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The biggest sea race of over 50 kilo yachts will take place this Saturday
A spectacular sailing competition is organized this year in Burgas. The largest sea race of over 50 kilo yachts will bring competitors and the public as close as possible, including races in front of Mosta, St. Anastasia, Pomorie and Marina Sarafovo. "Sailing and friends" rally is the only one in Bulgaria re...
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Divers will clean the water area of St. Anastasia Island on June 14
For another year, the summer season on the island of St. Anastasia begins with interesting events. Traditionally, the "Friends of the Sea" association organizes cleaning of the island's water area. The eco initiative will take place on June 14 (Saturday). All residents and guests of Burgas who want to be part of an event...
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Burgas once again becomes the capital of children's sailing
From June 26 to 29, Burgas will host the Regatta "Chernomorets Burgas 2025" - one of the most anticipated sailing events in the calendar of young competitors. More than 150 participants from the country and abroad are expected, representatives of all leading sailing clubs working with children and youth. The competitions will be...
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Get to know the living wealth of the Black Sea on World Ocean Day
On the occasion of World Ocean Day, the Institute of Oceanology - BAS, Varna organizes a special event in the Sea Garden of Burgas. The initiative aims to draw attention to the importance of the seas and oceans and to encourage the implementation of responsible practices in the protection of biodiversity and natural...
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The construction of the St. Anastasia Underwater Park has started
The non-profit association "Friends of the Sea - Burgas" launched its new project for the construction of the St. Anastasia Underwater Park. The attractive object is located in the immediate vicinity of the island of the same name in the Burgas Bay. The initiative was implemented with the assistance of the Municipality...
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Three Burgas ports received the prestigious "Blue Flag" eco-distinction
"Sarafovo" port and the marinas in "Kraymorie" and "Chengene skele" have been awarded the prestigious "Blue Flag" eco-award. This award is essential for the ecological sustainability of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, for enhancing the reputation of the awarded destinations and the indisputable economic...
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The FIRST® LEGO® League robotics festival in Burgas will immerse the audience in the depths of the Black Sea
On April 12, at sunset near Burgas Sea Station, as part of the FIRST® LEGO® League 2025 Robotics Festival, one of the most unusual and impactful experiences in the program of the event will take place - an underwater connection with professional diver Nayden Nedev. The event will offer a real demo...
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Improve the railway accessibility of the port of Burgas under the "Connections from East to West" project
The official launch of the project "Connections from East to West" of the BMF Port Burgas to improve the railway accessibility of the port of Burgas was given today at the International Congress Center. The initiative is co-financed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)...
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National Literary Competition "The Sea!" in Burgas
For the third consecutive year, association "Lumen" and National Literary Competition "The Sea!" guest at the "Sofia Film Fest on the Coast". We remind you that this is a continuation of one of our joint creative initiatives - in addition to presenting the award-winning works in the competition and sharing them with new audiences, to realize...
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