Bulgarian in courses held by competent Bulgarian teachers they usually learn our language separately This is due to the fact that they can receive all types of information in their own language because most of the people living in Pomorie speak Russian unlike most Bulgarians who try to speak Russian” Deputy Mayor of Pomorie Iliya Dzhingov continues Posters in Pomorie often have inscriptions in Russian“Some of the Russians make efforts to learn Bulgarian “Bulgarians and Russians communicate instinctively and the language barrier is practically very low Many Bulgarians know Russian and the Russians on the other hand try to use all Bulgarian words they manage to learn here” There are no major conflicts between the new citizens of Pomorie and the local population these are rather conflicts of interests between the construction entrepreneurs and the buyers of new homes Such conflicts are resolved by the Association of the Russian-Speaking Property Owners in Bulgaria “The local population is very well-intentioned towards these people They feel them close and regard them as our fellow-citizens The majority of them cause no problems at all the long-lived friendship with Russia contributed to the good relations between the two nations which continue at present Deputy Mayor of Pomorie Iliya Dzhingov says in conclusion There are a great many weird places as one tours Bulgaria One of these sites is unique – the Dome Tomb from the era of the Classical Antiquity near the Black Sea town of Pomorie It sits among well-groomed vineyards and orchard gardens only 300 m from the road from Burgas to Pomorie At the very entrance the amazed visitor realizes he or she has come to a temple where the spirit of olden times is in the air A 22-m corridor takes you to a round chamber with a diameter of 11.60 m and with stunning architecture The walls resemble a semi-cylindrical vault There is a hollow column in the middle which expands as it ascends and merges with the outer wall Architects from across the world have studied this site in a bid to solve the mystery of the accurately built tomb dated to the period of 2-4 c The construction is mainly of limestone and bricks welded with mortar On the inside of the hollow column there used to be a spiral stone staircase that led to the surface of the mound There are five niches on the ring-wall of the tomb in which urns or statues of the deceased were placed Nothing from the decoration and the content has been preserved Scholars are puzzled and cannot even find a specific name for the ancient structure Among locals it is known as “the hollow mound” because the tomb was carefully covered with soil like the mounds left behind by the Thracians „This site exposes a very good mix of Roman architecture and Thracian traditions So far it has no analogue in the lands that used to be part of the Roman Empire” „In 1958-59 restoration works of the tomb began that also included partial excavations but no remains of funerals or sarcophaguses were found The style of this mausoleum is strictly Roman Even the bricks are quite typical of Roman masonry The structure reminds of the architecture of Roman mausoleums They had a similar oval hall with a column in the middle and with niches in the walls where urns with the ashes of the dead were stored The only thing in common that the structure has with a Thracian tomb is that after it was built it was covered with soil and shaped like a mound This method is exclusively Thracian and seen in their funeral facilities Here the column in the middle is 8.80 m high and it could have been higher that 10 m but we cannot say there was a spiral staircase inside the column but it probably collapsed because the stone was very friable there were 16 buildings with similar staircases but it was looted by treasure hunters in ancient times Anhialo (the ancient Pomorie) was a prosperous town A great deal of the trade of Constantinople passed through its port The distance between Anhialo and Constantinople could be crossed by sea for just one day Its location is strategic: the road to the regions of Moesia and Thrace passes through Pomorie.” The mound was familiar to the local people even in the years before the Liberation of Bulgaria (1878) made a hole above the mound and entered it Since then the site has been known as "the hollow mound" "Research began at the end of the 19th c." Director of the Museum of History in Pomorie: visited Anhialo to record local sites – various monuments They made the first sketches and drawings and with their publications introduced this interesting monument to the world archeological community It is no coincidence that they have been dubbed ‘the founding fathers of Bulgarian archeology’.” there were no such specialists in Bulgaria The Bulgarian government had to hire foreign scholars Today's historians have checked everything documented and written by them Everything is accurate to a centimeter and there is no difference from recent measurements on the mound the Skorpil brothers assumed that it was a tomb researchers of the Roman culture in our lands have supported the view that this is not actually a tomb the so-called heroon - a sanctuary of a hero the subject of a cult in the ancient religions people visited the monument massively and held religious rituals there This is the only museum in Bulgaria with such architecture the entire Christian world celebrates the Bright Resurrection of Christ this is the most radiant and joyful day - the Feast of Feasts - which proclaims the victory of life over death With a scent of spring and anticipation of the great Resurrection of Christ Palm Sunday is among the most beloved holidays in Bulgaria people fill the churches and share their joy through prayer at the festive. The day of Saint Theodore known in Bulgarian as Todorovden is a significant Bulgarian holiday which is celebrated on the Saturday after Cheesefare Sunday - this year its date is March 8 Todorovden combines pagan beliefs and Orthodox canon. Even today modern builders wonder what kind of skills