mickeyhart
English expat in Bulgaria
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English
Registration: 22 November 2023
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
@SimCityAT Bliney what the hell did Trinidad do? Read More
Stocks and Shares and ISAs by GuestPoster1101101
Does anyone use a UK based App/Broker share dealing service, openly declaring that you are resident in Bulgaria?I use Freetrade, the registered address I use is my daughter's.Apparently if I change my address to Bulgaria, they cannot keep me as a ...
@Erm1ntrude interactive brokers lets you use a Bulgarian resident permit. Read More
Why is it so difficult to get a mortgage or a loan in Bulgaria? by PedjaLU
Hi everyone, I am pretty new here.I'm from Luxembourg and been living in Bulgaria for more than 5 years I carry a permanent resident and usually I get to the point.. why is it so difficult to obtain a mortgage or a loan here in Bulgaria?Basically I ...
@SimCityAT whats it like up your way in austria then? Read More
Honest mechanic by AshAdu
Hello everyone, We are returning to Plovdiv later this week and then onto Bansko for several months. We would like to buy a cheap second hand car. We have looked at mobile.bg and cars.bgFirstly does anyone have any recommendations on any particular ...
@AshAdu what no scams gyspies and mafia? Gwynj nailed it there. I reckon us lot living in Bulgaria get it pretty easy. Still scratching my head with that paranoid lot sitting on computers s*itting on this country. Read More
Why is it so difficult to get a mortgage or a loan in Bulgaria? by PedjaLU
Hi everyone, I am pretty new here.I'm from Luxembourg and been living in Bulgaria for more than 5 years I carry a permanent resident and usually I get to the point.. why is it so difficult to obtain a mortgage or a loan here in Bulgaria?Basically I ...
@SimCityAT way it should be! Read More
Young people hanging around my village home in the evening by Kath948381
It started this week when a young man asked for some roses I think to give to his school teacher. I said yes and he took some then came back with more school children who I allowed to take roses. That was this Monday, then he came back Tuesday night ...
@Kath948381 hope your mayor sorts the little bugger Read More
Why is it so difficult to get a mortgage or a loan in Bulgaria? by PedjaLU
Hi everyone, I am pretty new here.I'm from Luxembourg and been living in Bulgaria for more than 5 years I carry a permanent resident and usually I get to the point.. why is it so difficult to obtain a mortgage or a loan here in Bulgaria?Basically I ...
@PedjaLU same thing if a Bulgarian rocks up to a bank in Luxembourg wanting a loan Read More
Why is it so difficult to get a mortgage or a loan in Bulgaria? by PedjaLU
Hi everyone, I am pretty new here.I'm from Luxembourg and been living in Bulgaria for more than 5 years I carry a permanent resident and usually I get to the point.. why is it so difficult to obtain a mortgage or a loan here in Bulgaria?Basically I ...
@SimCityAT National Insurance number mate us lot dont get them. Read More
Bulgarian royal family by mickeyhart
Just binged this cracking podcast all about who killed the Bulgarian king. The Russians get the blame then the nazis then the finger gets pointed at Churchill.Never had a clue the Bulgarian royals are realated to our lot. Has anyone been to Varna ...
@Zooldrool blimey the Bulgarian king on a wizzair flight. Thought he was minted! Read More
Putting in new windows and doors - costs? by noel6
Hi all Can anyone give us some idea on costs for putting in new PVC windows into a house in the VT region and also PVC exterior doors and what experience you have had and also any recommendations? Thanks in advance
@georgewheelwright you still here mate? Plenty firms doing double glazing in Vratsa. Read More
Opening accounts/buying shares with Bulgarian mutual fund companies by esha71
Does anyone have experience on how to open or buy shares of Bulgarian Mutual Fund companies like Elana/DSK Bank/Kapman etc?I am a non EU foreigner interested in opening accounts with some of the above Bulgarian Fund Companies as an individual.I am ...
@esha71Take a reccy at the Bulgarian stock exchange bse-sofia.bg 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? ...
