Ukrainian Refugees Forced Out Of Bulgarian Hotels To Make Way For Tourists

Refugees from the war in Ukraine who were given shelter in Bulgaria are being forced out of their accommodations on the Black Sea coast. The government slashed subsidies for hotels housing them ahead of the summer tourist season.
Originally published at - www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-ref...

[@golden_gate0049]

It is sad but understandable, been 4 months and owner need to generate income for their bussiness.

[@evamasters5028]

Ukrainians were placed in seaside hotels when they first arrived, and provided with daily allowance and food. Of course thks cannot go indefinitely. I have seen pictures of accomodation in France, which are basically an indoors stadium partitioned into tiny cubicles with a narrow bed in each of them. Bulgaria really offered a lot, particularly given the per capita GDP... undoubtedly this could and should have been handled better by the government in terns of communication, advanced notices and transparency about the next steps, locations and conditions... but let's also give credit to Bulgaria for what they have done

[@pynn1000]

Over 800 refugees are on the Méditerranée, a ferry docked in Marseille. One bar used as a day-care centre, car and lorry space made into a gym and soccer pitch but still smells "garage", signs/announcements in Ukrainian, French lessons, other social and psychological support. Ferry due to return to normal service in mid June.

[@vasil.kamdzhalov]

Thanks

[@energiewender143]

EU has given Bulgaria 160 million Euro. Corrupt Bulgarian politicians and their cronies have taken the money. Now the Ukrainians are blamed and kicked out.

[@vasil.kamdzhalov]

@Elena D People were offered work, some started many stay like this. There was anger from people in Bulgaria because many people were with expensive cars, meaning they didnt really had trouble with money to get those 160 million so it isn't that much of a shame, not from us.

[@vasil.kamdzhalov]

@Elena D Ok, for the last months in Varna the port where there are restaurants were almost every day full with those cars and ukrainians inside eating, they are not of rations or some shit like that, they have credit cards etc.. I don't joke with this shit, this is what we saw, I don't care for the money, they are EU ones but we try to be fare, we don't live in a country you can throw money around and we see politicians do so but these money now are quite wasted on people who don't need it. They came becuase they know what it is here with all the food and hotels like is vacation until the war is stablelized, obviously not everyone need money, some need it more here but not the rich "refugees".

[@ivangeorgiev763]

At the beginning of the war thousands of Bulgarians offered their homes to the refugees, many of whom traveled to the Ukrainian Border to help refugees with free transport to Bulgaria, Bulgarian government did as well organised free transportation from Kiev, Odesa and the border checkpoints on Romanian and Ukrainian border. On grounds in Bulgaria the majority of Ukrainian refugees refused to stay in the province of Bulgaria, work was offered to those who can work but still they refused this to. Charity organisation and Government also offered language courses but also not many participated. Free transportation was offered to any part in BG with the trains. Collection points was established for food and everything else that was needed. Nevertheless, the hotels also opened their doors which was good as at least the heating was provided and hot food but from the very beginning refugees was told that hotel service will be provided until the summer season as those hotels need to fill their rooms with tourists and made some money after all. Furthermore, the government told them that after the end of this program they will be taken to hotels and government owned establishments in the province and will be supplied with what they needed. As sanatoriums who are fully medically staffed many of which have hot mineral water baths and pools and are used for different medical treatments where designated for elderly and people with disabilities, The other establishments was designated for people with good health and are still. But the refugees play the card of not knowing but this is not the case as even Ukrainian charity organisations run by Ukrainians were telling the people this. Furthermore, also jobs, language courses for free were offered but those were refused because Ukrainians wanted to stay for free within the Black See resorts, and those hotels were receiving 20€ for a full board service per person which to be honest those 20€ are not enough to cover breakfast lunch and diner , room and all Bils to be payed such as salaries to staff, yea salaries to staff as In many occasions the refugees refused to help the hotel owners by providing some service. Never mind, when the process of relocating the refugees included temporary refugees camps were they did not have to stay more that 3 days such as one showed in this video in town of Elhovo and in reality the 99% of the time this camp was used only for a toiled stop as the other busses was waiting for them excluding one night when the group did have to stay there for less than 12 hrs as busses were parked at the establishment early morning in the next day. Moreover this extremely short time spent in this camp they started to call taxis and travel back to the see resorts which some of them were 100s of miles away. Last but not least after all what Bulgarians did to help them, two weeks ago I witnessed two Ukrainian children who attended to speak Bulgarian with other Bulgarian children while playing and their mother called them eminently and told them not bother again to use Bulgarian language or play with monsters, she called a little children monsters. I did asked her in why she is saying that way and her not knowing that I am Bulgarian told me that Bulgarians are monsters because they use Russian language when communicating with her and not Ukrainian, which I believe is a nonsense as she did spoke Russian to her children. It is a shame when someone goes beyond everything to help you and then to call those people monsters. I want also to note that not acted in this way but unfortunately the a lot of refugees acted in such disgusting way and additionally I want to highlight that the both languages are very similar to one another and therefore it is very easy for them to learn Bulgarian.

[@ivangeorgiev763]

@@keiraxxx74 I witnessed many occasions such as this. Indeed when such reports started to arrive from Moldova, Slovakia and other hosting countries I honestly thought that t those reports are Russian propaganda but now I well believe it.

[@alexrad9570]

The ukraineans are welcome in Romania! 🇹🇩❤️🇺🇦

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

But they are welcome in Bulgaria, only have to move from Hotels so they can make money. Refugees have to be sheltered somewhere else, and I'm hopefull Bulgarians will help them, just in a different place.

[@Cv3T0m1R]

@Prathik Not only the Romanian but also the Bulgarian government can afford it. These are not the bankrupt countries of the 1990s. We may be the poorest in the club of the rich, but we are rich enough to be able to afford to shelter and feed hundreds of thousands of refugees for a long time. The latest military orders from Bulgaria and Romania alone (for planes and ships) are worth billions of euros.

[@raygreen5926]

Ultimately the Ukrainians will be good for Europe

[@nilslarson7532]

great news... Romania! Love the way certain east European countries brag about the hospitality but for some reason all the socalled refugees quikly move on to the west, whether from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Syria or Ukraine.

[@Beazoner]

Take them all, they are not welcome in Bulgaria and never will be!

[@shem4753]

They should move to canada as Canada is paying for flights and take as many as comes.there is no limit also they will be provided one time $3.000 dollars payment and half house rents and 3 years they can work and lots of jobs here.

[@freedomfighter9532]

Great! Unvaxxed Ukrainians too? Or do you have to be vaxxed?

[@shem4753]

@@freedomfighter9532 I don't think so you have to be vaccinated to get refugees in canada.if you are not vaccinated then just quarantine for 14 days.

[@jeroenberkenbosch7072]

@@freedomfighter9532 most are vaxxed . and do you still need the proof for it there ? around this time with all the traveling together . think most are immune by now . as most are , becasue as soon the rules were dropped . the danger didnt increase .

[@christophergranger9278]

@@freedomfighter9532 vaccinate them then... Who cares.

