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Greek anger keeps German tourists away

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(Reuters) - German tourists are in short supply in Greece these days, frightened away by reports of visceral anti-German sentiment in some places, fears of being stranded by strikes and television images of fiery anti-austerity riots.

Who in their right mind, after all, would want to go on holiday to a place where they might be called a Nazi?

Lessors See Opportunity in Eastern Europe, Embraer Says

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By Rupa Haria, Aviation Week

Aircraft lessors are increasingly interested in Eastern European airlines, despite the banking crisis that is crippling the finances of some European countries, according to Embraer.

Bulgarian Bansko Named Europe's Best Value Ski Resort

Bulgaria's Bansko has been named Europe's best value ski resort by TripAdvisor.

Based on TripIndex Ski - the combined cost of one night's hotel accommodation, one day's ski pass, one day's basic ski hire, a local meal and a bottle of beer -  Bansko tops the list with just GBP 106, followed by Italy's Mount Etna with GBP 117.73.  Germany's Berchtesgaden took third with GBP 150.31.

Bulgaria's Resorts Still Shine Bright for German Tourists

Bulgaria's summer resorts have found their place in the hearts of German tourists and will not be easily ousted, latest data shows.

Pre-bookings for Bulgaria from the German market mark a 14% increase under the program of one of the four major tour operators - TUI, representatives of the company announced on Wednesday at the opening of ITB Berlin, the world's largest tourism fair.

Balmy Days in Blissful Bulgaria

By Dymphna Byrne, The Daily Mail

"Why go there?" was the usual reaction when we revealed we were off to the Black Sea for a June break. It was usually followed by something along the lines of: "The Mediterranean's nearer and better, Bulgaria's coast is spoilt and overcrowded." But so are swathes of the Mediterranean coast.

Bulgaria's Revamped Varna Airport to Reopen Feb 29

Bulgaria's Varna Airport on the Black Sea coast will be reopened on February 29, 2012, after the completion of a massive investment into the rehabilitation of its runway, concessionaire Fraport Twin Star Airport Management has announced.

Since the fall of 2011, Fraport Twin Star has invested BGN 40 M to improve the runway of the Varna Airport. In the meantime, the airport was closed for planes and passengers.

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