@GoingDutch In the mid 90s The exchange rate was beautiful- for $1 you got almost 3 leva. -@TonyFF dont know what you were smoking mate see mid 90s Bulgaria had BGL. Thats a fact there tony. Read More
Property Prices in Bulgaria by adardom
Hello All;I have been trying to assess where are the property prices going to go in the coming years and why? say the next 2-3 yrs and beyond.I'd like to ask respondents to be as objective as possible and provide their reasons/facts for their ...
I have been following the housing market in Bulgaria since the late 90s -@TonyFF How did you manage that one in the 90s then? Read More
Property Prices in Bulgaria by adardom
Hello All;I have been trying to assess where are the property prices going to go in the coming years and why? say the next 2-3 yrs and beyond.I'd like to ask respondents to be as objective as possible and provide their reasons/facts for their ...
@SimCityAT the enforcement... "do this or else" and " you will do this, that and the other thing or we won't give you what's yours by the treaty" , isn't that why UK left the so called union? that is on the country level and there are plenty of ... Read More
Is KONAK a bad area? by derekhandyman
Is Konak a bad area to buy? There seems to be quite a few houses for sale at very cheap prices. Just wondering if it has a gypsy problem or if the village is dead.
Any of you lot been to Konak whats it like? Read More
Bulgarian royal family by mickeyhart
Just binged this cracking podcast all about who killed the Bulgarian king. The Russians get the blame then the nazis then the finger gets pointed at Churchill.Never had a clue the Bulgarian royals are realated to our lot. Has anyone been to Varna ...
@Zooldrool you had a natter with the king? What was he saying. Read More
Offgrid Udens by mickeyhart
Any of you lot watching the Udens livestream?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NuY3i7hXJQ
@gwynj Haslovo I think. Read More
Is KONAK a bad area? by derekhandyman
Is Konak a bad area to buy? There seems to be quite a few houses for sale at very cheap prices. Just wondering if it has a gypsy problem or if the village is dead.
  I mentioned UK gypsy culture as an example that not all gypsies are bad? not sure how they are in Konaksurly if i own properties, they will move away when i start development? if not legal action?    -@ShurgeWikipediaRecently, houses ... Read More
Offgrid Udens
Any of you lot watching the Udens livestream?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NuY3i7hXJQ 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? ...
@ In the mid 90s exchange rate was beautiful- for $1 you got almost 3 leva. -@TonyFF Blimey what year was that? 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 ...
@JimJ same here mate got one in my tackle once. Twist it out with tweezers and hope it doesnt snap inside! Read More
Bulgaria Starlink service by TonyFF
Will be ordering above service soon. If anyone has it - please give input. Do you like it?Can it be used for WIFI calling as well ? ( my wife likes her US phone service, despite me getting sat phone)
@CarlS1986 thanks mate the Udens put in a lot of hard work. Warms the cockles to see them make a go of it. Read More
Bulgarian royal family by mickeyhart
Just binged this cracking podcast all about who killed the Bulgarian king. The Russians get the blame then the nazis then the finger gets pointed at Churchill.Never had a clue the Bulgarian royals are realated to our lot. Has anyone been to Varna ...
@CarlS1986 did you find it mate? I binged the whole series when it came out. Read More
Bulgaria Starlink service by TonyFF
Will be ordering above service soon. If anyone has it - please give input. Do you like it?Can it be used for WIFI calling as well ? ( my wife likes her US phone service, despite me getting sat phone)
There's a young British couple in Bulgaria with a YouTube channel 'Off Grid with the Udens'. They are in a rural village location in the Haskovo region and use starlink, they did an un-boxing video about it. They seemed quite impressed with the ... Read More
Bulgarian royal family by mickeyhart
Just binged this cracking podcast all about who killed the Bulgarian king. The Russians get the blame then the nazis then the finger gets pointed at Churchill.Never had a clue the Bulgarian royals are realated to our lot. Has anyone been to Varna ...
@georgewheelwrightThe Butterfly King Who killed the Bulgarian King? https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/the-butterfly-kingMad to think our lot got in with the Nazis! Churchill gets the finger pointed at him too.Since our lot are related how come they ... Read More
Bulgarian royal family by mickeyhart
Just binged this cracking podcast all about who killed the Bulgarian king. The Russians get the blame then the nazis then the finger gets pointed at Churchill.Never had a clue the Bulgarian royals are realated to our lot. Has anyone been to Varna ...