it takes to built that kind of a tomb near Pomorie Many architects from around the world study the tomb to unravel the mystery of the mushroom-shaped dome At its center is a hollow column with a diameter of 3.3 meters which expands and merges with the outer wall In its interior in the past was possible to climb a man using a spiral staircase Outside the tomb looks like a Thracian mound and in front are the foundations of two rooms It is estimated that served as mausoleum of a rich family from Anhialo and inside were performed religious pagan rituals The tomb is unique not only for Bulgaria but also for the entire Balkan Peninsula and similar tombs have been preserved in Rome On the wall of the tomb there are five niches but today visitors can see only traces of green plaster The entrance to the landmark is 3 lev or approximately 1,5 euro for adults retirement and students the price is even lower The locals known the tomb as the “hollow hill.” According to some scientists the tomb was not just a mausoleum It was then that God Sabazius was called Apollo and priests predicted the future from the strength and the movement of the sunlight when the Sun is “in the lower hemisphere of the earth,” then the priests lit the fire of the altar and predicted the future from the flames During this night ritual god Sabazius was called Dionysus Undoubtedly there are a lot of amazing places around the world worth visiting at least once in life Bulgaria is such a place where you will wish to come back again and again In every season and every region of this small country An 18-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Haskovo has been found dead 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 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 conseguiremos fornecer informações de seguro viagem mais relevantes Por favor, atente para o fato de que nem todo o conteúdo está traduzido ou disponível para residentes de todos os países. Entre em contato para maiores detalhes By telling us your country of residence we are able to provide you with the most relevant travel insurance information Please note that not all content is translated or available to residents of all countries. Contact us for full details Bulgaria packs a powerful punch when it comes to natural beauty – from the Pirin Mountains to beaches by the Black Sea We pride ourselves on the variety of our food Bulgaria is a very safe country. We avoid military conflicts, crime is low we don’t actively engage in heated political debates public protests are rare (but avoid them if they do break out) and religions coexist happily on the whole The main religion in Bulgaria is Bulgarian Orthodox Here are the seven safety issues that you should be aware of before you come here: While you can pay with a card in the malls and supermarkets that’s rarely the case in other places such as markets it is a good idea to always have some cash on you It’s easy to get cash from ATMs in Bulgaria It’s not necessary to get local money in advance before arriving but it might be handy to have some for when you arrive don’t exchange your foreign currency anywhere but in banks The Bulgarian currency – the lev (BGN) – has been tied to the euro (EUR) since 1999 the official exchange rate is 1.95 BGN for 1 EUR exchanging 1 EUR not for 1.95 but for 1.195 BGN It’s very easy to miss the difference and I know some locals have fallen for that trick To avoid spoiling your fantastic meal experience always double-check the bill before paying to ensure everything is correct you’ll find an extra appetizer or a cocktail (if you’ve hit a bar) you didn’t order it’s the server trying to make some cash on the side Double-check your receipts at the supermarket as well Some cashiers try to pull off the same scam many of Bulgaria’s back streets and alleys don’t have adequate lighting at night this doesn’t automatically translate to being mugged or assaulted (which happens very rarely in Bulgaria) But you might step into a puddle or trip over an obstacle in the dark stick to main streets if walking to your destination or get a taxi be extra careful with fake taxi companies that charge inflated rates There are several well-known companies that operate in each city The scammers use fake stickers and paint their cars to appear as if they’re a part of the legitimate companies the only difference is a few letters in the brand name or a single digit in the phone number Either use one of the official mobile apps (Yellow, for instance) or ask your hotel receptionist or restaurant staff to call you a cab Bulgaria has made great strides toward curbing this problem there’s still an alarming number of stray dogs and cats freely roaming the streets Keep your distance to avoid diseases or getting bitten Try to overcome your desire to pet them. The last thing you want from your trip is a spell in hospital for rabies shots. Rabies is not considered a major risk to travelers in Bulgaria but speak to your travel doctor about your plans in case they recommend a rabies shot before you leave home While homosexuality is not illegal in Bulgaria same-sex marriages don’t yet enjoy legal recognition Similar to many other countries from Eastern Europe Bulgaria tends to be socially conservative While discrimination against LGBTQ+ community has been illegal since 2004 many locals still have negative reactions to public displays of affection between gay couples LGBTQ+ travelers might want to consider refraining from showing affection in public and you can find a few gay bars and clubs in big cities like the capital Sofia but it has faced protests and violence in the past Bulgaria is located in a seismically active zone. Multiple tremors are felt throughout the year, but most of these are minimal. Larger earthquakes have affected the country in the past but there’s not much for travelers to worry about Beware during the rainy months (May and June) of flash flooding. Stay up to date with the weather and local news if you are traveling during this time During summer (June