Adriana Petrova
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Registration: 10 April 2023
Medtronic minimed insulin pump and supply by Marharyta
Please if anybody knows about diabetes clinic in Varna or endocrinologist which can manage insulin pump therapy and how to get a medtronic insulin pump supply in Bulgaria
hi, there's 5 clinics in Varnahttps://www.medtronic.com/Traveling/clinicsByCity.jsp?area=&country=BG&rgn=&city=6547&cityName=Varna Read More
taxi from near svishtov to levski by Suzi Masterson
my van died on thursday afternoon and is currently at the garage. im hoping its sorted tomorrow. my dads frying into sofia on tuesday mid day. im planning to get the train from my place (near svishtov) to levski train station. then grab a train to ...
@Suzi Masterson Hi, you can call OK Svishtov0631 64449 Read More
Tick bite urgent advice needed by ruby_hosh
Hello everyone,Last night my youngest got a tick stuck in her armpit, which was quite a scare for us. A villager helped us remove it by dabbing the tick with cotton soaked in alcohol. She still has a small red lump in her armpit now. We've kept the ...
Hi, first please note it is normal to have a small red bump still.If you want to test the tick you should take it to РЗИ Veliko Tarnovo.Otherwise you can get blood samples in any laboratory for Lyme decease, even if that's the case ... Read More
Smoking in Bulgaria by TonyFF
I am very surprised nobody raises this topic. Are you guys all smokers on this forum? This is one thing I hate in Bulgaria ( and anywhere in the world that smoking is prevalent)- so many people smoke.How do you deal with it if you are non-smoker? ...
Bulgaria smoking is nothing compared to Spain one for instance, so I would say it is more "civilised" in that respect Read More
Question about WISE by TonyFF
I just started applying to get WISE.The verification process requires to get a photo via my phone and to upload my passport.Is this one time deal or I have to constantly be verified when I move money?
hi, it is one time deal, Wise is great :) Read More
Pavel VT region by Diaslos312
Hi all new to the form and jusr recently purchased a property in the village of Pavel, Polski Trambesh municipality, Veliko Tarnovo region.Was wandering if any expats are in the village or close by. Will be over in few weeks finalise the purchase be ...
hi, Pavel is a lovely village, very close to Polski Trambesh. There are several shops and a pub, regular buses, also the new highway will be passing really close to the village. The locals can guide you on electrician and gardener in the area Read More
Varna/Dobrich vs Veliko Tarnovo region by JosieCrew
Hi All,We seem to have whittled our locations down to Varna or Dobrich and around VT, what are pros/cons of each or where would you choose and why?So far the main con of around VT is the distance to the airport. We might be flitting back and forth ...
Just to mention that Gorna Oryahovitsa airport is now in development, will serve domestic flights definately and hopefully international ones in the close future Read More
Owner of property by emmajayne1974
HiI bought my property around 14 years ago and I have not been back to it for years, I handed the keys over to a friend and swopped it for a static, however that person has passed away and I just wondered if there was a register to see if I still ...
@janemulberryWell, that's not entirely true, besides such cases are easily argued over and property can be claimed back. Read More
Owner of property by emmajayne1974
HiI bought my property around 14 years ago and I have not been back to it for years, I handed the keys over to a friend and swopped it for a static, however that person has passed away and I just wondered if there was a register to see if I still ...
@emmajayne1974Sure, just send any document/notary deeds Read More
Owner of property by emmajayne1974
HiI bought my property around 14 years ago and I have not been back to it for years, I handed the keys over to a friend and swopped it for a static, however that person has passed away and I just wondered if there was a register to see if I still ...
@emmajayne1974If you're paying taxes it should be all yours, otherwise I can check for you if you pm some details Read More
Burglary rate in Bulgaria by GuestPoster3658
Reading this forum you'd think Bulgaria is plagued with domestic property burglaries.But according to these statistics Bulgaria has a burglary rate over 6x less than the UK and over 3x less than Ireland.I have never been burgled living in the UK or ...
hi, I believe /according to statistics/ that crime rate in Bulgaria is much lower than in Western Europe Read More
Dobromirka by rjburns
Thanks to all the replies to previous post My husband is in Bulgaria at the minute Does anyone know about Dobromirka . I hear it has a bus route but was wondering about the village itself !
@rjburnsThere is a regular bus to Sevlievo /3 times a day/, but I mostly use my car. Easy drive to Veliko Tarnovo - 30 min Read More
Seeking advice about the Bulgarian housing market by GoingDutch
We, a family of 4, are struggling a lot with the Bulgarian housing market and are even considering leaving Bulgaria for this. We have been living (on and off) in Bulgaria for 4 years. We have been renting so far and have been trying to buy several ...
