Tourism in Bulgaria
Sofia Airport Grows Passenger Traffic with 5.2% this February
Passenger traffic at Bulgaria's Sofia Airport rose by an annual 5.2% to 497,999 people in February, data from the airport showed, reports SeeNews.
Aircraft take-offs and landings at Sofia Airport increased 3.2% year-on-year to 4,254 in the second month of the year, according to Sofia Airport statistics.
Cargo handled at the airport grew 22.6% to 1,923 t. in February.
The Bulgarian Court Obliges the Environment Minister to Make an Eco-assessment of Pirin Park
A three-member panel of the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) repealed the decision of Environment Minister Nino Dimov not to carry out an environmental assessment of the changes in the management of Pirin Park. Separately, the supreme magistrates give obligatory directions to Dimov to observe the laws on protected areas and the protection of the environment.
Archaeological Visitor Centre will be Built in Perperikon
A visitor centre for BGN 3 million will be built in Perperikon in 2019, archaeologist Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov said in an interview with Focus News Agency.
New Archaeological Studies Rewrite the History of Ancient Philippopolis
New archaeological studies have proven that in the 4th century BC, peope in Plovdiv were not only living on the Three Hills, but also on the lowlands around them. Excavations at the Eastern Gate of Philippopolis have revealed Hellenistic cultural layers that rewrite the history of the ancient city.
CNN Presented Plovdiv as One of the 19 Mandatory Places to Visit in 2019
Plovdiv, the second-largest city in Bulgaria, is getting ready to cement its status on the European city break circuit as one of two European capitals of culture for 2019, according to CNN. (The other is the rocky city of Matera, Italy.)
Archaeologists Found an Ancient Street in the Center of Plovdiv
An ancient street from ancient Philippopolis was found by archaeologists in the center of Plovdiv. The site provided access to the main square of the Roman city. The street is built of syenite stones that the ancient masters have obtained from the hills in the city.
European Tour Properties Adds Bulgaria's Pirin Golf & Country Club
In news from European Tour Properties, the network of golf properties and destinations welcomes Bulgaria's Pirin Golf & Country Club in Bansko. The addition of the five-star resort, which offers a top-class golf course and luxury accommodation within the Pirin mountain range, offers new links challenges for touring enthusiasts.
Brown Bear and Her Little One was Shot by Camera in the Area of Vitosha
A bear with her little one was shot in the area of the State hunting site "Vitosha-Studena", reported FOCUS News Agency. The Regional Inspectorate was working on a case related to bear attack over a big beehive located in a private property in the region of the farm, within the limits of Vitosha Nature Park.
Water Supply will be Temporarily Suspended in Parts of the Capital on October 30
Sofiyska Voda will temporarily suspend the water supply in some parts of the capital on 30 October.
This was announced by the press center of the company.
Employee of Sofia Airport Security Department Fired over Failure to Check Passengers from Lebanon
Sofia. An employee of the security department at Sofia Airport has been fired after passengers from Lebanon were allowed in without border checks, said the press office of Sofia Airport. Supervisors and heads of department have been sanctioned with notices of dismissal, reprimands, and demotion.