[@tadroid3858]

I'm sure Comrade Trudeau would approve.

[@dilipkumar1268]

Bulgarians should send the bills to Zelensky to pay out of his pocket for his foolishness of fighting the war instead of going for negotiated settlement

[@MiSt3300]

you are misinformed. What was he supposed to do? Russia attacked Ukraine for land, just like any imperialist power in human history. No negotiations would ever help.

[@annaal7480]

Well, i was a refugee in Vienna in 1981. Couldnt speak German langugage but found myself a job as a cleaner and was able to support myself while living in crammed conditions with other refugees. We rented a two room flat with 4 people who didn’t know each other living in one room. I am not saying that it is fair to not help, but what is wrong with container accommodation ? The weather is warm, they don’t have to pay and it’s time to take responsibility for their own life and start thinking how to go about it. Unless someone is disabled or old there is no excuse for not doing anything and sit in hotels by the sea. Bulgarian language is a bit like Russian so they communicate too.

[@svilenkondakov4997]

You mean ship containers? It's not a good idea to live in them, almost all of them do not track if at some point some toxic substance was transported in them. Prefabricated shelter rooms seem like a better alternative.

[@thistime3889]

@@svilenkondakov4997 The area they are showing is fenced in like a prison!!! 1:40 It looks like Bulgaria is trying to mess around with the current situation as I heard Russians demanding Bulgaria to be on Russia's side. These are typical russian tactics trying to compensate for its military desperation.

[@Koksn_Todorov]

It's clearly stated those are buffer camps, ukrainians were there for 24-36 hours maximum, then were RELOCATED in mainly mountain resorts with great nature. Video is a bit misleading.

[@Sam-pn2kc]

How's your life now Anna ? i love Vienna I lived in Graz 6 years

[@KraliMishev]

@@thistime3889 Nice generalizing. Russians can demand all they want, you clearly don't know Bulgaria at all.

[@nemeczek67]

That's why Ukrainian refugees need to be fully integrated into our societies. Kids need to go to kindergartens and schools, and adult need to go to work. A refugee cannot stay in a seaside hotel for free for ever. It is not sustainable given the sheer numbers of people who have had to flee Ukraine.

[@lilbambino4523]

You don’t know what your talking about lol

[@din6672]

@@lilbambino4523 well if they don't want to go back to western Ukrainie then they have to integrate themselves. It's in their interest, is to get a job and live there. War won't end that quickly. Look at Chechen war. It lasted years and it was just one region.

[@StayTheFuckAwayFromMe]

Ukrainians needs to defend their land and then return BACK. Their are slavic people and so are the russians. It is not our problem

[@happyundertaker6255]

@@lilbambino4523 What an excellent demonstration of your smarts and knowledge this post turned out to be.

[@1985tris1]

At least some program to find more affordable accomodation needs to be found. Many local residents will feel annoyed if it is many months giving 22 dollars a day for such a large number of people. Many Bulgarians live on less per day. I think the lowest legal wage is 9 Euros per day if working full time. Maybe also placement in areas with skill shortages where refugees can work part time to help the local economy lessen the financial blow. But the government would need organise such work and only minimal amounts. Those who dissagree should offer their own money to suppliment the remaining 14 Euros per person per night at those sea side hotels. I bet you they wont offer it. Easier to spend others money. Also there should be a program to encourage Ukrainians to go to western Ukraine to live and work. Maybe temporary accomodation can be set up and again they can work in their country to help with the war effort or just fill those jobs usually filled by all the men who went to fight in the east. Lots of planting needs to be done to feed the nation and the world.

[@nervgear2254]

Nothing is for FREE for eternity ! Those hotels need to be payed at some point! Good decision by Bulgaria !

[@MEERU_K]

who asked for hotel? not the rfugees LOL

[@davidsmith800]

Come to Canada. We need quality immigrants!

[@jjmbeausoleil]

You mean white Immigrants.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Just wait until germany or scandinavia gets bombed for some good refugees thanks to Brussels warmongering

[@MiSt3300]

what do you mean quality? Women and children are not trained doctors and engineers XD

[@keiraxxx74]

You will be "suprised " with that quality

[@yous1413]

What do you mean by “Quality”immigrants. Are you not indigenous and complaining about Non white immigrants when your an immigrant yourself. Let the natives complain about immigrants.

[@connorkenway09]

The reason isn't cut subsidies but the actual reservations hotels have since probably last year. Hotels need to work in order not to go bankrupt. Our economy needs tourism in order not to go bankrupt. Is there a level of incompetency of the government? Yes. Is there some accomodated people who are not from the cities near the frontlines? Also yes. This is a historical precedent and no one can blame the country for only having hotels or containers as options. They're more than welcome to return to the same hotels once the active summer season is over.

[@c.erine78]

But it's not like they aren't being paid, their own government has been paid to provide for these people. smh..

[@connorkenway09]

@@c.erine78 the amount paid covers the expenses dipshit. To make it the same as if the hotels are closed. How do you expect the owners and staff to make it through the year without any income? The current commercial electricity prices are a few times higher than 2019 so these 160 million don't have any excess that you can consider "profit".

[@antoniokk86]

@@c.erine78 They refused to be relocated in mountain resorts. Most hotels have bookings for the season.

[@JerzyFeliksKlein]

It's more an issue of the systematic failure and lack of communication and planning. Even with the government subsidies, running a refugee shelter in a 3+ star hotel on a beach front would be unprofitable and these resorts need to generate profit throughout the summer months in order to survive for the rest of the year. It was easily foreseeable and should have been discussed with hoteliers and communicated to the refugees. An alternative accommodation should have been planned and prepared.

[@Ne0LiT]

@@JerzyFeliksKlein I to some extent agree with you, but mostly I would say, no. We are in no way obliged to keep paying for the refugees indefinitely, they are mostly able bodied people, who are capable of working. Some refugees have started working and making a living for themselves, I don't see why the rest can't do the same. While, yes living off subsidies is probably nice, it can't go on forever. However, yes I must agree that things should have been planned out more appropriately.

[@krsmovie1939]

First place, they should have never let these refugees live in 4-5 stars hotels and have all the service there for free. This is ridiculous! Have you seen anything like that in 2015 in any EU countries when Syrian refugees came? NO. Bulgaria is too kind. There is a special place for these refugees and its called a refugee camp. Never allow refugees take advantage of your kindness, this never ends well.

[@krsmovie1939]

@@AmGr50 They've been living in 4 stars hotels for 3 months for free. What kind of kindness are you even talking about? Bulgaria welcomed them and did everything they did. And now they aren't even thankful to Bulgarian people. They thought they would live in a hotel for the rest of their life or what?

[@Cv3T0m1R]

@@krsmovie1939 In fact, 99% of them are very grateful. Don't let the few cases that are overexposed in the media give you the wrong impression. In addition, in most hotels, the Ukrainians themselves washed the sheets, cleaned the hotels, served the food, etc. It's not exactly like a vacation.

