Sizzling heat in Bulgaria

Today has become the hottest day for 2006 with temperatures reaching a sizzling 42 degrees, the hottest areas of Bulgaria today are Sandanski, Petrich, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv and Stara Zagora. The city of Plovdiv broke it's own records today as temperature topped 39 degrees which is an all time high for the second largest city in Bulgaria.

The hottest temperature since records began in Bulgaria was 45.2 degrees and this was in 1916.

I was in Plovdiv only 2 months ago when the temperature then reached 36 degrees, most people do not realise how warm Bulgaria can get during the summer months with August being the hottest month.

News on the grapevine

Guess what.....from September the 1st 2006 it is reported that UK citizens will not require a visa to enter Bulgaria. Currently UK citizens can only enter Bulgaria for 30 days every 6 months, from the 1st September British nationals will be able to stay in Bulgaria visa free for 90 days in every 6 months.

These regulations are to bring Bulgaria a step closer to meeting EU standards. I had to shout this from the roof tops as this affects me greatly due to my constant travels to Bulgaria with my wife, although now we are married I may be able to get a more permanent visa.

Leaders of Bulgaria

Bulgaria have a President and a Prime Minister.

Bulgarian President - Currently Georgi Purvanov

The Bulgarian President are elected every 5 years ad can serve with one re-election (meaning the President can serve for a total of 10 years).

As a President of Bulgaria the President serves as the head of state and the commander in chief of the Bulgarian armed forces.

Bulgarian Prime Minister - Sergey Stanishev

The Bulgarian Prime Minister is nominated by the ruling parliamentary group and is given a mandate by the President to form a cabinet

About Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a beautiful country found deep in the heart of south east Europe, with neighbouring countries of Greece and Turkey and also the Black Sea on it's east coast. Bulgaria is full of beautiful untouched landscapes from mountains to grasslands. Not only is Bulgaria beautiful on a geographical level, it is also full of history and wonderful architecture dating back to the time of the Thracians and Romans.

Although Bulgaria is only half the size of the UK and has a population of roughly 7.5 million which is lower than the population of London it has started to become noticed for its strengthening economy and growth as a tourist destination.

The Bulgarian people may not have the money that we have but I can tell you they are the most hospitable, caring people I have ever met.

This blog has been set up by myself because I have a strong love for Bulgaria and wish to share my thoughts and knowledge about this great country so please bookmark this page to find out more indepth about everything there is to know about Bulgaria from traditions and religion to geography and cuisine.