@cyberescue1Sorry mate I meant Varana Palace. 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? ...
@TonyFFNot seeing any junkies ODed on the pavement out here. So ye mate bit rich lecturing us lot for smoking a fag. 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? ...
@JosieCrewYou can smoke inside both the pubs in my village Read More
Bulgarian royal family
Just binged this cracking podcast all about who killed the Bulgarian king. The Russians get the blame then the nazis then the finger gets pointed at Churchill.Never had a clue the Bulgarian royals are realated to our lot. Has anyone been to Varna ... 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? ...
In my village you can still smoke with your beer. I do love Bulgaria! 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? ...
@TonyFF Whats the score with your opiod crises? Bit rich lecturing us lot for smoking a fag! Read More
Are we responsible by Kath948381
For the fence that runs along the back of a house backing on to our garden. The fence is partially down but we don't encroach on the path that runs along their north wall. In face before I was here full time the house which gad been for sale for ...
@Kath948381 I sleep with my radio on all night. Helps with the Bulgarsky they say. Are you into podcasts Kath? Check out The Butterfly King all about the Bulgarian royals. 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 ...
Theres got to be plenty of Bulgarians up for taking a karachan Read More
Bulgaria on Expat.com vs reality by mickeyhart
Scrolling through the forum last few days its all natter about Gypsies and scams? Stray dogs needing rescued? poverty? But get this most people slinging muck at the country have hardly stepped foot here.I just spent a cracking couple of days there. ...
@mickeyhart enjoying life to the full. Married to a Bulgarian lady, two step kids, embraced by her family, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins. Embraced by my local community (in Varna). Living a life I can afford and that I feel I'm ... Read More
Bulgaria on Expat.com vs reality by mickeyhart
Scrolling through the forum last few days its all natter about Gypsies and scams? Stray dogs needing rescued? poverty? But get this most people slinging muck at the country have hardly stepped foot here.I just spent a cracking couple of days there. ...
@JimJ Its about people sat on computers slinging muck at places they never stepped foot in. Read More
Burst pipe by gwynj
We haven't been to our village house much over the last year, so it's suffering a bit due to lack of regular TLC. :-) If you do get a village house, I reckon they need constant attention to keep them tip-top.I last visited at Christmas when I ...
@gwynj Thats what I see out here Gwyn neighbours lending a hand. Hope you got it fixed mate. Read More
Bulgaria on Expat.com vs reality
Scrolling through the forum last few days its all natter about Gypsies and scams? Stray dogs needing rescued? poverty? But get this most people slinging muck at the country have hardly stepped foot here.I just spent a cracking couple of days there. ... Read More
Are we responsible by Kath948381
For the fence that runs along the back of a house backing on to our garden. The fence is partially down but we don't encroach on the path that runs along their north wall. In face before I was here full time the house which gad been for sale for ...
@Kath948381 Sorry Kath I got the hump the other day. All this muck getting slung at the country from people who hardly ever stepped foot here. Jane said it better than me whoever has a problem with the fence is the one who fixes it. So dont worry ... Read More
Cost of house renovation
@LoveActuallyPublishing lists of where the Roma live? That right there is what the Germans done to the Roma and Jews befor WW2. Do not single out native communities in their own country. Read More
Reliable Estate Agents?[B]OT/clash by LoveActually
@mickeyhart In addition , I also lived for a while in a Middle East many years ago ( over 25, in fact ) When someone labelled -wrongly and deliberately by The Western Puppets / MSM was in Charge . Since proven and documented it was all out-right ...
@mickeyhart In addition , I also lived for a while in a Middle East many years ago ( over 25, in fact ) When someone labelled -wrongly and deliberately by The Western Puppets / MSM was in Charge . Since proven and documented it was all ... Read More
Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg
What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?