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

The hotels were paid for by allied support. Romania stepped up and showed its human spirit of its own free will and deserves praise for it, and contrirary to hardliners the majority aren't spitting at those who took them in I'd personally find it very hard to say thank you when parts of my family are dead even when I know somebody deserves it every heartfelt thank you is a huge sign of gratitude

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

If you think Romania made a mistake, all you need to do is petition for it to give the money back. Personally I just say give it the praise it deserves and remember what it did during somebodys times of need, accept it doesn't have the capacity to deal with this so the pre-fabs will have to do, and let the people trying to figure out what's best to do get it done

[@nilslarson7532]

@@krsmovie1939 same here in Scandinavia.. arrogant, demanding folks. not all but many. stay in Ukraine, lots of unaffected land

[@lilymay7171]

So many commenters seem to have missed the point of this article entirely. It’s about organisational failure and deflection. Forgive me, but I find it difficult to believe that refugees have any say in where they are placed when they arrive. The hotelier has done their best to help until government funding was slashed. I didn’t hear any complaints from the refugees about being moved. The only negativity came from the politicians ‘suggesting’ that the refugees are too demanding. With $160 million to help curb that ‘demand’ is their downright rude ‘suggestion’ a deflection for ‘they find their own jobs too demanding’ during the current events?

[@connorkenway09]

From their very arrival they knew they can stay in these hotels until end of May due to RESERVATIONS. These hotels are businesses first and temporary shelter second. They are more than welcome to return to them in three months. Until then they gotta make do with what alternatives we have. Had the war happened later they could've had September to June in these same hotels. No country was prepared for this kind of situation and certainly not the 6th poorest country in Europe.

[@lilymay7171]

@@connorkenway09 in regard to the hotels that sounds very fair to me Aaron, and I’m sure no-one could disagree with you on that. As per my comment I think the hotels have done their best to help out in the situation. They must return to business of course, especially since government subsidies are no longer viable for them. You’re right too that it’s a difficult situation that no-one could be prepared for. The thing that I take issue with is when the leaders of an entire country start painting all the refugees with the same brush and say that they are ‘demanding’ and that they want ‘luxury stays’ on the beach. For leaders to talk about people in this way, who are in a terrible plight that they had no control over, and when they need help the most, is very poor form and downright inexcusable. Whether or not most people realise, this article was illustrating a deficit in the balance of organisation in this crisis, a responsibility held by the country’s leaders. If more help is needed, hire more people to help. If more money is needed, ask the EU for more money. But for goodness’ sake, DON’T further victimise the victims. Very disappointing.

[@connorkenway09]

@@lilymay7171 subsidies aren't the issue. The issue is that subsidies don't mean profit and functioning economy. We can't ask of EU twice as much as the expenses are and we can't skip an entire summer season of tourism given that a third of the economy is tourism. The subsidies are there to cover the expenses such as bills, food supply and salaries. It's the exact same as the hotels being closed. If you check what happens to countries likr Sri Lanka when tourism stops bringing revenue you realise we could soon be the same. A lot of Ukranians come here and rent apartments, drive brand new cars and generally don't even use the free accomodation. This further contributes to poor people here being cynical and negative about refugees. The current government you're talking about just gave back their mandate and we're going into elections for the 3rd or 4th time now cuz of how bad things are. Far left and far right parties are enjoying this and slowly working their way to over 10% of the vote, probably will reach 20% this time. We're almost as bad as Hungary in terms of support for Ukraine cuz Russia still controls our politics, regardless of who's in power.

[@user-ii3nr8gs6v]

@@lilymay7171 Just to give you some context. The deputy prime minister was stern in her statement because a lot of money and effort went into moving the refugees from the seaside to the inner parts of the country. Many Ukrainians didn’t show up at all so buses and trains left empty or carrying like 5 people. That was thought of as unacceptable because they had ample time to declare that they won’t be needing anymore free housing. When interviewed at the mountain holiday bases some said that they’re returning to the seaside with their car. I’m not judging who’s right or wrong, I just wish people outside of my country tried to at least show some understanding and not lash out whenever we’re not so perfect.

[@laars0001]

This, yes ❤️

[@bravewave2084]

$160 million will house many for a right good while. Follow that money.

[@zelenbrat]

They are relocating people in various mountain resorts in mainland Bulgaria which are cheaper and also some of them are government resorts where people working for the government spend their vacations. The refugees knew that they would have to be relocated around the end of May / beginning of July, but a lot of them find it too nice in the 4-5 star beach hotels that they have been living in for the last months and they are not happy. Unfortunately as much as we want to help this can not continue because it's tourist season already and people have to earn their living. Sometimes people don't really appreciate what's being done for them. A lot of people here don't earn enough to ensure a decent living and don't really like how some of the refugees behave as in the situation they are, they should be happy that they have a roof over their heads and somethinf to eat. As in any other country there are many people helping with everything they can and it's still not enough sometimes.

[@Handlebrake2]

Huh, I thought they were all hardworking ppl.

[@thistime3889]

1:40 The shown accomodations are fenced in like in a prison. Those people took dangerous routes to escape a fate of being raped, tortured and killed and fear for their relatives, lose their fighting husbands and try to keep it together to raise their children all on their own. Would anyone want to go through that instead of the refugees? Those who think it's easy to leave family behind can easily go to work in other european countries with higher demand of working power. The refugees accomodation is payed by the European Union, so it's free money for Bulgaria, which adds to the countries tax income.

[@mariyaanyova2083]

@@thistime3889 These are not the accommodations they will stay.These news are from 1 june now the refugees live in mountain resorts.

[@thewoodmoose]

I mean the Hotels have to make $ to keep operating, yes

[@jthompson120db]

They are making money, and they are probably getting tax write-offs as well. The problem they have is they can make more money with the tourist ... that's what it comes down to. Their generosity ends when it comes to making more money ... I really doubt they kicked people out to let them in, more like vacant rooms in the offseason.

[@lutoiudaniel3114]

No offense for the ukrainean refugees but the bulgarians must have the hotells almost in summer ready for the tourists They can lose much money if the hotels of the Black sea beach are full with refugees

[@kosmicheskiprah]

Agreed. Especially for the Romanians, and you know it. Traditionally, for us it is the largest and most important group of international visitors. Not to mention Poles and UK people.

[@larrykay4061]

We can understand the problems faced by Bulgaria on Ukrainian refugees and we symphatise with them..Bulgaria's GDP of abt US$77bil + is inadequate to cover the expenses for extra mouths to feed..its population of abt 7 million is small with land area of 108,560 sq km..the Netherlands is 33,670 sq km, much smaller than Bulgaria but its population of more than 17.6 mil has the advantage in population and GDP size of 925 bil..the people of Bulgaria is commended for assisting Ukrainians refugees ..other richer EU countries should be able to offset the financial deficit and burden of Bulgaria to prevent Ukrainian refugees being taken advantage of by criminal entities

[@Cv3T0m1R]

Bulgaria is fully capable of doing this. It is no problem for the country's economy to shelter 200-300 thousand Ukrainian refugees for a year or more. In addition, over 60% of them have found shelter and care with Bulgarian families and are not in hotels. That would cost us less than our last order for fighters (or warships). More than 5,000 Ukrainians have already started working in Bulgaria. The problem is that Bulgarian society suffers from a lack of empathy and does not take a good look at refugees. The problem is political, not economic.Over 50% of Bulgarians believe that NATO is to blame for the war in Ukraine. The highest percentage in the EU. Bulgaria is the biggest victim of Russian propaganda in the whole union.

