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Bulgaria's Bansko aims for skiing extremes Bulgaria’s most popular winter resort, Bansko, is on the verge of joining the world skiing elite with a brand new Alpine-style downhill run attraction. The facility is planned to be one of... more

High-speed link mulled between Sofia, Borovets Bulgaria's Executive Road Agency said it will award a contract for the design of a high-speed motorway linking Dupnitsa, on the road to the Greek border, and Ihtiman, close to the Black... more

Tourism Authority Lands Hand to Sofia 2014 Bulgaria's Tourism Authority has declared its full support and cooperation to Sofia 2014 bid. The recently appointed tourism chief Mario Al-Jebouri and Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov signed an... more

Bansko Introduces Online Avalanche Alert Bulgaria's top ski resort of Bansko has introduced an online alert to prevent tourists from wandering off in avalanche-frequented areas. Color-coded, depending on the danger, Bansko's risky... more

Ski Fans Went Wild Riding in Bansko The off-piste snow conditions in Bansko offered excellent "rideable" terrain for this year's Wild Ride 2006 contest. The event, traditionally held in Basnko, gives the riders a unique opportunity... more

Sofia Boasts "Good Chances" of Hosting 2014 Winter Olympics Bulgaria's capital Sofia has really good cghances of hospting the Winter Olympic Games in 2014, Bulgaria's Sports Agency Chief Vessela Lecheva said. Lecheva commented that... more

The fifth competition “Wild ride 2006” in Bansko The international extreme ski and snowboard competition “Wild Ride 2006” will take place on the ski zone in Bansko. The competition will take place on 16- 19 February on the northern... more

Skiers in Love Kiss in the Air Britons invade ski runs in Bulgaria on St. Valentine's Day Tens of couples will contest in kissing on Metchi Chal peak on St Valentine's Day. The romantic tournament is the top attraction for... more

What is the standard of the most popular Bulgarian resorts as regards organization, conditions and prices? What could make foreign tourists give their preference to Bansko and Borovets and what would prevent them from coming here again. Two... more

Tourists will be able to shoot with Katya's rifle The “Anschutz” rifle which helped Ekaterina Dafovska to win her gold medal in Nagano will be presented before tourists on the slopes nearby Chepelare on Friday. This is the eight... more