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In this week’s Buzz:
What are the bus times back from Razlog?
Gondola working hours published for May to November
Children’s golf school at Pirin Golf & Country Club
Bansko Tidy Tribe meetup on Saturday
Beehive: We might not open this summer as we usually would
Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria today
This week, the municipality shared some photos on social media of trash strewn across playgrounds and sports areas in town. Understandably, the municipality spends quite a bit on cleaning and maintaining public areas.
The trash had supposedly been thrown on the floor or just discarded, and that this is common place every morning (not just a here-and-there issue).
Some commenters said that most of the trash was down to young people: hanging out in these areas and leaving everything behind. That would make sense given the number of different groups hanging out in these areas at night (similar to other countries), but is it just these individuals, or is there a wider problem?
There have been a few posts in Facebook groups about trash being left in different parts of town, like this one. So, does that mean this is a general issue that needs addressing? It seems to look that way. It’ll be interesting to see what promotional material the municipality does to encourage people of all ages to be conscious of trash in the town.
But… check out this week’s events section if you’re in town at the weekend: Bansko Tidy Tribe already has an event planned for Saturday.
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Inside the Bansko Notice Board Group
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Visa D Application Seems Confusing. Anyone Know Someone Who Can Help?
Ewan wants to get residency in Bulgaria and needs to go down the route of getting a D visa. See who people suggested he talk to.
Municipality Warns About Pine Processionary Caterpillars
Nick posted about these types of caterpillars spotted across town, with the municipality removing some from the main park. Other posts about them here and here.
Looks Like There’s A Flood in This Building Complex. Can You Let People Know?
David was out for a walk and noticed a pretty major water leak coming from building A of Royal Park Bansko. A few people commented, letting others know who have apartments there.
Anyone Know The Bus Times Back From Razlog?
Tony posted asking whether anyone had the bus times from Razlog to Bansko. See what people had to say about getting back from Razlog.
Bansko & Beyond
Water disruptions on street in Bansko until the end of the month
The local water company is digging up the road and replacing some pipes on Edelweiss Street in town. This is the street that runs past Altspace Coworking on Gotse Delchev Street, from Baba Vuna to Pirin Street. They don’t expect to have everything finished until the end of April. Read more.
Gondola working hours May to November 2026
The local ski operator for Bansko has announced the dates and frequency of operation for the gondola until just before the ski season starts in December. The gondola will run continuously from 27 June to 6 September. Read more.
Children’s golf school at Pirin Golf Club
The local municipality has announced the opening of a children’s golf school at Pirin Golf Club for children aged between 7 and 17 years. This will take place on Tuesdays 4pm and will include all necessary equipment. The price per child is 5€. Read more.
Electricity disruptions in Razlog & Belitsa on Wednesday
There will be a power disruption in the Razlog and Belitsa areas this coming Wednesday (22nd), including the villages of Bachevo, Godlevo, Upper Draglishte, Dobarsko, Lower Draglishte, and Elesnitsa. Keep this in mind if you're visiting any of these towns/villages on Wednesday. Read more.
Rents in Bulgaria increased by 10% last year
Average rental amounts across Bulgaria increased by nearly 10% in 2025, and the country joined three other countries as the highest in the EU. Increased borrowing costs in Bulgaria, along with high demand, have led landlords to raise rates. Read more.
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Events Next Week
Family Relationships, Therapy Cards, and Tibetan Bowls
On Tuesday (21st) at 6.30pm, enjoy a therapeutic workshop at Harmoniya in Razlog, combining deep breathing with the sounds of Tibetan bowls to relax your mind and body. Price is 15€. More info.
Bansko Book Club Meetup
Meeting on Wednesday (22nd) at Sweet House Honey on Pirin Street (6pm start), the Bansko Book Club will talk about their chosen book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If you haven’t read this book but love reading and want to meet fellow readers, the organisers say to come along anyway. More info.
Painting and Wine with Omaya Studio
On Thursday (23rd) at 6.30pm at Harmoniya in Razlog, join the team from Omaya Studio for an evening of painting and wine. Learn how to paint some cute little birds while sipping on a glass of wine. Price is 33€. More info.
Bansko Tidy Tribe Meetup
Did the main story this week irritate you a little? Join other locals and help clean up various areas in Bansko. Meeting on Saturday (25th) at 10.30am (meetup location TBC) and help tidy up Bansko. More info.
Inside The Beehive🍯
We might not open this summer, Nick
I shared information about why some places in Bansko may choose not to open in the summer months, even though they usually do.
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Photo of the Week
Bansko in spring.
Photo by Kostadin Kotirkov
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Before You Go…
A really sunny week this week in Bansko 💪
There are still a few people in town (who don’t live here year-round), but it has looked lovely and quiet on some days/evenings.
The parliamentary election was today in Bulgaria, so over the next few days we should see what’s happening and whether one party will be able to form a government. Exit polls suggest Rumen Radev’s party (former president of Bulgaria) will win the most votes.
Many more people were arrested this week for allegedly trying to buy votes, so hopefully the election will be seen as fairer than past ones.
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Nick Sanders
Publisher, Bansko Buzz
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