[@user-mx4oq5ww5b]

@@Cv3T0m1R I would also add that in places is not just a lack of empathy for ukrainians. It is downright unreasonable hatred

[@vasil.kamdzhalov]

The reaction told from the others bulgarians is true but it is a result from a lot of bots on the internet, they speak of problems for no reason and normal people start to think that something is actually wrong if so many "people" speak up. Your economic comparison is good, bulgarians are kind mostly from built up humility of bad life and bases exist, they arent great tho, not like the hotels on the seaside. If there is hatred it would be against the politicians and the media who talk of the solved problem and given money to the ukrainians but as hard as life is and even worse for bulgarians, for us is quiet on how they would solve the harsher life and how fast.

[@nilslarson7532]

yes always pass on the bill. let the ensanely weathly ukrainians pay. there is enough money among their good neighbors Polen, Baltics etc.

[@nilslarson7532]

@@Cv3T0m1R and unfortunately NATO is partly to blame for escalation of this conflict, so is Ukraine.

[@triedzidono]

sad, but. after three months in a hotel its well worth looking for alternate accommodation. Is a big cost compared to a flat or houseshare

[@micumatrix]

I think this video is not really helpful and has not much value. People should not let themselves be polarized by this. This war surprised everybody and even Bulgaria it’s doing it’s share of helping out with lots of ammunition and place for refugees. Short term solutions have to make place now for longer term solutions. Nobody knew how long the war lasts. Let’s not forget that Bulgaria already was cut from the gas pipeline by the Russians. P.S.: As Romanian behind the iron wall I remember very well Radio free Europe and voice of America. They were welcome sources of informations and that’s why I say here to them to make better work. This here is not well done!

[@honeyheart8215]

Love from Bulgaria

[@mahmudraufozdol706]

Good. Hotels are not charity organizations.

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

Sounds awful, but Bulgaria is considered the poorest in the EU and one of its biggest incomes is tourism. Tourism is ahat built those rooms they were using, and tourism session is here with paying customers Edit: just realized those containers look like the emergency shelters made for them. On the bright side it looks like there were plans to accommodate the war victims

[@nickra60]

Germany is the poorest in EU

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

@@nickra60 Poor when scaling doesn't make your country bad. Germany is one of the richest in the world, but the fact that Bulgaria pulls in tourism considered poor says alot about its culture and attractions

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

@@nickra60 The EU memebers as a whole aren't exactly poor either. Purchasing power matters a good bit less when your essential needs are socialized and gureenteed, especially if the people can consider themselves content sometimes "lavish" living doesn't make you happier stability and medium quality of life is a very high contributing factor to nation wide happiness

[@connorkenway09]

Plus the summer season here is short so at worst they'll have October to June again at the same hotels. That's 8 months out of the year! People forget that what Covid did to tourism lead to the situation Sri Lanka is currently in.

[@connorkenway09]

@@NeungView and our economy is held by the nuts by russian oligarchs believe it or not. Hence the politics as well. A collapse of the economy means Russia having harder grip on a country member of EU and NATO. I won't be surprised if the next elected government (yes, our current already gave back their mandate) finds a way to screw our relationship with both.

[@Aussie-Mocha]

I was wondering how long it would take for us to hear about Ukrainian refugees. It’s inevitable. I wish I could take in a family here in Australia but our government has ridiculously strict migration rules that makes it almost impossible for them to come here in their circumstances. Sad sad times. And it won’t be the last . 😓

[@Sajuuk]

Fortress Australia indeed. Not just difficult to immigrate, but even to visit. I was refused entry to visit a friend and attend a convention. No reason given. Closest I've been is flying over it to visit New Zealand...

[@JoeVideoed]

@@Sajuuk Maybe w/ the recent change in govt things will be different. Conservatives are never big immigration fans no matter what country they're in.

[@annaal7480]

I offered accommodation on Facebook groups helping Ukrainians and registered with the government as soon as the war started. I live in a village in eastern germany. No one was interested. I opened my Airbnb in April for summer season instead and don’t see many refugees here. They all moved to western germany or stay in Poland, so there is no great need for help in some regions of Europe because they don’t want to be here. Don’t feel bad. I did but seeing that Ukrainians stay here exclusively in the government apartments which were standing empty until now I think that some of them might be a bit too fussy. Those who went back should have never left probably because parts of Ukraine are not affected by war.

[@annaal7480]

@Labayka racist, in some countries you could be arrested by stupid comments like yours

[@Rob-vv5yn]

Don’t worry mate NZ will take them in give them a NZ passport and send them over to you guys for next to no expense

[@flaviusbelisarius1408]

And what did they expect? To live there free for ever? If they were syrians or africans that wouldn't even be on the news

[@seancrawford3061]

At least the weather isn't as cold as in the winter. May God bless the Bulgarians and the Ukrainians...

[@aDionisss]

Well the country needs too make money. Tourism is one of Bulgarias main incomes and the refugees need to go away. If they don't want to stay in camps they can go back to Ukraine

[@shimmer8289]

With your poor attitude towards the ukraines I hope it SINKS your tourism business. Ridiculous ungrateful that your own country was not invaded you decide to beat up on ukraines who are displaced. Happy holidays 😆

[@traditionalistcultur]

They should sell their Iphone 13 pro max to rent a seaside view hotel my wife was going to give a friend of her from Ukraine some of her used cloths and blanket to help the refugee her reply was we don't cloths we pads, bodyspray, shampoo, soap, and money

[@pavlinastanieva8456]

#RadioFreeEurope Your report is insulting. Bulgaria is the poorest country in the block. Our middle salary is like 600 euro, and a loaf of bread is 0.8 euro. Why we should give a 5-star free stay during the tourist season on the black sea? Is this a human right?

[@Cv3T0m1R]

What do the salary in Bulgaria and the price of bread have to do with the money we receive from the EU for ukrainian refugees?

[@pavlinastanieva8456]

@@Cv3T0m1R Тези пари много бързо ще заминат, ако продължават да се харчат за хотели по морето.

[@Cv3T0m1R]

@@pavlinastanieva8456 като заминат ще дойдат други. Никой не е казал че това е първия и последния транш.

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

Only together we can weather any storm. This experience will make Europeans and Humanity stronger. Sad is the cost of lives of all of it.

[@user-io4ln1xt2b]

Ты сам - то в эту дрочь веришь? Есть рабы и есть знать , так всегда было и будет. Знать всегда решала и решает когда пустить раба под нож .

[@Beazoner]

Sad Ukraine is controlled by a bunch of Nazis with an overall IQ of 10.

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

@@Beazoner Does not seem possible, but nice try Ivan.

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

@@Beazoner how is this related even remotely to nazism?

