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Is the Ukraine war is affecting Bulgaria in any way?

Last activity 21 March 2022 by janemulberry

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KASANNSHARP

A member of my family is thinking of moving to Bulgaria.....can anyone tell me if the Ukraine war is affecting Bulgaria in any way?

Johnavann

From my limited view in St Vlas-Sunny Beach I see a influx of Ukrainian License plates and my 110 room hotel is full in the off season. I have provided a generous discount.   Restaurants have more people in them than usual however i see no adverse items.  I see a few men however it is mostly young families whose husband stayed behind to fight.

ScarlettR

I have been here for the last ten days, starting in Sofia, travelling to Vratza and then Plovdiv and finally to Borovets.
A friend in Vratza advised they were expecting some refugees to arrive and it seemed a little unclear where they would be accommodated. Here in Borovets as the ski season ends, I have heard some of the hotels will be used to house refugees.
This may be rather hard on the families, as the nearest town of Samakov is a distance away and the resort pretty much closes for the summer, although I guess that may change if people are about.
I can't say I have seen or met anyone from Ukraine as yet or noticed any difference but I imagine that may change as more seek shelter here.
I attempted to offer out my own ski flat for the summer, but nobody seems sure of the process or who to approach , and as I fly home tomorrow I doubt I will be able to pursue this.

janemulberry

Scarlett, I saw that Bulgarian Properties (the estate agents) are handling rentals for Ukrainian refugees and are waiving their fees for both owner and tenant.

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