to August) and early autumn (September) If you are traveling to areas that are heavily forested make sure you follow advice from local authorities if a fire is spreading Try visiting Bulgaria before the busy summer months or travel to Bulgaria for the snow from December to March My favorite time to visit is mid-April until the end of May when the temperatures are perfect for hiking Our travel safety expert shares his tips for safe driving on Bulgaria's roads Traveling between countries on the Balkan Peninsula can be a fun road trip There's much more to the Bulgarian Riviera than noisy parties and jam-packed resorts Nomad Valeryia seeks out the pristine beaches she remembers from childhood and claim online from anywhere in the world With 150+ adventure activities covered and 24/7 emergency assistance We were there for a few weeks in a rental car and loved it I don't like your comments on the stray animals Dont take this personally but I can tell you're a bulgarian brought up to hate the poor strays Thanks to foreigners these poor animals get some love and food Show some kindness and at least delete this paragraph from your article I am English from Liverpool and have been living in Bulgaria for 15 yrs now to me its the best country in Europe very safe and nice people very low crime rate stunning panadanic landscape a great place to visit or retire How does Bulgaria treat its Roma population music typical of the Asian side and the art of origami will be able to enjoy the guests of Pomorie on July 18 and 19 Then the sea town will host Korean Culture Festival “Korea – Morning Freshness” The opening is scheduled for 18 July at 06.30 pm in the lobby of the community centre “Prosveta 1888” Then a photo exhibition dedicated to Korea will be opened and typical Koresan traditional hanboc clothing will be presented At 7 pm there is a demonstration of taekwon-do Half an hour later the guests and the residents of Pomorie will be able to enjoy a concert of the traditional Korean music ensemble “So Young Sammlurori” The evening will continue with films for Korea and a party with K-pop music origami and Korean games at the Pomorie Gallery And while all of the events listed here are free of charge at 06.30 pm you can attend a lecture on the tastes of Koriya and try typical delicacies for 20 leva (approximately 10 Euro) The evening will end with a K-pop party again 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 The town of Pomorie is situated some 20 km away from Burgas Every Bulgarian has heard the song of Nedyalko Yordanov named A Family Memory of Pomorie and whoever has visited the place would love to return there vast beaches and above all – historical and cultural landmarks Georgi Monastery with its healing water or Yavorov’s Cliffs that inspired the poet… All these sites have their history and their cross point is named the Pomorie Museum of History – a relatively young institution that has been rapidly developing though extinct after the last Ice Age cause astonishment One can almost touch the stone anchors used in the Bronze Age… Fishing viticulture and wine-making were the major crafts of people in Anchialos Many of the museum’s artifacts are devoted to them as the main part has been donated by locals Director of the Museum of History Anton Karabashev gives us more details: where the oldest testimonies on the town’s existence can be seen – it covers the period from pre-history to the late Medieval Age There are a painting exhibition and a small exposition related to the town’s fishing and sailing activities in between the first and second floors One can see here perhaps the most precious donation that we have – over 40 wooden replicas of vessels Those have been created by Georgi Ribov from Pomorie “Our latest history and ethnography are presented on the second floor As of the past three years we have started a campaign named Donate Something Old – Preserve the Past of Your Town We collected over 1,000 precious documents archaeological and ethnographic materials and objects Many objects from the area of archaeology were received originating from the ancient town of Ulpia Anchialos alongside the line of the town’s stone walls We discovered an interesting medieval sarcophagus from the narthex of a church Thanks to these intense researches over the past years the museum’s fund received valuable monuments that cannot be seen elsewhere.” Archaeologist and curator of the museum Nadejda Stoikova goes on to say that the oldest exhibits are anchors “We assume that those have sunk yet before the Trojan War,” she says and adds: “Anchialos is considered to be established in the 5th – 4th c The findings from the Roman epoch are the most numerous ones of buildings which were most likely wine stores due to the huge number of amphora fragments Many coins from all over the world testify on rich trade It is a curious detail that the last Byzantine emperors – the Kantakouzenos had their residences in Anchialos They even remained there after the fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottomans Nowadays we are aware of their residences’ whereabouts but those have been plundered to the last stone.” The population of Pomorie has been increasing rapidly over the past few years as many Russians tend to relocate there and spend either the holidays or the entire year on the spot An unidentified object of probable military use washed up on the beach between Pomorie and Aheloy late yesterday afternoon The initial assumptions of vacationers in the area of ​​the find and of users who commented on photos posted on Facebook were that it was a torpedo which looks like a rocket or torpedo with stabilizers was spotted by tourists on the beach of one of the large hotels in the area The vacationers reported to emergency number 112 A team from the Naval Base in Atia has also arrived and collected the ammunition for disposal "This is an empty starter motor of an anti-aircraft missile," Admiral Kiril Mihailov commented a little later on Friday to the BNR it is part of a missile