[@Capnight1fr]

They weren't forced, they were asked to leave politely and were told where they will go (better than tents in germany or turkey), they refused. Now they are forced.

[@ResidualSelfImage]

Hotels can't economically sustain refugees under lower government subsidies...so where can they go?

[@tnickknight]

Poland is a better place to go, and they have lots of jobs

[@shockwave1986]

Understandable, everybody needs to make a living. There is significant provisions for refugees in other EU countries which is currently under-utilised as the refugees have decided to settle in countries close to Ukraine like Poland and Romania and I understand that they want to feel close to home. But these few countries will be overwhelmed with the large numbers - refugee transfer is needed to distribute the load across all EU countries and U.K. Better coordination is needed to make this happen.

[@jsheckleberg5954]

I'm in Kiev the Russians have been gone for ages now, many places in west Ukraine haven't seen any action at all. Europe should be keeping accomodation available only for those who are near contested territories or who have had homes destroyed so those who really need help can get it. Too many western Ukrainians relaxing on beaches in Spain on the taxpayers money while people who legitimately need help don't get it.

[@chrisb3189]

You're in Kyiv, but you spell it as Kyiv?!

[@jsheckleberg5954]

@@chrisb3189 yeah I don't really buy into that who Kyiv thing, in Ukrainian it's Київ we lack the и (russian ы) sound in English, so Anglos never quite know how to say it, it often comes out as 'keef'. I think Kiev is fine, easy to pronounce, and quite frankly, I have never complained about a French person saying Londres instead of London when they are speaking French. If I am speaking Ukrainian I will say Kyiv/куїв, if I am speaking English I will say Kiev. I think people should be able to call place names what they like in their own language especially if it is phonetically easier.

[@jsheckleberg5954]

@@chrisb3189 like why do you say Paris instead of Parii, or Moscow instead of Mosckva...

[@dkrawk8309]

It's been KIEV is KIEV and always will be KIEV, the stupidity of nazis will never stick. It's been Dnepropetrovsk and will be.

[@jsheckleberg5954]

@@dkrawk8309 I wouldn't call em Nazis, they just hate Russians, but I feel they take it a bit far by messing with our language. I won't change my language for their political reasons any more that I'll use a person's preferred personal pronoun for their lefty political reasons.

[@rolandpachuau5402]

Poor country or not EU gave 160 million euro for Ukrainian refugees 🇺🇦✌️✌️✌️

[@MiSt3300]

Well I do understand the decision. Bulgarian economy is based mainly of tourism, so they want to make money, in the best season of the year. Ukrainians can live in refugee camps, there's no problem with that if everything is done properly.

[@jreifsnyder2225]

The US program for Ukrainian refugees is they need a US sponsor that financially can support them for two years - If any American citizens want to be a sponsor you can apply at USCIS - US Citizenship and Immigration Services Uniting for Ukraine

[@joycejackson9315]

Its it ironic that our southern boarder is wide open to every Tom , Dick and Henry to walk across. Yet real refugees that would build a life during this time of need get kicked in the teeth by the Brandon administration.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@joycejackson9315 while USA is fueling this War , they dont want the collateral damage. Let the YuroPeons pay. They only help people who are not White and especially not Christian. Just look at modern american hollywood films and shows. All you see is white women banged by africans and muslims, gays and chinese shoehorned into everything

[@jackholman5008]

Stfu we have a drug epidemic and gang violence

[@xtraprebel6274]

@@joycejackson9315 Ukrainians aren't refugee's they need to stay in Europe.

[@user-gg3bq5hm3n]

Thenks Radio !

[@benrem1414]

Und??Finde ich OK. Die Menschen müssen auch Geld verdienen und die Ukrainer sind NICHT IM URLAUB sondern auf der Flucht.Die werden schon irgendwo untergebracht.Muss ja kein Sternehotel am Meer sein.... ALLES RICHTIG GEMACHT 👍👍👍

[@heybabycometobutthead]

Fair enough, give the 160 million dollars back.

[@u47mkbg]

You missed the point. Nobody wants Ukrainian refugees to leave Bulgaria but they can not stay in 4 stars beach hotels for years. Currently they are relocating in hotels around the country and providing jobs.

[@dkrawk8309]

Dam ait. Why should Bulgaria suffer damages and chaos instead of generating funds for its own citizens? What did Bulgaria do to be punished?

[@krakenwindzstorm961]

Business is business. As much as you wanted to help them. You can't just ignore someone's livelihood just to cater ukrainian all the time.

[@maryj9897]

Bulgaria where is the accountability for the $160 million ?

[@anotherelvis]

If Bulgaria can shelter the refugees somewhere else, they will be just fine. Let's not make this worse than it is.

[@wokeaf1337]

and life goes on...

[@corbard8766]

Good

[@ChosenOne6666]

Its not going to be free forever.

[@Lousasshol]

Ship them to us like they did w afghan refugees , plenty of work and opportunities here 🇺🇸

[@jreifsnyder2225]

The US program for Ukrainian refugees is at USCIS - US Citizenship and Immigration services - the refugees have to have a sponsor in the US - any American citizen can apply to be a sponsor - you have to be able to financially support the refugees for two years - you can apply at USCIS

[@Agent-cu5pv]

They need to go home and fight their own war, especially the young adults, they are cowards for hiding in another country! They don't have to carry a weapon or shoot a rocket, they can cook for the soldiers, drive ammo to the front lines, help the wounded in the hospitals, etc.

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

Or they can stay our of the country, avoid populating the apartments Russia bombs during terror runs used to break soldiers spirits, and not contribute to our own side of the linguistics struggle and eat the food easy for us to ship Woman and children specifically should be allowed to get as far away as necessary for the defenders sakes, for the ease of our supportive linguistics Russia realized it needed to stretch after its overwhelming failure on the initial terror run, and especially if there's hope to evac territory they won't be able to return to without getting deported to Syria by Putins Russia as is so in a worse case scenario we can use the same scorched earth policy Russia has been using on populated cities and level them occupied if Putin tries to give houses out to his own radicalized version of the Russian SS families before they get there

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

Putin is nothing more then a welfare rat who instead of collecting his money through prepared legal channels, he takes what everybody else directly builds by bombing their neighbors. In a worse case scenario he'll leave if we level the cities that can't be saved that he wants to bum infrastructure revenue off of, and a worse case scenario in that one is we need to load them to do it twice so when Putin tries meatshielding his free real estate they can be a report Putin never shows his people instead of another war cost

[@MEERU_K]

@@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq lol your english is hard to understand

[@grannyappleseed]

Thats terrible...

[@jannahjohnymuhammad9172]

can set up refugees camps like palestines used to live

[@charlesrae3793]

As Bob Dylan sang, Money doesn't talk, it SCREAMS!

[@kabardinka1]

While I understand the financial practicalities of the seaside hotels, Konstantinova sounds shrill and I really doubt the refugees are being demanding and wanting luxury. Bulgaria as a refuge was probably a desperate choice for many of the Ukrainians.

