In East European countries naturism has difficulties to break through. After the rapid evolution in Yugoslavia and, to a less degree, on the beaches of Rumania and the GDR, Bulgaria has now its naturist site, near Ropotamo.
In spite of the continuous efforts of the INF itself and of its correspondent in Sofia, Dr. Todor Bostandjiev, a psychiastrist, (who is preparing a publication on naturism), the Bulgarian authorities remain reluctant. Recently, the national tourist organization, Balkantourist, officially informed the INF that "they had not succeeded in obtaining an authorization to create campings and other accommodation facilities for naturists in this country." Ropotamo was not mentioned anymore.
On the other hand, the Tourist Department in Sofia previously communicated that they were willing to put free beaches and campings at the disposal of foreign naturists on condition that the INF or its affiliated federations could guarantee a certain number of visitors every year.
Also Poland has shown its interest in naturism: two Polish observers visited the INF Congress in London last summer.
Finally, there are rumours about a small naturist site being created at the borders of Lake Balaton (Hungary), where a small group should be trying to come to a certain form of organization. More concrete details on this project will be gratefully welcomed at the secretariat.
(Source: INF Press Bulletin, November 1970)
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