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Bulgarian actress Radina Kardzhilova and her partner Plamen Dimov organized a nearly three-week camper trip through Greece. They visited four campsites, including Armenistis and Thalata Kalamitsi, and stayed at a small campsite near Neos Marmaras. Instead of hotels, the couple chose the freedom of waking up on a different beach each morning.
US company Lightship has unveiled the AE1 caravan with its own electric motor and 78 kWh battery, which actively assists the towing vehicle. The Trek Drive system activates the motor when load increases, cutting EV range loss to 5–10% instead of the typical 50%. The caravan also features regenerative braking and 1800 W solar panels, providing up to 48 km of extra range per day. The base version costs around €155,000, while the top version is approximately €255,000.
Actress Radina Kardzhilova and Plamen Dimov spent nearly three weeks in Greece traveling in a camper. She shared photos on social media and said that for them, the real luxury is not expensive destinations but the freedom to wake up in different places by the sea. Their two sons joined them, spending days on beaches and in nature instead of in front of screens.
Actress Radina Kardzhilova and Plamen Dimov shared photos from their summer camper trip along the Greek coast. The couple spent nearly three weeks traveling, visiting several campsites, one of which became a favorite. Kardzhilova's sons from a previous relationship joined them. The actress said the appeal lies in waking up each day in a new place by the sea, not in luxury hotels.
Lyuba Batemberska from the 'Save Karadere' initiative called for regulation of camping rather than a ban. This followed an inspection at Karadere beach near Byala (Varna region), where nearly 1000 caravans, campers and tents were found. All illegal structures received notices of a ban on staying at the beach, which is state property and a nature tourism zone. If not removed by August 7, forced removal at the violators' expense will follow. Fines for zone A, which includes Karadere, range from 500 to 3000 leva. Batemberska doubts the figure of 1000 objects and noted that no places for nature recreation have been designated, and issues of waste collection and control remain unresolved.
Authorities in Bulgaria have started inspections of illegal campsites at Kara Dere beach in the Varna region. Hundreds of caravans, motorhomes and tents occupied about 50% of the beach area, which is prohibited by law. Offenders received warnings to remove the objects, with fines ranging from 500 to 3000 leva for repeat violations.
Bulgarian actress Radina Kardzhilova is spending her summer holiday on the Black Sea coast with Plamen Dimov, her two sons, and their dog. The couple travels in a camper, cooks outdoors, and shares photos on social media. Kardzhilova said she gained three kilograms from happiness. Colleagues Yulian Vergov with his daughter and Hristo Pudev with his wife are also vacationing at the seaside.
Inspectors from Varna regional administration, the environmental agency and the forestry authority found dozens of caravans parked on the dunes, sand and green areas of Kara Dere beach. Some owners removed license plates to avoid identification; others received fines ranging from €250 to €1,500. The beach is state property and a nature tourism zone where camping is banned. If owners do not remove their structures by August 7, forced removal will begin at their expense.
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Around 1,000 illegally placed tents, caravans and campers were found at Kara Dere beach near Byala. Owners have until August 7 to remove them voluntarily, otherwise they will be forcibly dismantled.
Officials from several institutions began warning owners of tents, caravans and campers on the beach at Kara Dere near Byala, Varna region. The joint operation involves the Byala municipality, police, the Forestry Agency and the Regional Environment and Water Inspectorate. A regulation adopted last September bans placing tents and caravans in Kara Dere as of April this year. About 50% of the beach area is occupied by such objects. Fines range from 500 to 1,000 leva, with repeat offences from 1,500 to 3,000 leva; damaging dunes carries fines of 10,000 to 30,000 leva. Owners have been given a deadline to remove their property voluntarily, otherwise it will be forcibly removed.
A joint inspection initiated by the Varna regional administration found almost 1,000 caravans, campers, tents and dozens of vehicles on the four-kilometre Byala–Karadere beach, where such camping is prohibited. The beach is in Zone A, where temporary structures must be at least 500 metres from the shoreline. Each unit received a notice to voluntarily remove by 7 August; otherwise the Byala municipality will enforce removal at the owners' expense. Fines range from 500 to 3,000 leva.
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Authorities in Varna region are inspecting illegal caravans and tents at Kara Dere beach. Fines reach 30,000 leva, with possible forced removal.
Authorities on the Greek peninsula of Halkidiki have deployed drones to enforce beach regulations. Since the start of the season, 3,500 complaints have been filed, leading to fines for over 150 establishments. 13 tourists were fined €300 each for setting up tents and caravans in forest areas where camping is banned.
Japanese company Annex RV introduced the Liberty 52 REi motorhome built on a Toyota Camroad chassis. At about 5.2 meters long, it is shorter than the Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok. The camper can carry up to eight people, with a U-shaped lounge, sleeping for five, a kitchen, and a compact bathroom. It features a 3.0L diesel engine (144 hp), 6-speed automatic, optional all-wheel drive, and lithium-ion batteries up to 9.6 kWh. Price is around 16 million yen, available only in Japan.
Actor Bashar Rahal has again avoided expensive hotels and is vacationing at the Gradina campsite near Sozopol. He sits in the shade in front of his caravan while his son Andy sleeps on his lap. Rahal owns a caravan at the campsite and has spent summers there for 20 years. Andy was born in May 2025, the first child of Rahal and actress Lyubomira Bashova.
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On the A9 motorway in Thuringia, Germany, a camper van crashed into a queue of cars formed due to a traffic jam. According to different sources, between 9 and 34 people were injured, one seriously. Nine vehicles were damaged, including two minibuses carrying 11 children with special needs. Damage estimated at 350,000 euros.
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On the A9 motorway in Thuringia, a campervan crashed into a queue of cars formed due to a traffic jam. 34 people were injured, including children with special needs. Damage is estimated at 350,000 euros.
Greek authorities have tightened beach conduct rules for the summer season 2026. Tents, motorhomes and caravans are banned outside licensed campsites, with fines ranging from €300 to €3,000. Portable speakers and loud music are considered noise pollution, fines from €100 to €500. Paddleboarding is allowed only up to 500 m from shore, one person per board, prohibited before sunrise and after sunset, fine €250. Pollution of the beach or seawater can result in fines up to €58,000.
A charity concert will be held on July 25 in the Sofia village of Marchaevo to support a family whose restaurant camper was destroyed by arson on July 14. The family had invested all savings into the camper to enable their disabled son to work and socialize. The event is organized by the deputy mayor of Vitosha district Ashot Kazaryan and the district mayor arch. Zarko Klinkov. Special guest performer is Ivan Dinev-Ustata.
In the Meden Rudnik district of Burgas, an SUV towing a caravan failed to give way to a motorcyclist, resulting in a heavy collision. The motorcycle remained on the roadway, with debris scattered across the intersection. Police are on site investigating and managing traffic. No official update on the motorcyclist's condition has been released yet.
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