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Bulgaria has increased the duration of visas for Russians

editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:07:02 +0000

Bulgaria will start issuing visas for three years, wrote on Saturday, February 7, “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” referring the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry. During the period of validity of the visa the holder can visit twice or more times this Balkan country.
Three-year visas are issued to those visitors who have already been in Bulgaria or for those who own real estate on its territory. For the first time visitor a double or multiple entry visa valid for one year is intended.
For the minor citizens of Russia, attending summer youth camp, the visa will be granted for a period of five years.
The same visa rules in 2015 Bulgaria granted to citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Georgia.
For the Russian citizens Bulgaria is the preferred seaside resort. In the eastern part of the country the Russians posses about 500 thousand houses, mostly apartments in Burgas and its surroundings.
At the beginning of 2014 was marked increase in the number of tourists from Russia by 15 per cent, but at the end of the year the Bulgarian authorities mark the beginning of flow reduction by 3 percent. In 2014 the country was visited monthly between 15-40 thousand Russians depending

Bulgaria is very close to joining the Schengen area

editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:05:38 +0000

We deserve to have our interest protected in Europe, said Boyko Borisov, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
A good impression makes also the fact that both sides in the politics – the governing and the opposition, are working together for the country’s accession in the Schengen area.
This was stated by the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov after a meeting with the German Interior Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, BGNES reported.
Borisov said that Bulgaria is very close to joining the Schengen area.
As for the gas hub, Bulgarian Prime Minister said that there is a possibility of its construction in Bulgaria, and could be supplied with gas from the Interconnector in Greece, Azerbaijan, as well as from gas fields in Bulgaria.
“Minister Steinmeier took our maps of the gas hub with him. The colleague has committed itself to assist in the implementation of these projects not only in Germany but also in whole Europe “- Borisov said.
“We deserve to have our interest protected in Europe, and that we were treated as loyal partners, as we are,” – said Boyko Borisov.

With what Bulgaria attracts British businessmen?

editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:04:33 +0000

On a visit to Sofia is a British business delegation Mega Mission 2015 with the participation of more than 50 leading companies intending to invest in Bulgaria in the sectors of nuclear energy, oil and gas industry, the environment, water and public transport. The delegation is organized by the British government department of trade and investment and is part of the campaign Great Britain, which the government uses to present the UK as a place of business, education and entertainment.

The delegation is headed by Brian Wilson, Business Ambassador of the British Prime Minister, former Minister of Energy, a member of the Advisory Council of the Government, the director of the football club “Celtic”. According to Wilson, Bulgaria is selected to participate in the Great Mega Mission 2015 because of the attractive investment opportunities that it offers. In the nuclear power sector there is tendering for decommissioning 1-4 NPP “Kozloduy”, worth 500 million euros, there is also expected to tender for the extension of the life of the 5 and 6 nuclear power units at 346-416 million euros.

Bulgaria intends to modernize its gas pipeline system, investing 554 million euros. As for the transport infrastructure, 700 million euros from the European funds provided for Bulgaria for the period 2014-2020 are intended for the development of important rail projects. There are also opportunities for construction and reconstruction of roads, for example, part of the highway “Struma”, which cost 325 million euros. € 2 billion will be invested until 2020 in various environmental projects.

At the opening plenary session of the Great Mega Mission 201 “Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has characterized the economic relations of Bulgaria and the United Kingdom:” The United Kingdom is an exceptionally important trade and economic partner of Bulgaria. The trade is increasing every year by 10%. By the size of investment with over 2 billion 100 million euros the UK is the fifth largest investor, and we appreciate every embedding of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria. ”

Generalizing plans for the new Bulgarian government, the president stressed the reform project “Bulgaria 2020″ and then explained why our country is a strategic market for investors: “The new Bulgarian government has set for itself serious goals, intends to carry out reforms – says Rosen Plevneliev. – The country has a national program of development and prepares structural reforms in sectors. Thus Bulgaria has a strategic location, being an attractive investment destination with a very promising market. ”

Tomislav Donchev, Deputy Prime Minister for European funds and economic policy, assured investors that the main priority of the government is the stability. He also added that in Bulgaria are developing a variety of activities for small and medium-sized enterprises, which expect the British investors. “Here we have an entire system of small and medium-sized enterprises, which could become your partner. Seven operational programs of the last program period still work and the money is converted into investments. And, despite the slight slowdown in Bulgaria, four operational programs have already been approved for the period 2014-2020. Here, too, opens many opportunities. ”

Tomislav Donchev also stressed that the Bulgarian market is a good opportunity for all companies active in the gas market.