that fell into the sea" According to an expert consulted by OFFNews from a 57E6 missile of the Pantsir air defense system The accelerator can be recognized relatively easily by the external coating The first stage has a very specific coverage that MLRS systems or other anti-aircraft systems do not have the Bulgarian Navy announced that they had found the remains of an ammunition not far from Kamen Bryag The Russian government has initiated its most extensive conscription campaign in over a decade summoning 160,000 young men for military service The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has announced 32 open positions in a military formation located in Bankya Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev stated in an interview with the BBC that sending Bulgarian military personnel to Ukraine is unfeasible as long as peace has not been established Chairman of the "Defense" Union at Confederation of Labour "Podkrepa," expressed concerns about the current state of Bulgaria’s military-industrial complex a Bulgarian financier and international market analyst warned of potential economic catastrophe due to the immense financial burden caused by rearmament efforts across Europe Bulgaria's Parliament has adopted a declaration confirming the non-participation of Bulgarian military forces in combat operations in Ukraine On the multifunctional scene and everyday will be held different show programs  and games for both children and adults The baker says, “Sorry, we just ran out of bread, but we’ve got plenty of politicians who’ll promise to bring some tomorrow!”... read The Bulgarian replied, "Simple, we just put everything in a pot, add a little rakia, and let the flavors fight it out!" It’s a recipe for success… and possibly a ... read While speaking briefly with the media, Trump took a question on the stock market drop following the tariffs and said, "I think it's going very well," and added that the United States will "have six or seven trillion dollars coming into our country."He further said, "The markets are going ... read 'This is not the time to go it alone,' Rutte warns, as he says 'no alternative to NATO'Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte is speaking again, giving a lecture at the Warsaw School of Economics in which he strongly backs the role of the alliance and tells both Europe and the ... read Capturing spring in Bulgaria: A blooming season through our lens Spring in Bulgaria is a time of vibrant renewal marked by blooming flowers and milder weather the countryside transforms with colorful wildflowers such as snowdrops Cities and villages alike celebrate the season » See all photos Text version Standard version   edoc@tourism.government.bg The Salt Museum in Pomorie was visited by over 16,000 tourists last year This became clear during the visit of the Minister of Tourism Assoc The number of tourists increases every year in 2015 it was visited by over 15,000 persons The director of the Museum of History in the town Anton Karabashev informed the minister that there was an enormous interest in the site by Russians The Salt Museum in Pomorie is one of the one hundred national tourist sites in Bulgaria It was opened on 7 September 2002 with the financial support of the European Union through the PHARE Programme This is the only specialised Salt Museum in Eastern Europe It consists of an exhibition hall and 20 dca of outdoor salt-pans It is located in the town of Pomorie itself        Contacts:   Sofia 1000, 1 Saborna St.   phone.: +359 2 904 6809,   edoc@tourism.government.bg 2016 © Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria A big fire broke out last night in the "Cherno more" district of Burgas which is located about 14 km from the city center 200 animals were released during the night to avoid being harmed by the fire There are active outbreaks in various places outside the settlement the fires around the dog shelter are being extinguished There was also a fire in the "Rudnik" district of Burgas To locate the fire in the two Burgas neighborhoods the entire free composition of the first and second fire departments in Burgas was involved - a total of 11 fire trucks and three cars employees from the municipality of Burgas with two water tankers and many volunteers The fire affected nearly 1,000 decares of the territory around Izvorishte and approximately the same area around the districts "Cherno More" and "Rudnik" Róisín Murphy will perform at the port in Burgas on August 2 as part of the BURGAS SUMMER LIVE concert series A major fire destroyed the roof of the National High School of Applied Arts "Trevnenska Shkola" in the Bulgarian town of Tryavna on April 4 The shortest trip is between Nessebar and Pomiorie Its price is 17 lv for one way ticket and 30 for return “Seacat One” will travel between the towns three times per day starting at 09.30 from Nessebar Sunset Resort is located on the South beach of Pomorie only 15km from International Airport Bourgas and 20km to the second lagest city on Bulgarian Black Sea cost – Bourgas Sunset Resort consist of 5 Apart-hotels and 6 luxury boulevard villas with altogether area of 115 000 sq.m On every reception desk hotel’s complex guests could get an information about all additional services offered in Sunset Resort situated in south-western part of the complex Beta has 6 floors and is also located in south-western part of Sunset Resort main restaurant with an outside terrace and underground garage Sigma is with 13 floors and is located straight in the center of the resort Delta has 6 floors and is situated in north-eastern part of the complex It is consisted of two separate twin buildings with separate reception desks The Apart-hotel has altogether 118 apartments located in the most eastern part of Sunset Resort and has 178 apartments Italian restaurant with an outside terrace The bigger part of the apartments have a wonderful view to Black Sea and to water attractions in the hotel complex From the other apartments one can see even the foot of the Mountain