Good on you@LA! Mickey made an unwarranted assumption there on no basis at all. -@janemulberry Are you a gambling lady Jane? How about a cheeky wager on the dogs? 50 leva says loveactually will spit the dummy within three months of her one ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
@European360 up Vratsa way the main roads are a 10. Read More
Stray dogs in Bulgaria by GuestPoster3658
Hi there Based on your travels and observations and generally being out and about in Bulgaria, what's the stray dog situation like now in Bulgaria?By stray dogs I generally mean dogs that are seen roaming freely in a public place on their own ...
Got to hand it to Bulgaria the number of strays isnt what it used to be. Golden Sands was swarming with them years ago. Now you get these expats setting up shelters. I doubt they make much of a dent. Seems like a few of them are more into getting ... Read More
Are we responsible by Kath948381
For the fence that runs along the back of a house backing on to our garden. The fence is partially down but we don't encroach on the path that runs along their north wall. In face before I was here full time the house which gad been for sale for ...
I dont see Bulgarians giving a monkey about fixing fences. This is another one that gets me proper bamboozled why are we so anal about fences all the time? Read More
Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg
What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?
@georgewheelwright Good on you George! Finally dropped anchor near Vratsa myself this year and tell you what I could not be happier. Im south of Vratsa on the way to Mezdra. Gorgeous bit of Bulgaria, if you ask me. Hope you find it as cracking as I ... Read More
Wanting to move to Bulgaria as sole proprietor by lisaharkersemail
I am English mum wanting to move to Bulgaria in 2 years time. How would I go about this if I see a property I like before. I hope to be self employed before I move but also have enough money to support myself and child for a few years. My little ...
@lisaharkersemail come have a reccy first will you? 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 ...
@GoingDutch Blimey another one spits the dummy! Dont do that to me again mate nearly had me spitting my coffee out. So you swagger in offer 10% of the asking price and they tell you to go do one? I do love Bulgaria. Absolutely chuffed this country ... Read More
Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg
What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?
@LoveActually Mate I think your off on a wrong one here. From where im standing it looks like you might just be another hopeful who ends up spitting the dummy a few months in. Ask yourself if your going to throw a wobbler the minute things dont go ... Read More
Real spot rate on interactive brokers
Cant find any intel on anyone doing this on Interactive Brokers? But get this I snagged the real spot rate for GBP/EUR then as close as for EUR/BGN in my Revolut account.I swap my GBP to EUR on Interactive Brokers and they give the actual spot rate. ... Read More
Amazon Germany by Snowball6
If ordering from above, I often find that delivery costs are double or more than the item cost. Is there any way around this?
@JimJ blimey you must be rolling in it like Phil up in Borovets. Good on you mate! Read More
Amazon Germany by Snowball6
If ordering from above, I often find that delivery costs are double or more than the item cost. Is there any way around this?
@janemulberry It was a doddle for me but I have a Bulgarian SIM. Speedy gives me a bell and I dish out directions. Had a bit of a mixup once where they couldnt find my place so I toddled down to meet the van. Reckon thats how most Bulgarians handle ... Read More
Am I naive? by mickeyhart
Going through all the chinwag here gets me proper bamboozled.How comes all this palaver seems to miss me? Wheres the mafia? Wheres the corruption?Heres me been nipping in and out for years and done three houses. The entire village is cracking on no ...
@JimJ That sort of thing could happen anywhere. I just cant wrap my head around why everyones getting their knickers in a twist over Bulgaria. Britain has got to be a million times more dodgy what with knife crime and drugs and what not. Dont even ... Read More
Buying and driving a car to Bulgaria for my EOOD by digiwolf88
Hi folks –I found an ideal vehicle in Germany, which I intend to drive to Ruse, Bulgaria (where my EOOD is registered). I can ask the dealer to prepare Zoll plates for Export and an invoice to my VAT registered company. However I have the ...
At my KAT in Vratsa they had some unofficial helpers loitering about. I reckon it will be the same down you way. Have some cash ready pass them your paperwork and they sort your plates. You need to sign a stack of stuff that might as well be in ... 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 ...
@BritMickabroad Take a reccy at Russia mate. I reckon its more your cuppa. Only the old wrinklies still think like that out here. 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 ...
