photos by Balkan Holidays
TOGETHER WITH
In this week’s Buzz:
- Closing my company and transferring my apartment: any good lawyers?
- Bansko Ski advertising on the London Underground
- Greece detains Bulgarian-registered cars for unpaid fines (after introducing new system this weekend)
- Leonardo hosts a Sicilian Evening
- Cover photo competition for the Bansko Notice Board group
- The Chef’s House reopens for the winter season this coming Friday
But who’s really behind the “Your Next Adventure” campaign?
This week, the Bulgarian part of Balkan Holidays showed off an advert on the London Underground: for skiing in Bansko, and it being “your next adventure”. This was something that sparked a small conversation on the post about Yulen (Bansko’s resort operator) and Balkan Holidays being one and the same. They aren’t, but they are. Confused? Let’s dive in…
Similar to lots of companies, brands and businesses in Bansko, many are interconnected.
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Inside the Bansko Notice Board Group
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I Want to Close A Company & Sell My Apartment: Lawyer Recommendations?
Richard wants to close his company in Bulgaria and “donate” the apartment it bought back to him. See the recommendations and why the process isn’t easy.
We’re Coming to Bansko in December. Will We Be Able to Ski?
Declan is coming to Bansko in the second week of December and wonders if he can ski. See what information people had to offer.
Is There a Good Internet Provider for a 6-month Stay?
Giovi is staying in town for around six months and wants an internet provider to use that is stable, fast and reliable. See who people suggested.
Cover Photo Competition
If you take really good photos, then why not enter the group’s photo competition?
Does Anyone Know What This Vegetable Is?
Roy shared an image of a vegetable he purchased at Billa without knowing what it was. Turns out quite a few people gave him tips on how to cook/eat it.
Local/Municipality News
Young People Gather for Green and Sustainable Project
Over this weekend, an eco-camp is being held for young people from Bulgaria and Serbia, to help them work on joint projects to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of ecology and sustainable development. Lectures on environmental topics are held, as well as essays, drawing and photography competitions. Read more [Translation required.]
FC Bansko Continues Unbeaten Run
The local football team in town (FC Bansko) continues their unbeaten run with six matches without defeat. Yet, they’re still mid-table at position 13 🤷. The next expected home game in Bansko is on Saturday 29th of November at 2pm against Vitosha.
Bansko Resort Faces Worker Shortage This Winter
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Local Kindergarten Wins Third Place in Competition
The local kindergarten in Bansko has won third place in a “Be Active” competition alongside 41 other educational institutions. Encouraging children to take part in sports and become more active (as part of a healthy lifestyle), the local kindergarten took pride in coming in third. Read more.
Greece Detains Bulgarian-Registered Cars at the Border for Unpaid Fines
Coming into effect yesterday (Saturday 8th), Greece implemented a system where if a foreign-registered car has an unpaid fine, it isn’t allowed to leave the country until the fine(s) have been paid. [This story is for Buzz email subscribers only. Subscribe to get full access.]
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Events Next Week
Bansko Runclub(ish)
If you love running, the local Runclub(ish) will meet at 6.30pm at Altspace Coworking on Gotse Delchev Street on Tuesday. They will run at a moderate pace, covering 5km and end up at a local bar in town for refreshments.
Spanish Speakers Meeting
¿Hablas español? On Tuesdays at 6pm at D & Vino on Glazne Street, a weekly meeting for Spanish speakers will begin. Grab a drink and have a chat with others in Spanish.
A Sicilian Evening at Leonardos
On Saturday (15th) at 7.30pm, Restaurant Leonardo is hosting a Sicilian evening: a 7-course menu from the Mediterranean paired with wines from BNK Wines, and with a live saxophone performance. Price is 180 BGN. More info [Translation required.]
Bansko Film Festival
The 24th edition of the Bansko Film Fest comes to town this month, taking place from Wednesday, 19th of November to Sunday, 23rd of November. The event, over five days, will have 83 films from 42 countries. Some of the films will be in English or have English subtitles. More info.
As is normal around this time of year, the events in Bansko are fewer in number and many tend to be organised last minute.
Inside The Beehive 🍯
Interesting Insights About The BNB Group
I shared some interesting insights about where members of the Bansko Notice Board Facebook group are from and other demographic data. See here.
Sometimes Even “Official” Notices Are Incorrect
On my trip to Razlog, I came across an “official” notice about the Vihren Hut bus that is actually incorrect. See here.
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Photo of the Week
Autumn around Krinetz Dam.
Photo by Mike Donnelly
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Before You Go…
Lots of places will now be deciding their opening dates for the upcoming 2025/26 ski season. Remember that if you want to buy the early-bird season pass for the mountain, you have until the time the gondola offices close on the 30th of November. Then the price goes up (which, if by the usual pattern, will be 200 BGN more).
Kristian and the team at The Chef’s House are reopening for the winter season this coming Friday (14th). There’s a change of menu, but I’m happy to report that they’ve kept the fish & chips dish on it: a sizeable portion of battered fish, and chips, alongside homemade tartar sauce. It’s one of my favourites on the menu. Definitely worth checking out The Chef’s House when you’re in town.
I’ll bring you news of other opening dates as we get closer to the time they’re opening.
—
Nick
Publisher, Bansko Buzz