Stara Planina SPA Center is located in Apart-hotel Sigma and has an area of 1000 sq.m therapies and it is equipped with the newest and  contemporary facilities of the Austrian company Thermarium On area of over 3500 sq.m there are 4 outdoor swimming pools with an integrated children pools inside and water attractions Apart-hotel Sigma has an indoor swimming pool with semi-Olympic size – 25m jacuzzi and children pool with a water slide For little guests there is a children corner in Apart-hotel Delta equipped with devices of the company LifeFitness The hotel complex has also a bowling hall with 6 paths – equipment Brunswick there are many other possibilities for sport – beach volleyball in almost every shop for dietetic food in Bulgaria one can find different kinds of salt from every part of the world – Himalayan there always has to be “white gold” which Bulgarians can’t go without on their table – the Pomorian salt traditionally obtained from the Black Sea Experts say that thousands of years have passed since the extraction of this valued treasure has begun The only Salt Museum in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe located near the Black Sea resort town of Pomorie welcomes guests from all around the world for 10 years now about 50 000 tourists have had the opportunity to look at the interesting exhibits and see exactly where and how the white salt crystals are obtained The idea for such a museum emerged in the late 1960s It was created with the financial assistance from the EU under the PHARE programme the Salt Museum entered the 100 national tourist sites list who introduced us to the most interesting items in the world of salt: "The museum consists of two components” “One of them is the exhibition hall where visitors can study the history of salt production in Pomorie We have a rich photo archive and contemporary audio-visual exhibits People can also see the devices and appliances that salt-workers have once used During the summer months it is especially interesting to visit the open-air part of the Museum visitors can observe the way of extracting sea salt in an ancient way which is typical of Pomorie This is the only Museum in Eastern Europe that produces salt by evaporation of the sea water because of the 10th anniversary of the Salt Museum the guests of Pomorie will have the possibility to attend a lot of interesting festive events The final part of the celebrations will be in September when a scientific conference on the topic “The World of Salt” will be held,” Mr Young people and adults can take part in the sea feasts An essay writing competition has already started on the subject “On the road of salt” All the artists attracted by the sea waves are welcome “The world is a sea” workshop will offer them a variety of topics related to salt They arrive there not only for the beautiful beaches with a magnificent view of the horizon complemented by the white sails of small and big yachts during the sailing regattas; they also arrive for the opportunity to visit the Salt Museum the municipality won a project called “Pomorie as a tourist attraction – the city of salt This project includes construction and repair works in the area of the salterns All of that will attract the attention of more guests and it will be easier for them to find their way in the area The new information boards will be of help The Museum itself is located at the coast of the Pomorie Lake Nowadays the salterns of the Museum produce salt in the same way as it was done in antiquity The process of salt extraction consists of the passing of the sea water to the lake in several stages and in several special pools later The evaporation that raises the concentration of the salt takes place there Everything ends with the crystallization in the small salterns whose sizes are about 80 to 100 square meters Historians suppose that the salterns have existed even before the founding of the ancient city of Anchialos around 5th century BC the fresh coastal breeze and the atmosphere loaded with history are a great chance for a nice sea holiday combined with a new knowledge of the ancient way of salt extraction An architectural and cultural monument of national importance the church of Saint George the Victorious in the town of Kyustendil is located at the foot of the nearby Osogovo Mountain We do not need to travel thousands of kilometers to reach holy Christian places and “drink from the miraculous well” of Orthodox faith Hundreds of churches and monasteries were built on Bulgarian territory with the faith and the hope. A hard-to-reach fortress rose on a solitary ridge which was towering above the Asenitsa River This place built high in the rocks was once sheltering Thracians the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism and the Municipality of Pomorie organize the annual ESPA congress that will take place in Pomorie from May 14 to May 17 May The congress is held under the auspices of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria It is the first time that Bulgaria hosts an annual congress of the European Spa Association – the organization comprising more than 20 European Union member states The Bulgarian Union of Balneology and Spa Tourism is a member of the European Spa Association from 2007 balneotherapy and wellness services are very well combined with other specific types of tourism provided our resorts are located in environmentally preserved ecological areas with great biodiversity and in close proximity to many cultural and historical sites The event will be attended by the mayors of leading European spa municipalities (Germany representatives of European health insurance funds pension companies and experts in the field The business program of the forum in Pomorie includes the participation of 17 governors from Russia where the interest for spa services is getting stronger The senior administrators will meet mayors and managers of Bulgarian hotels to discuss the opportunities for spa and wellness programs for employees of large Russian industrial