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The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. Today, reforms and democratization keep Bulgaria on a path toward eventual integration into the EU. The country joined NATO in 2004. To be updated
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January 28th 2010 Europe » Bulgaria » West » Borovets
Hi everyone..........I do hope someone may actually read these before I get home. Today was great up on the slopes I was on last year, enjoying the peace and quiet on the blue run, which I am so ... [full story]
Hi everyone..........I do hope someone may actually read these before I get home. Today was great up on the slopes I was on last year, enjoying the peace and quiet on the blue run, which I am so ... [full story]
January 25th 2010 Europe » Bulgaria » West » Borovets
Well I just don't believe it! Flight was good as I was up the front, although those towards the back had a tough time with vegie meals running out, no snacks loaded and only one oven operating,howeve ... [full story]
Well I just don't believe it! Flight was good as I was up the front, although those towards the back had a tough time with vegie meals running out, no snacks loaded and only one oven operating,howeve ... [full story]
January 12th 2010 Europe » Bulgaria » East » Varna
Yes folks I made it to Boyana!!The car proved itself worthy yet again - the weather not so and me even less ! I got through to Romania with no problem and in less than 2 days, but then things deterio ... [full story]
Yes folks I made it to Boyana!!The car proved itself worthy yet again - the weather not so and me even less ! I got through to Romania with no problem and in less than 2 days, but then things deterio ... [full story]
December 16th 2009 Europe » Bulgaria » West » Sofia
After leaving Turkey, the next 50 hours were a pain and drain, as we blundered our way to Budapest, starting with an overnight pit stop in Sofia, Bulgaria. We decided to catch an overnight bus from I ... 7 photos [full story]
After leaving Turkey, the next 50 hours were a pain and drain, as we blundered our way to Budapest, starting with an overnight pit stop in Sofia, Bulgaria. We decided to catch an overnight bus from I ... 7 photos [full story]
October 29th 2009 Europe » Bulgaria » East » Boyana
I've entitled this blog waiting as it seems to sum up my life currently. Firstly I am waiting for my funds in the UK to reach my bank a/c here so that i can 1)Pay for my extensive double glazing to ... 5 photos [full story]
I've entitled this blog waiting as it seems to sum up my life currently. Firstly I am waiting for my funds in the UK to reach my bank a/c here so that i can 1)Pay for my extensive double glazing to ... 5 photos [full story]
October 24th 2009 Europe » Bulgaria » West » Sofia
We couldn't have asked for better weather for our last three days here in Sofia. Temperatues reached the high teens and overnight temperatures were warmer than the they have been since Alexandroupolis ... 5 photos [full story]
We couldn't have asked for better weather for our last three days here in Sofia. Temperatues reached the high teens and overnight temperatures were warmer than the they have been since Alexandroupolis ... 5 photos [full story]
October 21st 2009 Europe » Bulgaria » West » Sofia
Total Distance Cycled: 854km over 9 cycling days The forecast for Tuesday and the rest of the week was suppose to be nice, but overnight and into the morning there was no sign of that. I'm not sure ... 6 photos [full story]
Total Distance Cycled: 854km over 9 cycling days The forecast for Tuesday and the rest of the week was suppose to be nice, but overnight and into the morning there was no sign of that. I'm not sure ... 6 photos [full story]
October 19th 2009 Europe » Bulgaria » South » Sandanski
Total Distance Cycled: 672km We seemed to had a window to cycle on Saturday. It was warm and overcast, but no rain, so we went for it. Other than climbing out of the hole we had in Kavala (on the c ... 5 photos [full story]
Total Distance Cycled: 672km We seemed to had a window to cycle on Saturday. It was warm and overcast, but no rain, so we went for it. Other than climbing out of the hole we had in Kavala (on the c ... 5 photos [full story]
October 15th 2009 Europe » Bulgaria
Continuing on down the Rhodopean mountains, we were blessed with lovely fien if chilly weather. The town got it's first dump of snow the night previous, given the cool temps (!) and we woke to snow ca ... [full story]
Continuing on down the Rhodopean mountains, we were blessed with lovely fien if chilly weather. The town got it's first dump of snow the night previous, given the cool temps (!) and we woke to snow ca ... [full story]
October 13th 2009 Europe » Bulgaria
Entering Sofia after a 3 hour plus bus journey was absolute delight after bustling Bucharest - it is half the size, has indications of more investment thanks to joining the EU several years ago, good ... [full story]
Entering Sofia after a 3 hour plus bus journey was absolute delight after bustling Bucharest - it is half the size, has indications of more investment thanks to joining the EU several years ago, good ... [full story]
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