Editorial Standards
Every article published on Shumen.UK follows a consistent editorial process. We do not publish rumour, speculation, or unverified social media posts as news.
Two-Source Verification
Every major factual claim is verified against at least two independent sources before publication. Where only one source is available, this is stated clearly in the article.
Source Attribution
All source articles are linked and credited at the bottom of every piece. We do not hide where information comes from.
British Perspective
Stories are selected and framed for relevance to British expats in Bulgaria, not simply translated. We explain what things mean for you, not just what happened.
Human Journalism
Articles are written and edited by a human editor, not auto-generated. AI tools may assist with translation and research, but every published article is reviewed and signed off by Adrian Dane.
No Clickbait
Headlines accurately reflect article content. We do not use misleading headlines, manufactured outrage, or exaggerated claims to drive traffic.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we correct it and note the correction. Accuracy matters more than saving face.
Why Shumen.UK exists
There are hundreds of Bulgarian news outlets, but almost none in English, and none written specifically for British expats. Google Translate gets you the words but not the context. What does a new road-closure law actually mean if you drive a UK-registered car? What does a Bulgarian election result mean for property ownership rules?
Shumen.UK answers those questions. We cover Bulgarian national news, local Shumen stories, and maintain practical guides on residency, driving, health, and money, updated as the rules change.
The site is based in Shumen because that's where Adrian lives. But coverage is national: anything affecting British expats anywhere in Bulgaria is fair game.
What we are not
We are not a legal service. Nothing on Shumen.UK is legal advice. For immigration, residency, or tax questions, consult a qualified Bulgarian lawyer or official government sources.
We are not affiliated with the Bulgarian government, any political party, or any embassy or consulate.
We are not a translation agency. We select, verify, and contextualise stories, we do not offer wholesale translation of Bulgarian documents.
Books I've written
Outside of Shumen.UK, Adrian writes fiction. Two books were published in 2025, one science fiction, one cosy mystery, in case either is your thing.
The Echo of the Static
A four-episode sci-fi saga. Between radio channels, in the frequencies nobody monitors, something has been transmitting. The question isn't whether the signals are intelligent, it's what they want, and whether the answer should be shared.
Published 31 August 2025 路 ISBN 9798263113377 路 Paperback & Kindle
The Lennykins Chronicles: The Foxwood Mystery
A cosy mystery. In the village of Foxwood, a retired headmistress is found dead with a will that leaves everything to her cats. An unlikely investigator, a suspicious cast of locals, and a killer hiding in plain sight. Warm, clever, and rather more sinister than it first appears.
Published 3 October 2025 路 ISBN 9798268414783 路 Hardcover, Paperback & Kindle 路 Free with Kindle Unlimited
Working on something interesting?
Shumen.UK is a labour of love rather than a full-time job, so there's headroom for the occasional outside project. Past and ongoing things include Whatchan (UK football TV listings), the books above, and The Village Rejects on Bandcamp, a small music project that mostly exists for fun.
If you're building something, a publication, a niche site, an e-learning project, anything that sounds interesting, and you think a second pair of hands would help, I'm happy to chat. No pitch deck required; an email is fine.
Got a story to share?
Brits, Bulgarians, Americans, Dutch retirees, anyone living here with a story the community will find useful. Human-interest pieces, business journeys, useful local know-how, community news. We publish a fair amount from contributors, and the editorial bar is high but reachable. The submission page explains exactly what we accept and what we do not.
Get in touch
Story tips, corrections, advertising enquiries, project ideas, or just to say hello.
hello@shumen.uk