sites It is also expected that Bulgarian hoteliers will speak with experts from private health funds in various European countries for joint spa and medical projects for three years already spa sites have been working with German private health insurance funds which have funds for such holidays for their members The forum will focus the attention on Bulgaria as a destination offering year-round With more than 600 exploited healing mineral water sources our country stands a real chance of winning a place among the leaders on the European SPA map Bulgarian police have arrested 6 people who are alleged to be from the organized crime group of Dimitar Zhelyazkov Burgas police seized a large quantity of illegal firearms and ammunition in raids early Wednesday on the Nesebar - Pomorie crime group and one of them with causing a death in a road accident Five of the arrested were named as gang boss Hristo Ivanov – Orizarska Dimitar Neychev and Atanas Ivanov – Neeskensa The sixth member’s name was kept confidential The gang worked in the Nesebar-Sunny Beach area and held an alleged monopoly on the pimps drug trafficking and extortion of taxi drivers Prostitutes reportedly paid a BGN 300 fee to work on their turf In December a brand new suit was filed against Mityo Ochite The new suit is for large-scale money laundering against Zhelyazkov and the woman that he has been living out of wedlock Antigona Zhelyazkov was sentenced to 4,5 years in jail after confessing to the charges of heading an organized crime group involved in drug dealing During the regular monitoring of birds within the frameworks of the “Life for Pomorie lagoon” project a new species for the lagoon was sighted and registered – the small bustard (Tetrax tetrax) the Green Balkans – a leading organization in the field of conservation of rare species and habitats in Bulgaria announced The species is on Bulgaria’s red book of extinct species and on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s international red list of endangered species as near threatened a bird from the family Otididae is actually quite big in length but its wing span in flight can be 110 cms a comparatively large head and a short orange beak Its feathers are camouflage grey with beautiful black spots and it has a white collar around the neck The little bustard is thought to have nested in this country until the mid-20th century There are data of registered nesting couples in the region of Montana and Pleven in Northern Bulgaria and Eastern Dobrudzha at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century It has also been spotted in the region of the Burgas lakes but in the 1950s the population of little bustards declined dramatically and they started only to spend the winter here Numerous negative factors brought about their disappearance from these lands – destruction and changes in their habitat as a result of ploughing of the land Today the little bustard is a very rare visitor to our country there being sporadic reports of isolated sightings in parts of Dobrudzha close to the sea experts watched two birds on the shore of Lake Pomorie adding one more species to the list of birds registered in the region of the lagoon “There are 420 species of birds in Bulgaria 280 species of birds nest here,” said Irina Mateeva EU policy officer at the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) said for the BNR At the beginning of the week the BSPB launched online lectures within the “Close bird encounters” training course Practical exercises are planned including bird watching in the field During the training nature lovers will go bird watching to learn to recognize the different species This training is not for training’s sake – the data about the birds gathered in the wild is used for environmental purposes says Irina Mateeva and adds that nature lovers from 13 towns in Bulgaria have stated they want to take part the Bulgarian Black-sea town of Pomorie became the host of the seventh edition of the International Festival of Orthodox Music The festival has already established itself as a renowned venue for Christian Orthodox choirs from many countries welcoming this year more than 30 choirs from Russia whose concerts in church and on the open-air stage brought delight to the large audience of locals and tourists One of the highlights in this year’s edition of the festival was the participation of professor Ivan Moody musicologist and Christian Orthodox priest who was invited to give a lecture and take part in the round table discussions focused on the contemporary problems of Orthodox music and choral singing around the world Ivan Moody studied music and Orthodox theology at the universities in London and gradually his path led him to accepting Orthodoxy Many people would wonder why a Westerner would decide to compose Orthodox music and convert to Orthodoxy Here is what Ivan Moody says: “It was a gradual process which it would take too long to explain but the time when it happened was when I had particular contact with Russian people and that’s why I started in the Russian church I can say that it was the result of a spiritual search and I was fortunate in living in London that it helped me experience different churches and different religious expressions.“ Born in London in 1964 One of his major interests is the encounter between Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic and Protestant Christianity and church music he has been trying to reconcile the two traditions “There is a lot of interest in Western Europe in Orthodox music which has been increased in recent years by immigration from Orthodox countries to the West I also think there is a real interest in the richness of the Orthodox liturgical tradition including the iconography and music in general And it is very interesting that many Catholics and Protestants have tried to use Orthodox art in their own worship traditions I also have to say that I think that Orthodox traditions are part of the Western heritage I do not find any contradiction in these two things.