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Bansko municipality

A digital illustration of Bansko, showing the contrast between problematic and high-end tourism. Left: an overflowing trash can, a stray dog, sunflower seeds on the ground, and confused tourists in front of a broken digital screen Oficial Site with the inscription Website Error. Right: happy skiers in front of an interactive guide in English with the inscriptions Premium Experience and Quality Over Cheap. In the background, mountains and a church bell tower.

Tourists in Bansko: Is the resort losing its European look?
A modern, fenced dog park in a residential complex in Bansko, Bulgaria, with impressive views of the Pirin Mountains. Numerous dogs are seen having fun on wooden obstacles such as tunnels, ramps and climbing obstacles, while their owners rest on benches in a clean and well-maintained environment.

Dog Park in Bansko: Is It Time for a New Facility?
Jazz musician plays saxophone under starry sky with musical symbols over Pirin Mountain

How Much Does the Bansko Jazz Festival Cost and Why Is It Worth Every Euro?
A three-part collage showing a dangerous broken manhole on Pirin Street in Bansko, its temporary securing with a pallet and tape, and the final complete repair with a new cover after a report was filed with the municipality.

European standard in action: The lightning-fast response of the Municipality of Bansko
Illustration of an information campaign in Bansko for separate collection of packaging for commercial establishments. A man throws cardboard into a blue container, and a woman in a costume throws plastic into a yellow container in front of traditional buildings and mountains. A deadline of May 31, 2026, has been set for concluding contracts.

Waste Sorting in Bansko: Deadline for Businesses Extended to 31 May 2026
A collage of two photos showing the transformation of an abandoned storefront on Pirin Street in Bansko. The left side shows a crumbling facade with a broken door and windows covered with black plastic and paper. The right side shows the same facade renovated with wooden paneling, clear glass with foil depicting the Pirin Mountain, signs about the Jazz Festival, flower pots and a happy couple walking past.

Bansko off-season: How to save the city from the ghostly decor?
A CCTV camera monitors an empty playground with littered trash in Bansko and the snow-capped peaks of Pirin in the background

Why residents want cameras on playgrounds in Bansko: The only solution against vandalism
A realistic-style illustration of a vandalized park in Bansko. In the foreground are overturned bins with scattered trash, broken bottles on the sidewalk, and a destroyed wooden bench. On the bench are graffiti in Cyrillic: "BANSKO", "WHY?", "WITHOUT CULTURE". In the background are houses and the snow-capped Pirin Mountains.

Playground Vandalism in Bansko: How Long Will We Pay for Others' Carelessness?
A flat design infographic describing the difference between Bansko Municipality and Razlog Municipality, with text in Bulgarian and English. It depicts the two independent municipalities under the Pirin Mountain, their main services, regional institutions based in Razlog, and the modes of transportation between them, dispelling the myth that Bansko is in Razlog Municipality.

Razlog and Bansko Municipality: Administrative services for foreigners

Business in Bansko: Permits and Municipality Guide
Illustration showing a house, a checklist, and a certificate with categories, symbolizing the licensing and categorization process for apartments and guest rooms in Bansko.

Guest Apartment Categorization in Bansko: Complete Guide
Illustration of a mountain backdrop in Bansko with a short-term rental building, a location map, and a checklist for registering and categorizing a tourist property.

Complete Guide: Categorization of a Property in Bansko for Airbnb