[@100liestotaly9]

nope it depends where in bulgaria right now they r in the best part the coast

[@annaal7480]

Remember that Bulgaria is not a rich country and some people there live in dire conditions. Wanting to stay in Black Sea hotel and turning their noses on temporary accommodations says that they expect to be housed in relative “luxury”. I offered accommodation right at the beginning of the war and no one was interested.

[@mc_st0ner792]

I am from Varna, where a lot of ukrainian refugees live right now, and i can tell you they are very demanding and want everything to be free for them

[@thistime3889]

@@mc_st0ner792 You realize, that those refugees had no money left, even fleeing was expensive aswell as difficult and what is left is needed by their relatives still living in Ukraine, too sick to leave or trying to help those who can't flee, trying to survive in Ukraine with its prices for food, rents and other necessities sky rocketing. The area for refugees shown in the video 1:40 has a barbed wire fence like in a prison. That's inhumane and not a proper accomodation for refugees.

[@thistime3889]

@@annaal7480 Ukrainian refugees probably wanted to stay together as they are often mothers now needing to raise their children all by themselves. Having others with the same fate around them may help and give their children opportunities to continue a more regular life. The payment for the refugees is recieved from the European Union, so it's NOT bulgarian money. All that additional money raises Bulgaria's tax income, which then helps regular Bulgarians.

[@eugaleksandr]

It is inconceivable that this problem exists in our time! This is the problem with our consumer society. And only by building a Creative Society will we get rid of this horror. People are already ready to act, and as an example of this - International online forum "Global Crisis. We are People. We Want to Live". Look it up on KZbin, it not only identifies problems but also suggests a way out!

[@psihopedia]

This situation just means we need a more realistic approach on this. Nobody's a forever luxury tourist and we shouldn't judge people for not being able to help more than they already did.

[@Rob-vv5yn]

I would have though 130 million at $22 per room would go a bit further

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Bro you american? Im from germany and trust me when I tell you every Cent thats sent to eastern and southern europe is a money down the drain. Would be more worth throwing it into the trash. As especially all those poor east and southeast countries here in europe are all poor and Highly corrupt. Bulgaria, Albania, Romania, Hungary, Especially Urkaine, Moldova, Montenegro, Italy, Spain, Greece, all highly corrupt countries where the officials just pocket money as they like to. Remember how Italy some yesrs ago was literally ruled for decades by the Freemason-Mafia of the P2 lodge? For DECADES

[@uprrslo]

That didn’t take long. Sad

[@womol4213]

They want be near sea. But Bulgaria is big country. Why they don't live on another towns??? Near Sofia and other...

[@chiefs5822]

Everyone is a Helper until its time to cough out some money of yours! When was the last time you helped someone random with cash? perhaps someone of a different background and country from you?

[@martinoamello3017]

Refugees are all around the world and most will never see a seaside resort much less be allowed to stay in a fully staffed hotel with free accommodations. Sorry to say it, but capitalism moves on every time from desperation and poverty. Corporate businesses aren't built around the idea of charity and governments are not build around people desperate to leave their own countries. I feel very sad for Ukrainians, but they're not forced to live in squalid refugee camps in the middle of a desert either. I've spend quite a portion of my adult life being homeless. There were several times a container home would have been fantastic.

[@HowlingWo1f]

This it’s really sad, We should be treating them with more dignity & respect. I’m sure this is not easy for them, and we should be giving them that assistance to find work & Helping them to integrate into society.

[@lilymay7171]

Nicely said.

[@nervgear2254]

Sorry, NO! When you have pretence to live in luxury or are rude then you can go back to Ukraine!

[@thistime3889]

I'm wondering why there aren't more covering the open jobs in tourism in Europe. Maybe because some employers are shitty and deserve to not get their staff, but others are fine. Those who offer accomodation or good salary to pay for own accomodation, offer good working hours and predictable shifts, those can be applied to. They should pay the same as regular citizens would get. The tourism industry in Europe is in very high need for staff. Although maybe those refugees would need a good place to bring their children to, that can handle traumatized children, while the mothers are busy working. We should also not forget, that it's not Bulgaria paying for them, but the European Union, which Bulgaria profits from higher tax income and hopefully being able to spend that money in a wise manner. Bulgaria should treat them well and not just being interested in filling the pockets of their own industry, throwing people out, because money wasn't spend wisely.

[@buckrogers8889]

why should ukrainian refugees live at beachside hotels, this is not Club Med. Those refugees live better than ordinary European. They will be offered hotels inside the country not on the beach, take it or leave it.

[@hamoudeallam645]

@@thistime3889 where the European Union get it's money from?

[@thinkingdromadervlog6164]

Well Bulgaria need money and money come from turism ,if they offer shelter in other places is ok !

[@bayerischemotorenwerke5252]

I didnt even know that tourists went to Bulgaria lol

[@lukeamato2348]

Lmao ya when i think of vacation one of the last places i think is hmmm...Bulgaria lmao

[@dwartbg1]

@@bayerischemotorenwerke5252 Bulgaria is one of the most visited countries in the world, yes world not only Europe.

[@jeroenberkenbosch7072]

oh well , not the first time some are greedy . they feel victimized , but how can you demand "luxurious" shelter ? if its room enough , dry , warm when its cold , and cool when its warm and one can eat and drink enough . then the rest is all luxury . bulgaria isnt a wealthy country , hence they go for tourists over refugees ! 22,- a day is pretty cheap . 8,- ? no wonder that they choose for income , a bancrupt hotel is no benefit to the bulgarian state . when empty , and the refugee`s could even help out ? as some here in the netherlands do ? your not forced , but it does take off their minds of the conflict , and thinking about it constantly .

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

I think those houses were the emergency shelters we heard about too. There's nobody to blame but Putin and his schizophrenic Nat Socs and if those are the same houses accommodations were made, and for good enough reason it would be asking alot for Bulgaria to miss out on tourist session when the rev was what got those rooms made in thr first place

[@lilymay7171]

When you say some will be greedy I wasn’t sure who you were referring to. The politicians who were given $160 million dollars to aid the refugees? Or the hotelier who appears to have done their best to help until the government slashed their funding? Or the refugees, who I didn’t see complaining about being moved? The only insinuation of greed I noted was from the politicians who apparently ‘suggested’ that the refugees were too demanding wanting ‘luxury stays’ by the seaside. Call me crazy but I find it difficult to believe the refugees had much say in where they were initially placed, and as stated, didn’t see any complaints about being moved. If the politicians really said that I can only guess that they’re feeling overwhelmed with their jobs (never a good sign) and have decided to be downright rude to deflect from that.

[@jeroenberkenbosch7072]

@@lilymay7171 in my own experience , as i stated before . there are some who think they have the right for a higher standard of life as a refugee ( if your "wealthy" , but no chance of cashing in , some still feel privileged ) . and thats why i do find the "statements" made by these politicians hard , but also a hint of truth is in it . and true , its not as if one could sign themselves up for where they would be sheltered . and most dont complain , but its the upperclass , who thinks they have a right to chose ! its a freaking war , money doesnt buy you lives lost back . and thats unfortunate that some think that way of feeling priviliged . the only ones who don`t , are the ones that been on the bottom and worked themselves upwards and apreciate all they have and get .