“ Before his ordination to priesthood in 2007 Ivan Moody served as cantor in both the Greek and Bulgarian parishes in Lisbon which enriched his perception of the specific expression of Christian Orthodoxy each church possesses What are his impressions of Bulgarian Orthodoxy “I was actually a cantor in the Greek Orthodox Parish and when there was not a cantor at the Bulgarian parish I began singing in the choir of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in London I feel comfortable with all different kinds of traditions I was delighted to discover the Bulgarian expression of Orthodoxy it was something both familiar and different to me I found connections both with the Greek expression of Orthodoxy which is familiar and is similar to what I call “a Balkan spirit” and also something familiar with the Russian expression of Orthodoxy And I think the Bulgarian nation should be very proud of its own unique expression of Orthodoxy which I see in its music and its icons it doesn’t look like anything else.” Ivan Moody is a versatile personality of many artistic one of which is being the chairman of the International Society for Orthodox Church Music “The Society was founded in 2005 in Finland and anyone interested in Orthodox Church music The conference we organize includes musicological papers as well as concerts so we have vespers and liturgical services all week The objective of the society is to bring people from all different Orthodox traditions together to learn from each other and learn from different musical traditions The last conference we had 14 different nationalities It has proved to be a very fruitful meeting for people from different traditions and one way in which this is demonstrated for example is when we have vespers during the week and the choir and the congregation of people attending the conference so we have many different musical traditions represented “ This has been Ivan Moody’s first visit to the International Festival of Orthodox Music in Pomorie where he both attended the concerts and participated in the round table discussions “It reminds me in some ways of my experience with the International Society for Church music because it is a way of people to hear different musical traditions and different ways of performing the same music a way for people to meet and realize they are not working on their own it is an amazing way to enrich the spiritual life of a town Pomorie is a small town and it is host to this incredibly rich and diverse selection of choirs of many countries And one other thing I should say is that I like very much the inclusion of the lectures in the festival which makes it much more than an occasion of choirs just singing And I judge from the questions that followed my lecture There is a real interest in people to learn outside their own specific traditions and ways of performing music.” Ivan Moody is very popular worldwide as a composer with eastern liturgical chant having a profound influence on his music as has the spirituality and liturgy of the Orthodox Church He tells us more about the tendencies in contemporary Orthodox liturgical music about clash between polyphony (two or more melodic lines) and monody (one melodic line or voice) in Orthodox music which was also the topic of his lecture in Pomorie “One tendency is going back to unaccompanied chant Another tendency is to try and somehow change the kind of harmony that we use so it’s not any longer basically 19th century style I see both these tendencies as being connected it covers many different possibilities of artistic expression If I have to write a simple piece for the parish usually when I celebrate the vespers in my town I am on my own so I sing a simple monadic chant.” In his talk in Pomorie Ivan Moody made a historical overview of how polyphony has penetrated the national Orthodox churches of the Balkan countries and his main conclusion was that in the Balkans we witness an amazing mixture between both traditions where neither tradition is viewed as a threat to the other and both co-exist in liturgical services and in the works of local composers of sacred music The festival in Pomorie is the perfect venue for every person interested in Orthodox music to hear examples of both traditions in the rendition of Bulgarian I am very glad to have had this opportunity to speak to your listeners on this program Mnogaya Leta and until next time!” On Radio Bulgaria bringing you today a special interview with prominent British composer and conductor Ivan Moody talking about Orthodox music and traditions we offer you a live recording made during the 7th International Festival for Orthodox Music in Pomorie Photos provided by: www.orthodoxvoices.org We’ve all heard of ideas that come to artists in their dreams That’s exactly how the melody for Orlin Pavlov’s new single “Syanka/Shadow” was born — he dreamt it he turned to brothers Milen Kukosharov and Rosen Kukosharov to bring the. The first edition of the Senza Frontiere International Music Stars Festival will bring together children and young people from all over Europe in the resort of Albena from 17 to 21 June 2025 The festival includes a competition and provides a platform. the Bulgarian jazz duo Wladigeroff Brothers will perform in Toronto in a concert entitled Jazz Sketches Eli Yordanov of the Elarte Foundation in Canada announced on Facebook that the concert by the. The first edition of the Senza Frontiere International Music Stars Festival will bring together children and young people from all over Europe in the. That’s exactly how the melody for Orlin Pavlov’s new single “Syanka/Shadow” was born — he. Wetlands are slowly but surely shrinking on the world map dooming thousands of rare species of plants and animals to extinction the phenomenon is particularly visible in the Mediterranean region How to save the biodiversity of coastal lagoons and salt pans - a pilot project under the 'Life Plus' program of the EU Among these countries only Bulgaria has no problems with its salt pans near