JimJ has fully replied matching my opinion and would like to add that the "freedom " you get here is something you will not get anywhere. Overpriced are the properties in Holland for instance, same house for 40 000 euro in Bulgaria will cost over ... Read More
Dobromirka by rjburns
Thanks to all the replies to previous post My husband is in Bulgaria at the minute Does anyone know about Dobromirka . I hear it has a bus route but was wondering about the village itself !
@rjburnsThe village is very nice, I personally own a house there. There are a few shops, bus stop, pub, small river running through the village, easy access too from the main Sofia -Varna road Read More
What type of payments do you use in Bulgaria by TonyFF
Just curious what type of payments do you use in Bulgaria the most?Debit cards, credit cards, cash?I use mostly one specific credit card when I am there ( I have 1.5% cash back on all my purchases with no international transactions ...
Cash, Revolut and bank cards Read More
Moving to Bulgaria : The best/most suitable location by Mickyas
Здравейте Hi all, my wife and I are thinking of a move to Bulgaria, my wife is Slovák, I'm English (geordie), I have my own building business, but had enough of the UK and what is ...
Veliko Tarnovo area is the best choice in my opinion as it is in central Bulgaria with easy access to all other seasonal places - ski or seaside. Plus it is a tourist city all year round Read More
House security by Dav5ey
Does anyone know where I can purchase window guards (plastic or metal) for my house which is unoccupied for lengthy periods? Haskovo region or Plovdiv.
Hi, except for the SOT it is always good to make friends with the neighbours who would keep an eye for you Read More
Security services around Sevlievo and VT by porridgeandprunes
We have a house in a village about halfway between Sevlievo and Veliko Tarnovo. On our last visit we were disappointed to discover that the house and garage had been broken into. We are now thinking about the possibility of installing cameras and/or ...
Delta Guard is a popular security company, also Mania Group Security Read More
Buying an apartment in Sunny-beach by sdaniline
Hi.My first post in this forum. We are planning to buy an appartment in Sunny-beach for holidays and renting out. Over time, we also plan to buy a cheap house with land.Does anyone in this group have an appartment in Sunny-beach and rent their ...
And just to add that there is an annual maintenance fee in the good complexes in Sunny Beach /ones with pools, restaurants, etc/, which depending on the size of the studio/flat can go up to 500-600 eu. Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
@grumpyoldbirdHi, I see they have replied already, It is applicable to all Bulgarian municipalities. Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :) Read More
Borders blocked today by mickeyhart
Hope none of you lot are coming in today. Theres a proper circus with farmers and anti euro *** blocking the roads. ...
The farmers are right, it is unreasonable and humiliating to grow stuff and the government to keep importing and buying the Ukranian ones. Our soil is good and fertile, the Bulgarians have been feeding from this land for thousand of years and now ... Read More
Renovation grants by CarlS1986
Hi all, do BG offer grants to install heat pumps or other energy efficient product when carrying out a renovation on old buildings? Just curious as I know most EU countries do, but I have not seen anything for BG.Thanks, Carl.
Hi, no, these programms finished years ago Read More
Trustable lawyer by Alex1959
Dear friends,We are a middle aged couple looking for Bulgarian property to buy and live. It may be in Varna ,Sofia or Stara Zagora.We need good and trustable lawyer who will help us (check all utilities bills and ownership documents, prepare all ...
@JimJIt is impossible to miss any if the notary does a check with the inheritant document from the municipality is provided. Even if some somehow appear they can t claim the house, they can only sue each other, not the owner. Our lawyers must be ... Read More
Sell the Inheritance Apartment by Snowball6
I have inherited an apartment in Sunny Beach. I will instruct a lawyer but in the meantime, can anyone give me a brief idea of what is involved?
hi, UK wills are not valid in Bulgaria. Are there any other inheritants beside you, f.e. your father or if you have any sister/brother? Read More
Bringing a caravan from the UK by Adriana Petrova
Hello, looking to buy a caravan, if anyone is coming with one to Bulgaria and looking to sell, please contact me, 4/5 berth one, thank you
Thank you for the replies. Which other sites are good for caravans in UK? I really don't understand why caravans are so cheap in UK Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
In the cities they build new apartments which are sold before the building starts then sold again at a higher price when ACT 16 comes.In the villages there arent so many houses for sale now because less people need to move away. I am not an expert ... Read More
Foreign prejudice against people born in Bulgaria by mickeyhart
Whats the deal with foreigners on computers quick to spread a bunch of prejudice about the Roma? Weve got all sorts out here and its about getting the full picture.In a post someones on about the "Gypsy Problem". Gets me thinking how is that ...