[@friedstein4289]

@@jeroenberkenbosch7072 Exactly what were experiencing with the refugees in France and especially in Luxembourg.

[@jeroenberkenbosch7072]

@@friedstein4289 "some" ! not all ! is also my opinion . most are not so "priviliged" but any nation has those , and any century !

[@targe4070]

Based, no freeloader!

[@michaelmatwijiw3045]

Thanks for the help pray Ukraine wins and you are not next on Russia’s list

[@RampantFury925]

@Leon Klaus Found Putin's bitch.

[@michaelmatwijiw3045]

@Leon Klaus I have been called worse

[@hamoudeallam645]

@@michaelmatwijiw3045 Ukraine already won. The east part will b Russia, and the West will become Poland. And the rest will stay with huge debts to pay, thx to zelinsky who will b having fun at some beach in the US.

[@michaelmatwijiw3045]

@@hamoudeallam645 Russia will lose eventually and be broken into separate independent states

[@KraliMishev]

That's why it's our government that needs to help them, not random businessmen that will lose everything for helping. This is absolutely awful news.

[@jasperzanjani]

any young women should be shipped to the frontlines - equal pay for equal work

[@hasibmunna313]

Come to Asia 🌏

[@dargeo1406]

The communication between Ukrainian refugees and our government agencies should have been much better. But people WERE offered other hotels when the initial program ended and no one was left in the street. Those seaside hotels should have realized helping people in need is the best advertising and hotels full of cheerful kids are better than empty hotels waiting for tourists. Especially during a war close to the Black Sea where Russia did some horrific things. Love and peace to all Ukrainians! 🇧🇬❤️🇺🇦

[@g4joe]

Nothing personal, its just Business.

[@simonezaza78]

This luxury costs the state 100 million euros! For 8 months of war, these people neither learn the language, nor work, nor do they want to integrate into the Republic of Bulgaria. They just want the state to feed them

[@snowmoon7385]

V bad....kindly make some setup for them...Being refugees is not easy.

[@augustussamuels528]

What about the money raised for the people? Has it all gone on war

[@connorkenway09]

It goes for people still in Ukraine, not those accomodated abroad.

[@davidbaldwin9830]

Sorry but people need to make money. The Ukrainians can live in Army barracks or in tents because they only need Shelter not some hotel room. If the hotels are not making MONEY it is harder for the country to provide services to the Ukrainians... oh and I am in Lviv...

[@lilymay7171]

Tents?! Surely $160 million can find safer lodging for women and children than tents!

[@user-ii3nr8gs6v]

@@lilymay7171 Tents were never used! After the seaside hotels they were sent to a refugee camp for less than two days and then moved to state owned holiday resorts. And the camp btw was especially made for refugees because of the wars in Syria, Afghanistan etc. and was approved by the EU so there’s nothing wrong with it. There are more than 100k Ukrainians here do you honestly believe that until now hotels gave a roof over their head and food 3 times a day for free? If we want the money to last them a long time we have to be frugal no matter the inconveniences.

[@lilymay7171]

@@user-ii3nr8gs6v for your perspective my comment was in reference to the comment above saying that the Ukrainians can live in tents. Not my own beliefs. So, thanks very much for your out of line response.

[@user-ii3nr8gs6v]

@@lilymay7171 My bad, in my defence tents were actually prepared for them and idk how but even air conditioning was added. I thought you were referring to that.

[@lilymay7171]

@@user-ii3nr8gs6v no worries, take care👍

[@grimempathy7543]

Americans rise up here and give these people what they need. I am talking to my people. Rise up and show the world how things are done and should be. Get these people into homes. We as people together can't be stopped when it comes to anything we wanna do. So let's use our power of the mighty dollar and help them. Thank you my people.

[@protonneutron9046]

Why? The EU is larger and richer than the USA and it is happening in EUROPE. WTF doesn't EUROPE handle this?

[@grimempathy7543]

@@protonneutron9046 . It's in our nature to be there for people in need like this. It isn't part of the snobby Europeans way of life to do these things like us. We are better in every way and that includes our hearts.

[@protonneutron9046]

@@grimempathy7543 Then pony up money and bring some over to live in YOUR house. Have you done that yet???????

[@grimempathy7543]

@@protonneutron9046 . I have given money bro because I do what I know is right. How about you what have you done ?. I bet nothing seeing the way your speaking right now. It's only worth your time if it's you getting right. Are you one of those give me another stimulus check people huh.

[@protonneutron9046]

@@grimempathy7543 Show proof and amount & who paid to or STFU Also FAIL for attempting to create a Straw Man argument. And if you don't know you just did that fail for not having an education as high as 5th grade when education is FREE

[@svilenkondakov4997]

My country Bulgaria is a poor country, I support that all the Ukrainian refugees should receive shelter. It is better than the "Syrian" "refugees", who received as much pay as a working Bulgarian. We need money from Europe one way or another; tourism is a huge industry for Bulgaria.

[@thistime3889]

So you were welcoming the additional money for the refugees from the European Union, that paid for their accomodation? Maybe Bulgaria didn't use the money in a wise manner, but gave it to the already rich hotels at the black sea, that now want to have even more... Imprisoning refugees like in 1:40 isn't a wise idea either, if you paid attention to history... Maybe this can be solved in a more humanitarian way from now on. The European Union money raises Bulgarias tax income, so use it wise.

[@Cv3T0m1R]

Докога ще я повтаряте тазиглупост че била бедна България? Харесва ли ви това самоунижение? Бедна може да е в сравнение с Германия и Франция, но е безумно богата в сравнение с 3/4 от останалия свят. Обясни на един индиец или сомалиец че България е бедна, да видим дали ще те разбере.

[@honeyheart8215]

@@Cv3T0m1R Един Македонски албанец познат със бащи ми, разпраяше какво добро впечатление му е направил на българското черноморие. Изглеждало е всичко много подредено, цивилизовано, и европейски стандарт. Хората оценяват и виждат, а ганьовците в БГ само мрънкат.

[@svilenkondakov4997]

@@thistime3889 Politicians steal the money. 2 years ago just as there were in the Summer protests in Belarus, at the same time there were protests in Bulgaria against politicians, who steal money. The problem is that after the Soviet Union fell, they weren't purged; now these are the same politicians as in Soviet times. I think Bulgaria needs a strong anti-corruption institution. (of course it starts with education, but especially with punishing corruption in my opinion)

[@svilenkondakov4997]

@@Cv3T0m1R Вярно, България е невероятно красива страна, и сравнително по богата от средната на светът. Аз исках да кажа, най бедната от Европейския Саюз. Ама сега виждам, дори и Молдова, най бедната държава в Европа, е приела повече бежанци от България.

[@leilagomulka5690]

💔💔💔

[@olivier8264]

enough of free loading, return or find a job and get to work.

[@blacktee3993]

From golden sands to burgas black sands.

[@cynthiamarie2107]

What happened to the $160 million?

