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In this week’s Buzz:

• Taste the sweetness of the honey in the Bansko Buzz Beehive

• What do I need to do to renew my Bulgarian driving license?

• Vintage stereo shop opening soon on Pirin Street

• FC Bansko’s fixtures planned for the next 6-8 weeks

• New EES system starts operations next Sunday (12th)

• Sunday walking group returns next weekend

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I Need to Renew My Bulgarian Driving License. What Do I Need?
Daniel needs to renew his Bulgarian driving license and wonders what steps he needs to take to renew it. Find out how by reading the comments.

Has Anyone Got a One Year Internet Deal, Not Two?
Yorgos wants to take out a home internet contract but is wondering if anyone has managed to get a one-year deal, as all he’s seen and been told is that two-year deals only are available. See what people had to say.

Thinking About Installing Solar? Check These Guys Out
John wanted to let everyone know that he has recently had a solar system fitted to his house and would like to recommend the company. If you’re interested, see who he recommends.

Anyone Recently Been to the Bear Park in Belitsa?
Jessica asked whether anyone had been to the Bear Park in Belitsa recently and if the road had improved. The last time she went with her family, they had to turn back. See what current info there is.

Local/Municipality News

EU’s New EES Comes Into Effect on Sunday 12th
One week from today, the EU’s new EES (Entry-Exit System) will start operations. This system covers the entire EU. If you hold citizenship or residency in a European Union country, then your data is already being shared (no extra steps required; it doesn’t significantly impact you). If you don’t, the first time you enter an EU country (at a border and once it’s active in that territory), you will need to submit biometric data (queues likely). More info.

Early Bird Season Pass Prices Announced
This week, Ulen (the ski resort’s operator) announced early bird pricing for season passes. They held the price at last year’s, so it’s 1,700 BGN (or €869) if you buy your season pass between now and the 30th of November (usually open 8,30am to 4.30pm). If they stick to last year’s pricing, then the price after this EB period will be 1,900 BGN (or €971). We’ll have to wait until around the start of December for other prices to be announced. More info.

Vintage Stereo Shop Opening Soon on Pirin Street
A new business has announced that it will be opening soon in Bansko. They’ll be selling vinyl, LPs, t-shirts, and posters. From the photo, it looks like they’re located just down from Five M on Pirin Street.💪 Read more.

Rescue Dog Handler Training Course in Razlog
This week, twenty-eight dog handlers attended a training course at an adapted training ground in Razlog (the majority from mountain rescue and the rest from the fire service). The training ground helps train dog handlers in rescue situations, such as earthquake simulations, and features tunnels and tight spaces. Read more.

Local Children Take Part in Chess Battles
This week, a large number of children participated in chess battles to determine who would become the local champion. Many boys and girls took part, and from the photos, it appears that many had a good time. It’s interesting to see chess being accepted so widely in Bansko. Read more.

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Events Next Week

Running in Bansko
Bansko Runclub(ish) will meet at 6.30pm at Altspace Coworking on Gotse Delchev Street on Tuesday (7th). If you enjoy running, they usually have a moderately paced 5km run around Bansko. These look set to continue throughout the year, every week.

Beyond Words Exhibition
This poetry paintings exhibition by Mey Chudea & Mariana Ivanova, titled Beyond Words will take place at the Tourist Information Center tomorrow (6th) and Tuesday (7th). See this page for a write up and photos of the event. This is the final exhibition of the summer 2025 event calendar.

FC Bansko Fixtures For Next Six Weeks
If you’re interested in supporting the local Bansko football team, they have updated their website to include all games they’re scheduled to play at home at St Peter’s Stadium (location). More info [Translation required].

Morning Yoga at Kempinski
On Saturday (11th) at 10.30am there will be a yoga session at the Kempinski Hotel to reconnect with your mind and body. Participation fee is 33 BGN. More info.

Sunday Walking Group Returns
The regular Sunday walking group (organised by Carole with donations to Bansko Street Dogs) returns on Sunday (12th). They usually meet around 11am close to the Gondola for a 2 to 2.5-hour walk. More info.

Haggis Halloween Party at Tipsy 360
Advanced notice that Tipsy 360 is hosting a Halloween party on Friday 31st of October from 7pm. Fancy dress is encouraged. More info.

Photo of the Week

First snowfall. The mountains saw a nice dump of snow on Wednesday & Thursday (and a load of rain in town 😂). This is the first snow from Bezbog (Dobrinishte).*

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*Yes, the snow will probably melt soon(ish) and shouldn’t give false hope for the coming winter season, but it’s good to see and keep those fingers crossed 🤞.