up by 13.53 % from the like period a year ago, according to data of the Economy Ministry quoted by its press service. Most tourists, 277,445, came from Germany, followed by Greece, 256,659, Macedonia, 121,360, Britain 89,105 and Russia, 74,453. Interest in Bulgaria as a tourist destination grows most rapidly among EU nationals - EU tourists have increased by 21.14%, against an average rise of 13.53 % in foreign holiday-makers.