Red Angel Airlifts Plane Crash Survivors

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In this week’s Buzz:

• Recommendations for swimming in the waterfalls and rivers in Bansko

• Ski pass turns up months after it’s lost in the snow

• FC Bansko’s fixtures announced for July

• Tipsy 360 opening party this coming Friday

• Presto Music Art Festival in the town square this weekend

A small plane crash in the Pirin Mountains
sparks HEMS rescue

The first summer rescue mission for HEMS in Bansko wasn’t a hiker who had judged things wrong with the weather, but a small 5-seater Cirrus SR22 plane crash-landed in the Spano Pole area under Bashliyski Chukar, in the mountains above Bansko.

Setting off at 8am from Petrich (southwest of Bansko) and heading to Ruse in the north of the country, the pilot experienced a mechanical issue while flying over the mountains above Bansko. He had to crash-land the plane.

HEMS was called from its base in Sofia to help transport the two men to the safety of Bansko town. The Red Angel flew a third man with head, chest and leg trauma to Sofia’s St Anna University Hospital for treatment.

If you’re a keen observer of the skies in Bansko then you might have noticed one of the Red Angels above Bansko last week (16th). It was on a training mission between the bases of Sofia & Sliven, and was flying above Bansko on its way back to Sofia.

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Inside the Bansko Notice Board Group

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Hiring An Electric Bike To Go To Vihren Hut
Iliana wants to rent an electric bike to head up to Vihren Hut and some sightseeing on the mountain. See where people suggested she contact.

I’d Like To Go Swimming. Any Rivers or Waterfalls You Can Recommend?
Frances is interested in experiencing some local places to go swimming: rivers, waterfalls, etc. See where people suggested.

Is He Just Rambling? No, He Actually Has a Point 😆
Dave is back this week with a usual throw it on the screen style post about how much better value it is to drink and eat in the square. Eagles Nest is deifnitely one to visit if you haven’t (or haven’t been there recently). Find out why.

Ski Pass Surfaces Months After Ski Season Has Ended
Jacqui posted that she’d found a ski season pass on ski road 2 when having a wander up the mountain. It’s interesting to see what you can find when out and about.

(The above posts are publicly accessible. You don’t need a Facebook account to view them.)

Local/Municipality News

Summer Officially Opens on Banderitsa Polyana 
Ulen has officially opened the gondola for continuous movement every day until the 8th of September. There are many different activities up at Banderitsa Polyana and one or two of the restaurants up there should be open. Read more.

Bansko Hosted The European Rafting Championship
Although the event didn’t take place in Bansko, the town hosted the championship that took place on the Struma River. Some participants stayed in the town, and Bansko hosted both the opening and closing/awards ceremonies. Read more.

FC Bansko Prepare For Summer Fixtures
The town’s local football team, FC Bansko, has been preparing for its upcoming fixtures. Some of the games include Septembri on the 4th of July, Belasitsa on the 6th or 7th, Petrich on the 11th, Gotse Delchev on the 18th, and Strumska Slava on the 24th. Read more.

With Love For Nature
A summer school programme, With Love For Nature, is being held for young people interested in learning more about the nature that surrounds us. Recently, they learned about picking herbs and how the Pirin National Park employees put a fire out quickly. Read more.

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Events Next Week

July Morning in Melnik
Villa Melnik is celebrating July morning this coming Saturday (a little later than the traditional on the 1st of July). The event starts at 8pm on Friday (4th) with music and dancing until dawn. More info.

Tipsy 360 Opening Party
On Friday (4th) from 7pm, Tipsy 360 will celebrate its opening night. You’ll find good deals on drinks, cheesy music, and most people who converse in English here: they’ll be out for a few drinks with friends or to meet people. (see location). More info.

Presto Music Art Festival
On Friday (4th) and Saturday (5th), with activities in both the daytime and evening, the Bansko edition of the Presto Music Art Festival is in town in the main square. Various activities for adults include chalk drawing, a balloon zoo, an acoustic concert, and outdoor karaoke. Depending on the activity, times are 10am to 1.30pm, 4pm to 9pm, and 6pm to 11pm. More info [Translation required].

DJ Party & Cocktails At The Kempinski
On Saturday (5th) from 4pm to 7pm, the Kempinski Hotel is having an “electrifying DJ party” with 10% off their cocktails (obviously spashing the discounts 🙄) in their La Veranda Bar & Lounge. More info. [Translation required.]

Spanish Night at D & Vino
On Saturday (5th), D & Vino is hosting a Spanish Night. For your 50 BGN entrance fee, you get two drinks of your choice (Spanish wine) and tapas that includes: Pan tostado con tomate rallado, jamón, 2 types of Spanish cheese, ensaladilla and tortilla, as well as Paella cooked live. They say that you’ll have a night of “…bold flavors, great wine, and Spanish vibes.” More info.

Theatre Stars Rise in Razlog
From Thursday (3rd) to Sunday (6th), there will be different theatre performances every night in Razlog. These events take place from 10am to 1pm or 4pm to 6pm and tickets cost 15 BGN. More info. [Translation required.]

Photo of the Week

Mount Gazey at Sunset.

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