Bansko - British Consul In Town
There'll be extra safety and security services for skiers and boarders on Bulgaria's ski slopres and in resort this winter with a serties of announcements fropm the country's leading ski areas.
Pamporovo says it will launch a "ski police" service this winter made up of ski patrol and skiing policemen who will seek to avert 'incidents' on tslopes and stop skiers and boarders from entering dangerous areas. Other duties will include preventing drunken or aggressive skiing tourists from getting on the piste.
Meanwhile in Bansko the British Embassy's consul to Bulgaria, Jon O'Shaughnessy, will be stepping up his efforts to ensure visiting Brits have a safe and enjoyable holiday. The consul is visiting the ski town this month to consult with local businesses and is keen to promote safety and awareness of the services that are and aren't available in the country when things go wrong. He recommends skiers visiting Bulgaria take a look at: www.ukinbulgaria.fco.gov.uk and Facebook page UKinBulgaria.