[@oursalvationisinunity6224]

Friends! On May 7, 2022 at 15.00 GMT, an international forum was held on the platform of the International Social Project Creative Society. Global crisis We are PEOPLE WE WANT TO LIVE. Volunteers and scientists from 180 countries participated in it, it was translated into 100 languages, this is a very important forum for all people on the planet and everyone should watch it!!! Together we are a huge force!

[@badhombre4942]

Perhaps they could get Clownskyy to part with the stolen billions in his offshore bank accounts and pay for their luxurious demands.

[@watjejanssen7535]

money over people sad !

[@cheebacheeo5876]

Sad that money talks poop walks. World spins by money, there's too little room for humanity. #SlavaUkraini! 💙💛 #HeroicSlava #GoZelenskyGo #JusticeForUkraine #LetsFightForOurRightsTogether

[@napalmholocaust9093]

Give them a break. Most fled with nothing. You have to help them with everything. I'd rather be at the seaside in a hotel too and not in the ghetto in a metal box. Same as the people complaining would. Same as anybody.

[@marvinyo5]

They have had a break so far, if i lost everything i would be glad for anything a metal box is better than a tent, homeless or a bombed out ruin with Russian shells.

[@connorkenway09]

Unless you want the hotels becoming bankrupted ghetto blocks that no one tends for then this is what they have to live with. These same hotels can offer accomodation for 8-9 out of 12 months a year, the other 3 to 4 months they need to function as businesses.

[@krsmovie1939]

I'd rather be at the seaside hotel. And 1000 of clever people like you as well. And than the hotel can't operate anymore. Who cares about what you want? You're a guest in this country! Appreciate what they offer you or leave.

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

I actually wouldn't. My mom was a drunk and when I grew up alot of my other family were uncaring douchebags and holes I didn't want to feel indepted too If I couldn't have what my great grandma gave, I was always content with some sticks over the ground or borrowing somebody's fishrack who I know wouldn't mind it if they knew my was was starting another night of boom town with creepy old men I didn't want to be near. I'm sure the Ukrianians who understand Bulgaria needs the revenue appreciate a clean aluminum box during the warm yet not hot summer just as much as a seaside hotel, and I'm sure more definitely don't want to feel like either either a burden or indepted to somebody who isn't providing for the spirit

[@enisramadan8148]

Nepalm, Well i live in Bulgaria and i see how most of the ukrainians are driving S classes, A8, M5(all are produced 2015 or above ) while the average bulgarian is driving 20year old VW golf. Tell why should I pay their summer vacation in Sunny beach in 4star hotel?

[@migsvensurfing6310]

Money talks Sad to see.

[@snyrting66]

JUST THE BEGINNING... OTHER E.U. STATE WILL FOLLOW

[@mariampetilla5890]

Let Russians pay their hotel.

[@janeck.8695]

There are Ukrainian refugees living in tents in other EU countries. While the war in Ukraine is atrocious (as wars are), the countries who accepted the refugees don't owe the Ukrainian refugees a comfy stay at the seaside. A refugee gets the permission to stay in another country, however, that doesn't come with the choice of a hotel reservation.

[@Marc_Gagne]

Now we see who Ukraine's allies really are! We, here in Canada, welcome you. !!! Glory to free and sovereign Ukraine !!! May the war end quickly and all of Ukraine's citizens return home !!!

[@mariusdon3429]

Your coment have non sense ....you want them to ruin their economy forever ? They just mouve them to cheaper hotels ...wtf....it's something normal!

[@connorkenway09]

What a dumb statement. We are literally 200-300 kilometers from the frontline. I didn't hear Canada organising flights all the way to Ontario for hundreds of thousands of refugees.

[@sarahn372]

They will never back home from the rich Canada where they can get more money than in Ukraina

[@WhatHappenedIn-vt3vq]

@@connorkenway09 Some of us are soaked up in the patriotism and go blind, but I believe we'll all look at things fairly in the future when things calm down. We're worse here in tbe U.S in situations like this and I'm from a state among the worst in these kind of scenerios when rallies start I know I'm not usually immune, but it didn't take me long to see the spirit Bulgaria showed before the video loaded

[@nilslarson7532]

i like the last part about returning home...

[@leleblockhd6828]

"Where the money starts the humanity ends." 😔

[@modrytriko]

Now... Most of you will probably hate this comment but... A lot of people from Ukraine taking advantage of this refugee crisis and they leaving Ukraine even if they don't have to. This does most apply for the ukrainian gypsies. Every country has enought of those but suddenly there's more of them wich make it much more difficuilt. Need to say that the most people in the countries where they migrate to don't want them to be there at all but they are still people. Who don't want work and just juicing money and other support for themselves. At least most of the normal ukrainian refugess willing to work.

[@joseleaci2802]

Yes the summer is coming. I'm wondering: the Ukrainians are dying for what?

[@theraiderra8798]

Let me guess... Russian tourists?

[@ViewByRay]

got 2 spare rooms. if any Ukraine women want to stay more than happy to accept. uk based

[@OceanSwimmer]

....so, has the EU money run out? Where did it go? Very sad.

[@connorkenway09]

Unknown. We did get more than Poland did. But a third of our economy is tourism. The reason they can only stay until end of May in the hotels are all the reservations made from last year. These hotels need to make money not to go bankrupt. You see what happened to Sri Lanka when tourism stops.

[@user-ci9gy2do1z]

110 000 refugees, staying up to 100 days (lets say average 70 days), 40 BGN per refugee daily = 308 000 000 BGN. Turn it into euros and you'll get it.

[@baqaqipekhebi7148]

Some are unfortunately very demanding. Saw that with my own eyes!

[@nnnn4916]

Where?

[@ticket67]

Non-news.

[@OstblockLatina]

I don't know about other countries, but as a Polish having access to independent Polish media, I hear there are no legal regulations made for Ukrainians who have been hosted by Polish people and who didn't get the PESEL number, enabling their Polish hosts to be refunded by the state for the costs of Ukranian guests' upkeeping. There is a growing number of Ukrainians in Poland who are threatened with homelessness and poverty in Poland due to that (and in countries more to the west even more so, because of the language barrier seriously limiting their work opportunities and with that a chance to get a job to support themselves), because many of their hosts had been let down by the state and can't afford to support them anymore. I can understand the hotel owners' problems here, they have a lot of bills to pay, especially after a long covid-related lockdown etc. That's where the state should step in, but not always does, unfortunately. If there is no sufficient intervention from the states inviting and hosting refugees, a life in flight for Ukrainians becomes an affair that is only affordable for the wealthy. Forcing people with limited financial possibilities into either staying of returning to their homeland where they are threatened with death and abuse from the invading army.

[@tallgest]

What happen to the 160 million dollars given to the government to help the refugees?

[@MEERU_K]

exactly

[@user-ci9gy2do1z]

@@MEERU_K 110 000 refugees, staying up to 100 days (lets say average 70 days), 40 BGN per refugee daily = 308 000 000 BGN. 1$=1.82 BGN, so the expenditure so far sums up to above 169 000 000$. Any questions?