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Tax Man clamps down on Bars and Restaurants for Tax Evasion in Balchik.

2017-08-17T16:40:00.001+03:00

Checks of the NRA at the North Black Sea Coast continue - 2017.08.16 - Regional - news from Dobrich:

Three Bars and Restaurants on Balchik Harbour closed or sanctioned for tax violations.

Balchik Harbour

SOLAR SUMMER Festival in Bulgaria Canceled Over Measures Against Loud Music

2017-08-17T11:27:00.000+03:00

SOLAR SUMMER Festival in Bulgaria Canceled Over Measures Against Loud Music - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

More fallout from the anti noise raids in Sunny Beach last week. Thousands of disappointed ticket holders Something seems at play here, I cannot believe they would have shut down a well-established outdoor music fest.

Last years Solar Summer at Sunny Beach

Many Tourists will Spend the Night at Rila Monastery before Assumption of Mary

2017-08-16T06:15:00.000+03:00

Many Tourists will Spend the Night at Rila Monastery before Assumption of Mary - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Located about an hour from Sofia, well worth a visit.

Rila Monastery

Elektrobus Connects the Two Terminals of Sofia Airport - Novinite.com

2017-08-15T08:10:00.000+03:00

Elektrobus Connects the Two Terminals of Sofia Airport - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Just to remind you that the buses are free. The journey takes 5-10 minutes.

Record High-Rise of 42% of Passengers Passed Through Sofia Airport

2017-08-15T08:06:00.000+03:00

Record High-Rise of 42% of Passengers Passed Through Sofia Airport - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Real figures; traffic figures surging at all Bulgarian airports. Bulgaria really is the next big thing. It is the budget airlines leading the way.

Steep rise in number of air passengers arrested for drunken behaviour | World news | The Guardian

2017-08-14T07:37:00.000+03:00

Steep rise in number of air passengers arrested for drunken behaviour | World news | The Guardian:

Brexit: UK retirees rushing to settle in Europe, say financial advisers

2017-08-14T07:27:00.003+03:00

Brexit: UK retirees rushing to settle in Europe, say financial advisers | Politics | The Guardian:

It is a clear fact that, due to the tragedy that is Brexit, it will become difficult to settle in the EU after around 2019. People hoping to do so should buy property as soon as possible and get residency cards. Contact info@gobg.co.uk for further property advice and assistance.

Retired Expats enjoying a Cappucino

Yellow Code for Danger of Hailstorms and Thunderstorms is in Force For 9 Regions in Bulgaria.

2017-08-14T06:47:00.001+03:00

Yellow Code for Danger of Hailstorms and Thunderstorms is in Force For 9 Regions in Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Bad weather in West Bulgaria, but for the Black Sea, it's more of below. However, tomorrow is another day.....

Noisy Nightclubs are the biggest cause of Tourist complaints on Bulgarian Black Sea

2017-08-12T17:46:00.001+03:00

Deputy PM Valeri Simeonov: 'Almost All Signals to the Hotline For Violations in Tourism Are For Noisy Night Clubs' - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

One-bed apartment in the Ovcharovski Plaj Villa Zone in Balchik, Bulgaria €42000

2017-08-12T08:51:00.002+03:00

Top floor apartment with large balcony, set in beautiful Ovcharovski Plaj (Shepherds Beach) Villa Zone, Balchik, with great views of the area and the Black Sea. It is a one-bed apartment that can sleep up to six people. It has a security front door, alarm, all white goods, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, Air-Con, TV, Fitted Kitchen and all furniture. Perfect price at €42000. Contact us at info@gobg.co.uk for further info or discussion.

A mojito around the pool anyone?

All fittings, such as loungers, come with the apartment

A view towards the mountains

white goods

Hallway with high specification front door

The Balcony

Side driveway

lounge leading to the large balcony

The Lounge

The pool and the Black Sea

Lovely kitchen diner

A view towards the Black Sea

Your own private pool

Gypsy wedding in a village near Dobrich ended with a fight over two Bulgarians - 2017.08.11 - Criminal - news from Dobrich

2017-08-11T14:46:00.001+03:00

Gypsy wedding in a village near Dobrich ended with a fight over two Bulgarians - 2017.08.11 - Criminal - news from Dobrich:

On the other side of the 4 empty chairs in Sozopol and why Borisov remains a populist

2017-08-11T09:22:00.001+03:00

On the other side of the 4 empty chairs in Sozopol and why Borisov remains a populist:

A bit difficult to read in translation but basically about high prices in a restaurant in Sozopol.

