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Greek Tourists in Bulgaria’s Bansko Dropped by 15-20%
“According to initial information, there is a 15% to 20% decrease in the number of Greek tourists at the Bulgarian mountain resort of Bansko over the past months because of the blockade of the Bulgarian-Greek border,” said Bansko Mayor...
Europe
Three Greek Citizens Rescued from MRS in Bansko Winter Resort
Three Greek citizens were rescued in an operation in Bansko winter resort, Chairman of the Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) Hristo Grigorov said for Radio FOCUS. He added that the operation was intense and lasted for five hours.
“The three rescued...
Europe
Three Greek Skiers Trigger Avalanche in Bansko
According to Bulgaria’s Information Agency “Focus”, three Greek skiers who tried to reach slopes in the Echemishte area at Bansko, triggered an avalanche.
A member of the Bansko resort mountain rescue highlighted the significant risk involved, resulting in the avalanche...
Europe
Bulgarian Winter Resorts See Greek Boom
Bulgarian winter resorts of Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo expect a surge in Greek visitors for Christmas and New Year's Eve. The Bulgarian National Radio, BNR, reported that Greek tour operators are getting requests only for nearby destinations and cheap...
Europe
Greek Travel Agencies Conduct Business Illegally In Bulgarian Mountain Resort
Bulgarian National Television (BNT) reported that Greek tour operators and travel agencies are operating illegal businesses in Bulgaria’s mountain ski resort of Bansko.
Only four foreign tourist companies have an operation license, according to the national tourist register. All others...