JimJ
English expat in Bulgaria
Forum posts
1723
About me
English
Speaks Greek, English, French, Bulgarian, German
Registration: 07 December 2015
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Bulgaria
Seattle, Washington, USA
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Athens, Attica, Greece
Singapore, Singapore
Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
England
Activity
DN visa in Bulgaria by Mike J1234
Hey,I want to apply for the DN visa in January. I'm trying to figure out - as a freelancer I don't always have contract with those I work with (most of my income is with a company which we have no contract), is it ok to not show contract? My ...
@Mike J1234 You should also be aware that anti-Israeli sentiment is on the increase in the Balkans.. Read More
Having Electric meter moved by Jules999
HiHas anybody ever had their electric meter moved from within their garden area to a post outside their house? And if so what was the cost incurred please? It's really inconvenient having it within the property / garden area, not only if you own ...
The new generation of meters are readable remotely, so siting isn't so critical anymore. The "battery back-up" of many alarm systems just powers the outdoor siren (and usually a strobe) in case of power failure, deliberate or not; an internal ... Read More
Having Electric meter moved by Jules999
HiHas anybody ever had their electric meter moved from within their garden area to a post outside their house? And if so what was the cost incurred please? It's really inconvenient having it within the property / garden area, not only if you own ...
Yes, but it's also convenient for prospective burglars to turn off the power to your house and camera/alarm system too.. Read More
Rental nightmares in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in Bulgaria can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, or ...
Quite a number of landlords don't want their tenants officially registered at their property, and the landlord's under no obligation to permit, let alone facilitate, it. It's important for a tenant to specify that they wish to be registered at the ... Read More
Selling a property via company by Jules999
Hi Does anybody know if you sell your property via company ownership as the director ( my husband ) can the funds received be deposited into any Bulgarian bank account nominated by him? Or will the notary insist that he has a business bank account ...
Absolutely! Tax avoidance is common sense, a big difference from tax evasion (which of course is pretty much unheard of here in Bg...😎) Read More
Bad news...or is it? by JimJ
More BS from Novinite for your enjoyment...https://tinyurl.com/ytycbctm
Just to spell it out:Bulgaria has always fluctuated between #1 and #5 cheapest in EU pump prices; it's currently #4. The "percentage rise" in the Novinite report is correct but just applying simple arithmetic principles reveals that the conclusion ... Read More
Bad news...or is it? by JimJ
More BS from Novinite for your enjoyment...https://tinyurl.com/ytycbctm
What is BS? Facts from the European statititics? - @SimCityAT No - the BS in question relates to things that are indeed facts but presented in a way which misleads the average reader, apparently successfully. Can you not see the BS in that report? ... Read More
A Great Lady is gone by JimJ
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/25/dolly-parton-country-singer-dead
@SimCityAT Because some of my esteemed readership has short attention spans, mayhap? 😎Alternatively, because shortened links work just as well and retain an element of mystery... 😁 Read More
Recommendation for family lawyer in Varna by chrichri13
I’m looking for a highly experienced family lawyer based in Varna who has strong expertise in German family law. The court hearings in my case are currently taking place at BalchikI would really appreciate recommendations from anyone who has ...
@chrichri13 Indeed so. But it may be possible to have the case moved to Sofia. Having been in the business, I can assure you of what you no doubt already know: you can have it good or you can have it cheap, but not both together. Read More
Recommendation for family lawyer in Varna by chrichri13
I’m looking for a highly experienced family lawyer based in Varna who has strong expertise in German family law. The court hearings in my case are currently taking place at BalchikI would really appreciate recommendations from anyone who has ...
Yes, but they're unsurprisingly all based in Sofia ..Ruskov & KollegenIgnatova & PartnersD. Vladimirov & Partners Read More
A Great Lady is gone by JimJ
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/25/dolly-parton-country-singer-dead
@janemulberry Just don't forget Tom Cantor's very sensible advice... 😎https://tinyurl.com/4c5ckevv Read More
Roma family gone! by Kath948381
The Roma family who lived across the lane from me appear to have moved. They were in the house last winter , but they had a huge TV disc thing installed even before they got an inside bathroom or running water, now the TV disc had gone as have ...
@Kath948381 I wonder what's happened with you after your last visit to this site months ago - it'd be interesting to hear how the construction went/is going and what the new neighbours are like.. Read More
A Great Lady is gone
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/25/dolly-parton-country-singer-dead Read More
Looking for a bucolic existence in uneventful BG? Think again... by JimJ
https://tinyurl.com/4pva2e29https://tinyurl.com/3vetfr8j
The White House -- I think he must have had his portrait done by the artist who did Dorian Grey's. - @janemulberry I have no problems with someone hanging him in the attic - or from a lamppost if they want to boost their street cred... 😁 Read More
Anyone here in Aheloy? by Laila Stancioff
Would love to meet
Welcome to The Madhouse! 😁There used to be quite a few Brits in Aheloy years ago but I think many of them sold up after the problems with some of the big developers and their shady practices. I hear it's a nice place but maybe very quiet ... Read More