Sozopol one of the most beautiful places in Bulgaria

BBC World News says Bulgaria 'next big thing'

2017-08-11T08:10:00.000+03:00

Well, things could be looking up as BBC World News reports that there is an increasing movement against mass tourism, in Spain, due to overcrowding and high house prices. They say Bulgaria is the place to be !. Obviously, this refers to U.K. tourism, already this summer high visitor numbers are being recorded in Bulgaria. For advice on the best hotels, places to go, and property purchase, please e mail info@gobg.co.uk

Historic Veliko Turnovo

Bulgarian seaside

Cheap house Dobrich, Bulgaria

2017-08-10T17:52:00.001+03:00

Part Renovated village house near the town of Dobrich and about 40km from the Black Sea. With a little time and attention, it could be turned into a lovely holiday home or for permanent living.The house already has external security doors, new windows and roof. The house is in the village Ragozina. just £3268 or 7000lv. The property comes with extensive outbuildings.We have many cheap properties like this. Contact us at info@gobg.co.uk

Oops.. the killer Wasps are coming from Romania

2017-08-10T12:17:00.000+03:00

The Killer Wasps are coming !.

Romanian towns have a slight problem. It's unbearable !

2017-08-10T12:11:00.002+03:00

Romania has 60% of Europes Brown Bears. They are hungry as their habitat is being destroyed by illegal logging.

Bulgaria gets its own Las Vegas

2017-08-10T09:02:00.000+03:00

Bulgaria Backs New Chinese ‘Smart City’ Near Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

The location is interesting. Elin Pelin is where the St. Sofia Golf course is, so fits in well. Significant Chinese investment is taking place across the world. Great Wall cars are already being manufactured in Bulgaria.

Artists impression

Varna Opera House Visits the Palace - Balchik with Operetta Gala - 2017.08.07 - Regional - News from Dobrich

2017-08-07T15:35:00.000+03:00

Varna Opera House Visits the Palace - Balchik with Operetta Gala - 2017.08.07 - Regional - News from Dobrich:

Big Finale Opera Gala at the Palace at 21.00 on 12th August. It's certainly a summer of culture in Balchik !.

Balchik Palace

Cheap and Quality Property in Balchik, Varna and Dobrich, Bulgaria

2017-08-06T16:36:00.003+03:00

Looking at other websites ? , cannot find what you want ?. Why not just e mail info@gobg.co.uk with your requirements and we will do the legwork for you.We will go out and try and match a property to your needs, not just show you what we have.

A water feature in Balchik Palace

At www.gobg.co.uk we offer a unique property matching service. And we don't stop there; we supply building and architectural services for new build, renovation, and maintenance projects. Contact us for a discussion regarding your property needs.

NHS care alert over return of a million OAPs as Tories admit they're 'not planning for a rush home post-Brexit'

2017-08-06T12:02:00.003+03:00

NHS care alert over return of a million OAPs as Tories admit they're 'not planning for a rush home post-Brexit' - Mirror Online:

Well, the party could be over for British O.A.P. expats living in Spain, and elsewhere, as they have to pay for their own medical bills. Many of these people have no homes in the U.K., so they face an agonising choice. This is what you get for voting for BREXIT.

A 'British Bar' in Spain

Partial lunar eclipse to be visible from Bulgaria at moonrise on August 7 | The Sofia Globe

2017-08-06T10:45:00.000+03:00

Partial lunar eclipse to be visible from Bulgaria at moonrise on August 7 | The Sofia Globe:

Around 8.30pm tomorrow.There should be good vision on the Black Sea coast, but Sofia will have cloud.

PM, over-night, changes the rules after planning scandal in Kavarna

2017-08-05T18:17:00.001+03:00

Бойко Борисов разпореди да се спре заповедта за забрана на дейностите в крайморска Добруджа - 2017.08.05 - Регионални - новини от Добрич:

Big changes in Kavarna planning.It says, in English, that the PM has intervened and now there will be economic development.Check the full article on google translate.

Cape Kaliakra

Balchik Info - News - Protesters struggle with policemen

2017-08-04T18:59:00.001+03:00

Balchik Info - News - Protesters struggle with policemen:

Mass protest about restrictions on development in Kaliakra zone. Lighthouse golf course owner among those detained.

Diplomatic pirouette of Sofia with the “Macedonian” language in the background | The Greek Observer

2017-08-04T12:32:00.002+03:00

Diplomatic pirouette of Sofia with the “Macedonian” language in the background | The Greek Observer:

A long running dispute with two facets to this, whether Macedonians are really Bulgarians, and their language is a Bulgarian dialect, and whether they can use the name 'Macedonia' rather than the current 'FYROM' halfway house. This is due to the Greek hypersensitivity over the use of 'Macedonia'.

The Macedonian capital, Skopje, with an absolutely huge statue of Alexander the Great

Bulgarian Firefighters Extinguished Nearly 200 Fires Across the Country for the Last 24h

2017-08-04T12:07:00.002+03:00

Bulgarian Firefighters Extinguished Nearly 200 Fires Across the Country for the Last 24h - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency: