Bansko in Full Bloom 🌷

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In this week’s Buzz:

• Someone spots a cheese vending machine in town

• It looks like Bulgaria will join the Euro in January

• Vihren Hut bus now working every day

• Matt is back playing at Pirin 75 this Saturday

• Coworking Bansko reveals an interesting rebrand

From Pirin Street to the park, the town’s looking sharp and sunny

Summer has officially arrived in Bansko, and the local municipality has continued its spring-summer regeneration project, planting more flowers & trees, and repairs to pavements & walls throughout the town.

Various types of flowers in different beautiful colours have been planted in the town square, in the park (where the fountain is now operational), on Gotse Delchev Street, and on Pirin Street. It does look like Bansko is looking colourful right now and ready for BNF to kick off the start of the summer events.

See photos from around the town here.

Bansko Nomad Festival

Coming to town for an entire week (Sunday 22 June to Sunday 29 June), join fellow digital nomads, business owners, and entrepreneurs for 50+ expert speakers delivering talks on entrepreneurship, remote work, personal development, travel, adventure, and much more.

Over 100 unconference sessions, with workshops, keynote talks, and networking events. In 2024, there were over 800 participants from 43 countries, so you’ll make some great connections.

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Inside the Bansko Notice Board Group

✍️ 83 New Posts, 💬 224 Comments, 👍️ 1,220 Reactions

Are There Any Direct Flights From The UK To Sofia That Aren’t From London?
Kevin posted asking if anyone knew of other airports in the UK with direct flights to Sofia, as he can only find London-based ones at the moment. See what people said.

A Cheese Vending Machine
Fiona shared a photo of a vending machine that dispenses cheese on Radon Tedev Street. I wonder if the cheese will be cool or a bit squidgy when you get it 😂. See what people had to say.

Recommendations For European-based Insurance Company
Peter asked whether anyone knew of an insurance company located in Europe that people would recommend for insuring his apartment.

I’m Coming to Bansko to Test The Lifestyle. Do You Have Any Advice?
Declan is visiting Bansko to see how the town and its lifestyle are. He asked people for any advice and/or recommendations on things to do. See what people shared.

Bulgaria Likely to Adopt Euro in January 2026
On Wednesday, the European Central Bank (ECB) removed any restrictions to prevent Bulgaria from joining the Euro. There is now one more hurdle: a vote in July by the EU’s political arm. If that’s a yes vote, then its final stage will need to be adopted into Bulgarian law by the parliament in Sofia (which is usually a formality).

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Local/Municipality News

Biathlon 4 All Event 
Yesterday (Saturday 7th), the very first Biathlon 4 All event took place in Bansko. Over 200 individuals participated in three different categories, including events like running and firing a laser rifle. Read more.

Bus To Vihren Hut Now Working
The bus to/from Vihren Hut is now in operation three times a day. The price for a one-way ticket is 12 BGN, and it is available for pickup from the train/bus station and outside Vihren Hut (additional pickup points are also available). It will run until the end of October. Read more.

Municipality Introduces Fines for Improperly Parked Vehicles
Cars & vans parked improperly on grass verges, pavements, at intersections, and in front of garages will be a thing of the past (apparently). The local municipality has introduced a new system to issue fines to individuals who park improperly. It’ll be interesting to see if it works. Read more.

With Love for Nature Programme
Local primary school children took part in the summer programme “Young Foresters: With Love for Nature”. They were shown how saplings are planted, how green areas are maintained, and how a chainsaw works. They also had some pizza and were given a balloon (sounds like a fun afternoon!). Read more.

New School Bus from the Ministry of Education and Science (MES)
MES recently donated a new school bus to the municipality to be used in helping transport school children from and to the village of Mesta. Read more [Translation required].

Bansko Veterans Clean Up Pirin
The Veterans Sports Club in Bansko brought over 300 people to help clean up Pirin. In partnership with the Pirin National Park, they went up the mountain and cleaned areas around Shiligarnika. Read more.

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Events Next Week

Friday Coworking Events
Altspace Coworking is continuing its Friday Beers events, but will now be at their Summitt location (here) from 6pm to 8pm. Coworking Bansko has changed its Friday mixer event to Saturdays (Nomad Mixer), which takes place at its main location from 8pm.

Chess Tournament for Children
On Saturday (14th), from 10am in Dobrinishte, there will be a chess tournament for children in grades 1 to 7 (children aged 6 to 13 years of age). More info [Translation required].

Matt Petrarca is Playing at Pirin 75
On Saturday (14th) at 7pm, Matt Petrarca will be playing at Pirin 75. I watched him play the other week at Pirin 75 and it’s a good music event. More info.

Bash Birthday Open Air
On Saturday (14th) at Kolibata, there will be a party with seven DJs and energetic music. It starts at 9pm and will continue until late into the night. (No idea about the name; that’s what it’s called 🤷). More info.

Photo of the Week

Winner of the cover photo competition for the Bansko Notice Board group.

Tag @banskobuzz to get your photo in the Buzz.