Loads of these people paint some picture in their heads about what its gonna be like. But when they rock up its a whole different ball game. If all the guff I read online was bang on old muggins here would have legged it a long time ago. All that ... Read More
Using UK electric appliances in Bulgaria by Lee4
If I want to use my UK electrical appliances in Bulgaria, will a basic electrical plug socket travel adapter be sufficient, or is there a more sturdy plug adaptor available intended for longer term / permanent / fixed use? I'm thinking of - ...
@JimJ nailed it there. Doubt the insurance would be too chuffed. Read More
Am I naive?
Going through all the chinwag here gets me proper bamboozled.How comes all this palaver seems to miss me? Wheres the mafia? Wheres the corruption?Heres me been nipping in and out for years and done three houses. The entire village is cracking on no ... Read More
Amazon Germany by Snowball6
If ordering from above, I often find that delivery costs are double or more than the item cost. Is there any way around this?
@JimJ not had any bother giving my village and phone number. Sorry mate seems like a piece of cake. Read More
Amazon Germany by Snowball6
If ordering from above, I often find that delivery costs are double or more than the item cost. Is there any way around this?
@Snowball6 what do you need? Lets see if we cant find it in Bulgaria. Read More
Amazon Germany by Snowball6
If ordering from above, I often find that delivery costs are double or more than the item cost. Is there any way around this?
@Snowball6 what do you need? Lets see if we cant find it in Bulgaria. 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 ...
got Sot 161 up our way and Siti Sot. Some of the swanky gaffs in the village use them.Have a reccyhttps://www.sitisot.bg/https://www.sot.bg/ Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
@TonyFF Out here you get a proper look at what living close to nature really means. Youll be fine without the chip mate. Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
@HelenDinBG Im thinking thats a job for the authorities. I mean are you allowed to go round neutering random cats? Read More
Amazon Germany by Snowball6
If ordering from above, I often find that delivery costs are double or more than the item cost. Is there any way around this?
Heres another one thats got me scratching my head. Why are we all fussing about with ggbg. How come Bulgarians just get their bits and bobs delivered with nothing but their phone numbers? I ordered a couple of bits from Amazon then Speedy dropped ... Read More
Setting things up when I arrive by CarlS1986
As you may be aware, I'm heading over to my place in a few weeks, I have read that you get charged commercial rates for electricity when you set up an account with the electric company, I have purchased my property via a company as is the case for ...
I lived in three different parts of Bulgaria different trick everytime. Have a reccy when you get out here the water meter fellow stays in the village. The electric mob are a different kettle of fish try to ask someone in your region. Read More
Borovets avalanche
@philip Mckay hope you werent on the slopes mate. Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
@HelenDinBG Are you a proper vet? You cant just go around neutering cats can you? Read More
INFORMATION PLEASE by EARLGROUP2002
I was seriously thinking of moving house to Bulgaria and already purchasing a villa in Burgas. Then I read some of the horror stories posted here. Many of the posts make me believe that the country is totally corrupted to the bone.The judiciary, ...
Gwynj nailed it there. Never had a spot of bother in Bulgaria myself, been popping in and out for years.Plenty Brits out here giving it a go. But what's the story with you boys over the pond? Theres a few of you on this forum acting paranoid as ... 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. ...
@HelenDinBG nailed it Helen its more than one border it was on Nova TV.It was just a heads up for anyone on the move to Bulgaria. Read More
Borders blocked today
Hope none of you lot are coming in today. Theres a proper circus with farmers and anti euro *** blocking the roads. ... Read More
Hopefully inflation is coming to an end. by BritMickabroad
https://www.bta.bg/en/news/economy/613641-bulgaria-can-join-euro-area-if-it-curbs-inflation-mep-radan-kanev
@janemulberry Have a reccy at tavex.bg if them builders need it cash. If youre changing a decent amount you get a better rate than whats on the board. Read More
Residence permit timeframe for an non-EU spouse of an EU citizen. by GuestPoster1102
Hi all,Me (Canadian) and my wife (German) are planning to relocate to Bulgaria in a couple of months. Reading through bunch of experiences online, it feels like getting residence permit for a non-eu citizen can take more than a couple of months (i ...
