Wizz Air, the fastest growing airline in Europe and the most environmentally sustainable in the world, has announced the launch of a new flight route: Sofia to Heraklion. Flights from the bustling capital of Bulgaria to the cultural treasure of the island of Crete will start in June, and tickets are already on sale at…
In a significant stride towards enhancing connectivity between Turkey and Bulgaria, the launch of direct flights between Istanbul and Sofia marks a milestone in air travel. The initiative, spearheaded by the low-cost airline “Pegasus”, is set to commence operations from May 1, promising convenient and affordable travel options for passengers. Announced via a post on…
The director of “SOF Connect”, the airport’s concessionaire, said that Sofia Airport anticipated accommodating 7.4 million passengers this year. Jesus Caballero, the director of “SOF Connect”, highlighted the anticipated 1.4% increase in passengers compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. While acknowledging the robust recovery in passenger numbers, Caballero noted a lingering discrepancy in flight volumes.…
The Southern Black Sea coast is preparing for a successful and peaceful summer season, the Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev has announced after discussions with local authorities and control institutions. Expectations are high for increased tourist enrollment and institutional readiness. Burgas Airport has announced plans to open new routes, boasting a total of 85 destinations…
Real estate holdings of Bulgarians span every continent except for Antarctica, with people possessing properties in 59 nations worldwide. These holdings include residences on exotic Caribbean islands like Aruba, the Netherlands Antilles and the British Virgin Islands. As of 2022, the count of fellow countrymen who purchased real estate overseas reached 2,154, based on data…
The price of retail lamb in Bulgaria has surged by 8.4% on an annual basis, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, with data sourced from SAPI indicating an average price of BGN 25.27 per kilogram as of April 10. Meanwhile, the purchase price of lambs based on live weight stands…
According to recent data from the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB), the financial strain on Bulgarian households continues to intensify. CITUB President Plamen Dimitrov unveiled striking statistics during a press conference, sourced from the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research and Training’s (ISSIO) Monitoring of Consumer Prices and Living Wage report…