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New Caretaker Government in Bulgaria: PM and Most Ministers Keep their Office

 A presidential decree has been gazetted Thursday with the line-up of a new caretaker government that will prepare the November 14 elections for a new Parliament and the presidential elections to be held on the same day. Most ministers from the caretaker government of Prime Minister Stefan Yanev, including Yanev himself, keep their offices.

Bulgarian Black Sea Tourism Boasts 70% Growth This Summer

The number of tourists who have holidayed on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in the summer of 2021 is up by 70% compared to 2020, announced Minister of Tourism Stela Baltova after a meeting with representatives of the tourist industry in Varna. She described the season as dynamic, difficult and rather short.

Bulgarian and Greek Tourism Ministers Meet at UNWTO Forum in Athens

Bulgarian caretaker Tourism Minister Stela Baltova held a working meeting with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis during a UNWTO forum in Athens, Baltova's Ministry said in a press release Friday. At the meeting Baltova said that Greece is traditionally one of Bulgaria's best partners in tourism and thanked Theocharis for his readiness to strengthen and develop the cooperation.

Caretaker Tourism Minister: Bulgarian Tourism Must Become Sustainable Again

Restoring the viability of Bulgarian tourism in the pandemic conditions is a mission for the caretaker government, which is determined to have tourism among its priorities, Tourism Minister Stela Baltova said at a news briefing in Sofia Thursday. She spoke to the press ahead of a meeting with representatives of tourist businesses.

Minister Stela Baltova: 40% Growth of Romanian Tourists During Easter holidays

Growth of tourists of over 20% is expected from Macedonia, Greece, from Romania up to 40% increase in tourists compared to the Easter week last year, said the interim Minister of Tourism Stela Baltova for Hello, Bulgaria on Nova TV, quoted by Focus News Agency.

Most Powerful Steam Locomotive in Europe Starts From Sofia to Kyustendil

Minister of Tourism Stela Baltova has given the start to the debut tourist line of Europe's most powerful steam locomotive named Baba Metsa (Granny Bear), announced from BNR.

It starts the journey from Sofia to reach the western town of Kyustendil where the tourists on the train will be welcomed by tourist guides.

Tourist Visits to Bulgaria Expected to Pick up 22% for Easter Holidays

Tourist visits to Bulgaria for the Easter holidays are expected to pick up 22% from last year, Tourism Minister Stela Baltova said Wednesday, according to BTA.

She said that Sofia Airport figures indicate an increase of visits from Germany, the UK, Italy and Portugal.

Japanese Tourists Interested in Thracian Culture

Japanese tourists are intrigued by the opportunity to visit Bulgaria and get acquainted with the masterpieces of Thracian culture, according to BNR.

 This became clear after the meeting of Bulgarian Minister of Tourism Stela Baltova with the chairman of the Japan-Southeast Europe Business Association Kihachiro Nishiura.

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