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Bulgarian Tourists Stranded in the Middle East: Cancelled Flights and Government Action

Анастасія Левченко

01.03.2026 • 09:08

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Thousands of Bulgarian tourists are affected by cancelled flights in the Persian Gulf region and Jordan. Authorities are taking action to repatriate them.

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Approximately 1,000 Bulgarian tourists are stranded in the Persian Gulf region due to canceled flights by Wizz Air and Fly Dubai, and about 100 are stranded in Jordan because of canceled flights by Ryanair. This was announced by Svetlana Vatashka from the "Future for Tourism" Association. The passengers are accommodated in hotels at the expense of the airlines. The Association is providing information to the Ministry of Tourism, and action is expected from the caretaker government to repatriate those affected. Minister Nadezhda Neynski reported about 11,400 Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East.

Анастасія Левченко

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Анастасія Левченко е културолог и публицист с украински произход. Завършила е културна антропология и работи в сферата на междусоциалния диалог.

Пише за украинската диаспора, култура и гражданско участие. Активна в неправителствени инициативи.

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Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Foreign Affairs canceled flights Repatriation Ryanair Wizz Air Middle East Nadezhda Neynski Blocked tourists Fly Dubai

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