Ministry of Tourism

editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:01:43 +0000

A separate Ministry of Tourism is created in Bulgaria since the end of 2014 (previously the tourist agency was part the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism), and a national tourism agency was formed by the Bulgarian Embassy in Moscow. According to the Travel.ru, this was told at the tourist exhibition “ITM”, held today in Moscow, by members of the Bulgarian delegation
Minister of Tourism of Bulgaria Nikolina Angelkova noted that for the convenience of guests The Embassy in Moscow tries to make it easier to obtain visas in this country. At present, the visa can be obtained in 2-3 days. In Russia now there are 19 Bulgarian visa centers. In addition, children on holiday in the country often are issued multiple entry permits valid for up to 5 years.
Ministry paid close attention to the pilgrim tourism as well. Bulgaria is an Orthodox country on whose territory there are about 500 monasteries. The Bulgarian tourist authorities are negotiating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the facilitation of the procedures for obtaining permission to enter for pilgrims, and even the possibility in the near future free visas to be issued for them, told Nikolina Angelkova. The long term goal of the Ministry of Tourism is to give all the guests of the country visa on arrival. At present Bulgaria negotiates about such a possibility with the European Commission and hopes for a positive outcome in the next year or two.

Болгария в Топ 6 наиболее гольф-направления

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:01:32 +0000

Bulgaria in the Top 6 Golf destinations
Vote put Bulgaria among the top 6 of the most interesting golf resorts on the planet.
First is the Canadian Prince Edward Island, which boasts a unique landscape, according to results of the vote in the awards Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year.
Followed by Bulgaria, Kolubmiya, Iceland, Sweden and Mississippi.
On Prince Edward Island there are 10 of the 100 best golf courses in Canada.
It is the smallest province of the country, from Toronto to the island fly only 2 hours.

До одного года в Балчик будет рыбный рынок.

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:01:01 +0000

Up to one year in Balchik will be a fish market of specialized fishing port, said manager of state-owned “Fishery resources” Prof. Borislav Stoyanov. Currently the port that previously belonged to the Navy has been already transfered to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and is a matter of time to be transferred to our company. There will be a good infrastructure to enable fishermen to enjoy it.
It is envisaged that between 4-5 people will serve the port, as the issue of charges will be negotiated with the fishing group – said Stoyanov, who was a guest of St. Nicholas of Balchik fishermen. The President of the fishermen association in Balchik Rosen Dimov said that Fishermen want to have except ice generators that makes ice for ships, stores and more for direct sales of fish and seafood restaurant.

В Шабла подняли самый роскошный охотничьей резиденции в Болгарии

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:41:46 +0000

In Shabla raised most luxurious hunting residence ин Булгариа.
Hunting residence in Shabla is ready, today announced VarnaUtre.bg boss of state game breeding station in Balchik Eng Kalinka Todorova.
The new home of hunters is the most luxurious in the country, as it were invested 1.5 million euro. Most of the funds by the Executive Agency of Forests.
“The whole complex and furnishings are made of natural materials – wood and stone. Rooms are decorated with stuffed wild game – pheasant, grouse, woodcock, carpet leather wolf chandelier with horns of deer and deer, “said Eng. Todorova.
Posh resort is located in close proximity to the golf courses in Dobrich. It is an area of 6.5 acres – there are huge garden and outdoor jacuzzi. The residence includes a hunting lodge, plus three small cottages. The total capacity is 20 beds. Hunting lodge can be used not only by hunters, but also by ordinary tourists.