the Pomorie and Atanasovo lakes as they are still active and maintain a specific variety of animals and plants more work on the project will have environmentalists from the Regional Molentargius-Saline Natural Park in Italy and the Regional Natural Park "Camargue" in southern France This is a threat to many rare species that originated in them over many years Participants in the international project will be looking for a way out of the situation A pilot project for the management of the Cevia Salts region in Italy will also be developed Bulgaria will join its partners in the project "Environmental Management and Preservation in Mediterranean coastal lagoons and salt pans - MC SALT" in respect to marine lagoons The scope of the project also includes other protected salty areas in participating countries The main objective in Bulgaria will be the removal of two invasive plant species suffocating typical vegetation on dunes near the lake Dimitar Popov of the "Green Balkans" environmental organization which manages the project in Bulgaria brings us more “These are basically two types of shrubs: Amorpha fruticosa and Spartium junceum They come from North America and are extremely adaptable Most often used for strengthening embankments in road construction In the protected zone "Pomorie Lake" these species spread to sand dunes Their thick bushes deteriorate several types of dune habitats where they suffocate native vegetation like ammophila arenaria or tamarix tetrandra.” A great number of plant species grow on the sand dunes One can find the Cakile maritime (European searocket) "Pomorie Lake" is the habitat of the largest number of Trachomitum venetum The good news is that near Pomorie the development of the invasive species which have very well developed root system and numerous seeds is still in a relatively early stage and eradicating them is expected to be successful refers to the preservation of rare migratory birds and birds nesting near the lake “For the first time within the protected zone "Pomorie Lake" we are building nesting boxes which are dug into the banks of the lake and create conditions for the breeding of the shelduck unlike most other species does not nest in the reeds Another task is building nesting platforms in the lake for other birds which are protected by numerous national and international laws.” Another important aim is the fight against a very serious and global problem affecting the coastal lagoons in the whole Mediterranean region This is the threat of construction and turning the lagoons into urban areas Over 2,700 flamingos inhabit the Atansovsko Lake near Burgas the Pomorie Lake and "Poda" Protected Area the 47th census of wintering waterfowl in Bulgaria showed we know that many of the guests came from Italy Petar Yankov of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds said "The number of flamingos near Burgas and Pomorie has significantly increased in recent years probably because of the warmer winter months We also observe species that should not be here at this time of the year," Yankov reported The pink flamingo does not nest in Bulgaria and there is no evidence that the increased population affects the local ecosystem a study conducted together with scientists from the USA shows Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev has left for Washington where he will participate in the Munich Leaders Meeting (May 5-7 The forum is organised by the Munich Security Conference The foundation Unity- Kočani has sent an open letter to key Bulgarian institutions expressing gratitude for the support and humanitarian assistance provided by Bulgaria after the tragedy of the fire at a nightclub in Kočani The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Greece Georg Georgiev and Giorgos Gerapetritis signed a joint declaration on the use of the waters of the river Arda on 2 May the BNR reports citing an announcement published by the Greek Foreign Ministry.. people will be able to withdraw money  from ATMs only in the new currency according to the website of the Bulgarian. helicopters of the Bulgarian Air Force will fly at low altitude over Sofia in preparation for a military parade marking the Day. The Bulgarian student teams that participated in the European Olympiad of Experimental Sciences EOES 2025 in Zagreb have returned with. Based on data from the past 55 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900 there are about 29.4 quakes on average per year in or near Pomorie Pomorie has had at least 16 quakes above magnitude 4 since 1970 which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently probably on average approximately every 1 to 5 years The last earthquake in Pomorie occurred 2 days ago and had a magnitude of 1.1: Mag. 1.1 earthquake Merkez (Kırklareli) - writeAge(1746259710)A light magnitude 1.1 earthquake hit Merkez (Kırklareli) in the morning of Saturday The quake had a very shallow depth of 7.9 km (4.9 mi) and was too small to be felt by people Pomorie has had 4 quakes of magnitude 3.0 or above and 9 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0 There have been also 14 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel 2025 at 10.43 am local time (Europe/Sofia GMT +3) The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter Obshtina Pomorie has relatively few earthquakes there are about 10.4 quakes on average per year in or near Obshtina Pomorie Obshtina Pomorie has had at least 8 quakes above magnitude 4 since 1970 probably on average approximately every 5 to 10 years Obshtina Pomorie has about 5.6 quakes of magnitude 2 or higher per year The last earthquake in Obshtina Pomorie occurred 2 days ago and had a magnitude of 1.1: Mag. 1.1 earthquake Merkez (Kırklareli) - writeAge(1746259710)A light magnitude 1.1 earthquake hit Merkez (Kırklareli) in the morning of Saturday Obshtina Pomorie has had 4 quakes of magnitude 3.0 or above and 8 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0 There have been also 12 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.