@greenOasis like my ex wife you are. Always on about the same thing till some poor sod like muggins here gives in to get some peace. Im not a fan of lawyers not giving receipts but thats Bulgaria for you. If I dont like it I can go back to my own ... Read More
Christmas getaways by Snowball6
Can anybody recommend a nice hotel in the Varna area that caters from Christmas holiday breaks?
@Kath948381 where abouts are you Kath? Im up Vratsa way. Read More
Residence permit timeframe for an non-EU spouse of an EU citizen. by GuestPoster1102
Hi all,Me (Canadian) and my wife (German) are planning to relocate to Bulgaria in a couple of months. Reading through bunch of experiences online, it feels like getting residence permit for a non-eu citizen can take more than a couple of months (i ...
@greenOasis Got to agree with Greenoasis its a total liberty lawyers always breaking the law. Got led up the garden path myself thinking I needed a D visa. Got my goat forking out cash to lawyers and never once got a receipt off them. Greenoasis ... Read More
Christmas getaways by Snowball6
Can anybody recommend a nice hotel in the Varna area that caters from Christmas holiday breaks?
@Kath948381 Reckon a bit of a knees-up to get us all together would be nice Kath. Be good to have a laugh and a pint with some of you lot. But weve got mates all over Bulgaria its going to be a bit of a head-scratcher picking where. Somewhere in the ... Read More
Hopefully inflation is coming to an end. by BritMickabroad
https://www.bta.bg/en/news/economy/613641-bulgaria-can-join-euro-area-if-it-curbs-inflation-mep-radan-kanev
@janemulberry Youre right janemulberry, took a little reccy at the dollar there. Are you using Revolut? Been dragging my heels to get mine sorted but finally got round to it. The rates on there are nearly as sharp as Tavex. Think thats me sorted ... Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
@philip Mckay same here mate cant fault the doctors. Read More
Christmas getaways by Snowball6
Can anybody recommend a nice hotel in the Varna area that caters from Christmas holiday breaks?
@Snowball6 do people still do that round here? Hardly see a sod from us lot in the pubs now. Its all on computers now. Read More
Hopefully inflation is coming to an end. by BritMickabroad
https://www.bta.bg/en/news/economy/613641-bulgaria-can-join-euro-area-if-it-curbs-inflation-mep-radan-kanev
@JimJ I was reading up on the euro jimj. Turns out the only place with a setup like here was Latvia. Prices over there didn't go through the roof when they switched. Muggins here wont be losing sleep over it.All the other Euro countries did not have ... Read More
Hopefully inflation is coming to an end. by BritMickabroad
https://www.bta.bg/en/news/economy/613641-bulgaria-can-join-euro-area-if-it-curbs-inflation-mep-radan-kanev
@janemulberry did you clock the pound? it went up and staid up this time. Time to buy some Levs me thinks? Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
Vignettes went down and the pound is staying up. I do love Bulgaria so glad I made the move. Read More
New windows and doors by kaththomas700
I've just had new windows and doors fitted to my village house today. They arrived about 10.15 am and worked non stop to replace nine windows and frames with double glazed ones, one regular sized door and a double type door into the basement. I ...
@Kath948381 where do you get your bacon Kath? 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 ...
@Alex1959 I got a QC on speed dial out here, susses out the real deal for me down the shop on a pint of milk and eggs.Alex mate you dont need a lawyer to check your bills. Daylight robbery that is. Get down to Easypay with the meter ... Read More
Garage needs to be demolished but ...... by Kath948381
Good morning everyone well the unused garage need to be demolished and a new fence with double gates installed but there could be a problem. The garage roof is asbestos how or rather does anyone know of people who could do the work safely in the ...
Youll get someone in no time I reckon Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
Some aptekas out here sell allsorts. Mums the word expats! Read More
Garage needs to be demolished but ...... by Kath948381
Good morning everyone well the unused garage need to be demolished and a new fence with double gates installed but there could be a problem. The garage roof is asbestos how or rather does anyone know of people who could do the work safely in the ...