@mickeyhartMy personal opinion is that every nation having their own religion and beliefs should populate a teritory of their own. As rasist as it may sound, I wouldn't feel safe living f..e with Sentinelese tribe. We are all different, we have ... Read More
Bringing a caravan from the UK by Adriana Petrova
Hello, looking to buy a caravan, if anyone is coming with one to Bulgaria and looking to sell, please contact me, 4/5 berth one, thank you
@mickeyhartMost of the imported caravans in Bulgaria are from the UK and unfortunately very expensive Read More
Bringing a caravan from the UK by Adriana Petrova
Hello, looking to buy a caravan, if anyone is coming with one to Bulgaria and looking to sell, please contact me, 4/5 berth one, thank you
Yes, a towed caravan I mean, thank you Read More
Bringing a caravan from the UK
Hello, looking to buy a caravan, if anyone is coming with one to Bulgaria and looking to sell, please contact me, 4/5 berth one, thank you Read More
Property Bubble
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash? Read More
Merry Bulgarian Christmas by JimJ
Весела Коледа to all our BG members.... I'd post a photo of our local carol singers about to set off on their rounds but it seems too advanced for the site software
Merry Christmas! Read More
Dog lovers: Bulgaria by TonyFF
Since there was a posting about barking dogs recently I decided to start a new topic.Have you seen many stray dogs in the big cities/villages?The very first time I went to Bulgaria I encountered a few packs of dogs in Sofia. Last year I did ...
Following, would love to know more about the future shelter Read More
Registering a Burger Trailer or Burger Van how easy is this? by expat1066
Dear Members How easy is it to register a Burger Van/Trailer in Bulgaria ? What is the process and is their anyone who can help with this at all ? Many Thanks, :)
hi, can you please update how easy it is , as a friend is about to open one, thank you Read More
Areas/houses for sale in the Black sea regions at reasonable price by derekhandyman
Hi expats. Thanks for having me in your forum. I will be coming across very soon to look round at the different areas/houses for sale. So far I have been looking around the Popovo area because of the English community that already exists around ...
Hi, the only still reasonable in price coast areas /40 min let's say/ would be Dobrich region. Burgas and Varna are too expensive now, not to mention the resorts. However prices keep going up everywhere Read More
Bring my own car from US to Bulgaria by mihaelaio6
Dear People, I plan to move for 3 years to Bulgaria. Is it possible to bring my car from US and drive it there. At the end of the period I plan to bring the car back to US
hi, I think it is totally pointless as most of the Bulgarians buy cars in/from Germany as there's no VAT. Read More
Does anyone have personal experience of this company ? by Mrs Homemaker
Hi all im thinking of investing in property. does anyone have personal experience of this company Bulgaria Direct, particularly on the monthly payments scheme. 🙂 thanks in advance
Youtube: Rough and Ready Adventures. There is an English family vlogging what they bought from Bulgaria direct Read More
Bulgarian Cuisine by Adriana Petrova
Will be helping a friend with a new menu in her restaurant, could you please share what you like and dislike about Bulgarian cuisine, thank you
@Snowball6 When you mentioned fish I notice carp is not very popular with English people :) Chips/fries are in every restaurant in Bulgaria, is there any particular type you mean? Read More
Bulgarian Cuisine by Adriana Petrova
Will be helping a friend with a new menu in her restaurant, could you please share what you like and dislike about Bulgarian cuisine, thank you
Thank you all for your replies, quite helpful. Another question - what do most of you miss from the "UK" menu? Read More
Bulgarian Cuisine by Adriana Petrova
Will be helping a friend with a new menu in her restaurant, could you please share what you like and dislike about Bulgarian cuisine, thank you
Shall we agree that menus in Bulgarian restaurants are too big, meaning most of the food is cooked and frozen in advance, and a menu with a few fresh dishes would be more appreciated? Read More
Bulgarian Cuisine by Adriana Petrova
Will be helping a friend with a new menu in her restaurant, could you please share what you like and dislike about Bulgarian cuisine, thank you
@Anastasija_gust Actually tribe is very popular in European cousine, not with the BG recipe but the Italian and Spanish ones Read More
Bulgarian Cuisine by Adriana Petrova
Will be helping a friend with a new menu in her restaurant, could you please share what you like and dislike about Bulgarian cuisine, thank you
@Jules999 Thank you very much for your reply. With regards to the starters and main course- would it be better if served like in most places in Europe - f.e. you eat for 1-2 hours and you need to vacant the table or to keep it the Bulgarian way - ... Read More
Bulgarian Cuisine
Will be helping a friend with a new menu in her restaurant, could you please share what you like and dislike about Bulgarian cuisine, thank you Read More