It is 3° in Bansko now. cloudy
It is 3° in Bansko now. cloudy

city development

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 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
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?