Got to be plenty tradesmen about your way Kath. Take a reccy on Alo BG get yourself some quotes and jobs a good one. Read More
Residence permit timeframe for an non-EU spouse of an EU citizen. by GuestPoster1102
Hi all,Me (Canadian) and my wife (German) are planning to relocate to Bulgaria in a couple of months. Reading through bunch of experiences online, it feels like getting residence permit for a non-eu citizen can take more than a couple of months (i ...
@philip Mckay chuffed for you mate. You could make a thread about how you done it. See loads of us here asking about visas. Read More
Bulgarian currency by grumpyoldbird
My friend and I are arriving next month, literally for a couple of days. We're going to need currency, because we'll going to a restaurant that doesn't accept card payments and I'm guessing they probably won't accept euros either. I'm sure we can ...
Back in the very late 1900s ,I visited Bulgaria for the first time Borovets hated skiing but loved the country, and I was getting 63lev to the pound, people were suffering but coping -@Kath948381 your chatting about the old lev the BGL. ... Read More
Bulgarian currency by grumpyoldbird
My friend and I are arriving next month, literally for a couple of days. We're going to need currency, because we'll going to a restaurant that doesn't accept card payments and I'm guessing they probably won't accept euros either. I'm sure we can ...
@grahamstark1 2.30 Blimey the pound is going up! Read More
Jacket Potatoes by Kath948381
I was brought up in a two up two down house in Manchester, I'm sure that I can remember Mum making jacket potatoes in the open fireplace. Now living in a Bulgarian village house has anyone ever made Jacket potatoes in a wood burning fire because ...
Stab potatoes several times all over with a knife, then I put them in the ash collection tray under the grate, nicer without foil if you ask me, they cook a bit quicker also. 1 hour to 1.5 hours depending on size, turn half way. Butter, Enjoy! ... 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 ...
Nailed there jimj "Foreign Exceptionalism" like reverse xenophobia janemulbery said. A proper twisted way of thinking if you ask me. Foreigners on computers dissing the natives of this country they never even met. Bleeding perversion of the mind ... Read More
Is KONAK a bad area? by derekhandyman
Is Konak a bad area to buy? There seems to be quite a few houses for sale at very cheap prices. Just wondering if it has a gypsy problem or if the village is dead.
Knackered is good are non as baba tonker are -@lambertp146 What you mean its knackere. Have you been to Konak whats it like? Read More
Is KONAK a bad area? by derekhandyman
Is Konak a bad area to buy? There seems to be quite a few houses for sale at very cheap prices. Just wondering if it has a gypsy problem or if the village is dead.
@JimJ Derekhandyman is asking about Konak. Read More
Snow in your area ? by mckayphil
Its been snowing for about 16 hours now in samokov and still going at it .. Should be good ski in Monday
Be safe buddy its brass monkeys out there Read More
New Vignette by mickeyhart
Do we still get to the end of January? First time for old muggins here getting them new online vignettes. Dont want to make a goat rodeo out of it like when I tried doing my tax online.
Ye mate its getting cheaper out here on some things and the pounds going back up I see. Read More
UK Elections by SimCityAT
Have you registered to vote yet? All you need is:✅ Passport (current or expired)✅ National Insurance number✅ Part of your last address in the UKIt takes 5 minutes to register and the process has been made very simple. To register, ...
Was just saying thanks mate good to know. Are you voting then? Read More
From Bournemouth to Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Some of you might find this YouTube channel useful and interesting. From Bournemouth to Bulgaria
Some are trying to flog this image of life in Bulgaria about as realistic as a three pound note. Not knocking it though on a day like this, its brass monkeys out there and just the ticket for a bit of entertainment. Janemylverry nailed it there it ... Read More
Is KONAK a bad area? by derekhandyman
Is Konak a bad area to buy? There seems to be quite a few houses for sale at very cheap prices. Just wondering if it has a gypsy problem or if the village is dead.
Is Konak a bad area to buy? There seems to be quite a few houses for sale at very cheap prices. Just wondering if it has a gypsy problem or if the village is dead. -@derekhandyman did you go to Konak? Is there such a thing as a Gypsy ... 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 ...
We were nattering about something completely different not left vs right. We dont really get all that out here so keep it for your own countries. My question was about some foreigners having a bit of prejudice against the native Bulgarians ... Read More