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Plovdiv to Host 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism
Bulgarian News Agency
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Plovdiv, South Central Bulgaria, will host the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism on October 6 and 7. Delegates from 160 countries, members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will participate in the forum. On Thursday, Parliament...
Economy Ministry, Chamber of Commerce Award Bulgaria's Trade Offices Abroad
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Ministry of Economy and Industry awarded here on Thursday the most successful Trade and Economic Affairs Offices (STIV) of Bulgaria's diplomatic missions abroad. First prize went to the...
Revealed: This weekend is predicted to be 'one of the busiest of the year' for travel
Daily Mail
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July 24, 2025
By ALESIA FIDDLER Published: 06:29 EDT, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 06:29 EDT, 24 July 2025 As the summer holidays begin, many families are preparing to head away on holiday. Travel association ABTA predicts this weekend, July 25 to 28, is set to be...
These are Europe’s cheapest places for family holidays this summer – package breaks in stunning locations from £282
The Sun
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July 24, 2025
NEED a holiday this summer but outrageous prices putting you off? We've crunched the numbers to find the cheapest locations for family holidays across Europe. All-inclusive family package holidays from the UK have jumped in price for some of the...
Over 2 million likely to travel overseas for the ‘Great School Summer Getaway’: ABTA
Travel Daily Media
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July 24, 2025
ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays this weekend (25-28 July), which is the first this year to see all schools in the UK on their summer break. Spain...
First festival of Bulgarian folklore ensembles abroad
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 24, 2025
7 Elation, happy faces, smiling people, beautiful Bulgarian songs and dances – that was how the first festival of Bulgarian folklore ensembles abroad got started last night in Arbanasi village near Veliko Tarnovo. The idea for the festival belongs...
UPDATED Village Mayors in SW Bulgaria Threaten to Block Struma Highway as State Railway Operator Plans to Replace Trains with Buses
Bulgarian News Agency
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Mayors of settlements in Petrich Municipality threaten to block Struma Motorway to protest a decision of the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) to temporarily replace passenger trains with bus transport in the region, General Todorov Mayor Stanislav...
Etias: When will UK travellers have to pay to enter 30 European countries?
Liverpool Echo
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July 24, 2025
UK and other non-EU travllers will soon be required to pay for entry into 30 European countries Spain, France and Greece will soon become some of the countries UK and other non-EU travellers will be required to pay to enter under a new travel...
The Bulgarian passport grants visa-free access to 177 countries and destinations
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 24, 2025
Bulgaria retains 13th place in the Henley Passport Index, having climbed 8 positions over the past 10 years, according to the website of the London-based citizenship and residency consultancy Henley & Partners. The Henley Passport Index ranks 199...
Spain hopes British school holidays will save the summer season, Mallorca top spot
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 24, 2025
It is blatantly clear that the summer season is not living up to expectations and in some resorts, far from it. But, Mallorca could be about to enjoy a surge in British tourism with the schools holidays starting this weekend. ABTA – The Travel...
No Holidays For 27Pc Of EU Workers
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Despite slight improvements over the past decade, a significant share of the European Union's working population still cannot afford a basic one-week holiday, according to new data from Eurostat. In 2024, 27pc...
Good Hiking Conditions on Thursday
Bulgarian News Agency
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The conditions for hiking in the mountains are good on Thursday morning, the Bulgarian Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service told BTA. The weather is warm, clear, and sunny. Nontheless, people are advised to mind the heat and the dangers of the...
Bulgarian Diplomatic Service Is Established 146 Years Ago
Bulgarian News Agency
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July 19 marks the 146th anniversary of the establishment of the Bulgarian diplomatic service. On July 19, 1879, Prince Alexander Battenberg issued a decree appointing the first Bulgarian diplomatic agents abroad. These were the three prominent...
Romania's coastal city and popular Black Sea resort of Mamaia sees a sharp decline in tourists
Euronews
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July 22, 2025
Published on 22/07/2025 - 16:17 GMT+2 According to the latest Eurostat data, only 26.6 per cent of Romanians could afford a one-week holiday last year, whether in the country or abroad. In Europe, only Bulgaria came close to this number, while...
First Festival of Overseas Bulgarian Folklore Ensembles Opens in Veliko Tarnovo
Bulgarian News Agency
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The 1st Festival of Overseas Bulgarian Folklore Ensembles was opened in Veliko Tarnovo on Wednesday. It is held until July 26 at the initiative of the Association of Bulgarian Folklore Ensembles Abroad. Association Chair Radoslava Nedyalkova said...
The top family holiday destinations where you can still grab an affordable break
The Irish News
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As the school gates close for summer, thousands of families are due to set off on their annual big break. In past years, accommodation has been snapped up quickly leaving very few options for any last-minute getaways. But according to experts,...
Bulgaria Ranked Among Europe’s Top 7 Budget-Friendly Tourist Destinations by Times Entertainment
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria has been ranked among the seven most affordable European countries for tourists, according to a recent list published by Times Entertainment, a travel and lifestyle outlet under the Times of India media group. While Europe is often...
Holiday costs have surged in the Balearics. Here’s where to find good value instead
The i paper
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July 18, 2025
Consumer prices have risen in most eurozone destinations, where inflation is also pushing up costs With the school summer holidays almost in full flow, tens of thousands of flights are scheduled to depart the UK in the coming week. According to...
IGLTA Foundation and ELTA partner to support European LGBTQ+ tourism
Travel Daily News
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July 23, 2025
IGLTA Foundation and ELTA signed an MOU to enhance LGBTQ+ tourism inclusion in Eastern Europe through research, education, and strategic collaboration. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The IGLTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the International LGBTQ+...
Cambodian Ambassador to Bulgaria and M3 Communications CEO E...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 23, 2025 -- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cambodia to Bulgaria, H.E. Dr. Chea Chanboribo, met on July 23 with Mr. Maxim Behar, Founder and CEO of M3 Communications Group, Inc., at the Cambodian Embassy in...