JimJ
English expat in Bulgaria
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1421
About me
English
Speaks Greek, English, French, Bulgarian, German
Registration: 07 December 2015
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Am I Potty? by JimJ
I'm retired and currently living in Bulgaria, and married to a Bulgarian who will be retiring soon-ish. We're both EU citizens and have both had more than our fair share of dealing with the BG health system; we have no desire to repeat the ...
@digitalnomad1 As I mentioned above, perhaps a little unclearly, I have British and an EU citizenship, so get the best(?) of both worlds 馃槑 Read More
Not your typical village house? by JimJ
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/171hnt94QV/
Glozhene monastery is an interesting place: those who have lived in Bulgaria for some time (and can read the media reports) will recall that one former Abbot was arrested for fraud, Vandalism/Hooliganism, arson at the monastery (twice), illegal ... Read More
Are we all paying attention? by JimJ
I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ...
@JimJ https://www.novinite.com/articles/23590 鈥� he+Wallets You'll be pleased (frustrated? outraged? apoplectic? totally unsurprised?) to hear that Bulgaria's date with eurozone destiny remains on track. Apparently, the European Commission ... Read More
Not your typical village house?
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Are we all paying attention? by JimJ
I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ...
We're due to join the Eurozone in just over a fortnight but we have no official government and, more importantly, without the now-abandoned Budget we don't meet the required criteria. - @JimJ They sound like perfect qualifications for joining the ... Read More
Are we all paying attention? by JimJ
I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ...
@gwynj If you're a permanent resident then you most certainly CAN vote here, but only in local elections; at least that way no one can blame us for electing the next lot of fantasists/crooks.....馃槑 Read More
Are we all paying attention? by JimJ
I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ...
@gwynj No, I seriously expect the EU to paper over the cracks and pretend that all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds - as they invariably do. This particular train has far too much momentum at this stage for anyone in Brussels to ... Read More
Are we all paying attention? by JimJ
I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ...
Assume two things: Politicians don't care about people Politicians do care about lining their own pockets. Once you understand that, it will explain most of your queries - @Fred I think we can all agree on that - but the tentacles of the Mafia ... Read More
Are we all paying attention? by JimJ
I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ...
My wife and I are happy living in Bulgaria. Compared to the US , South Bulgaria is a paradise. We do not care about politics neither here nor in the US anymore. Politics sucks everywhere in the world. Let the young people deal with it. The future is ... Read More
Are we all paying attention?
I'm feeling a little bemused - and indeed disappointed - by the silence within our little-but-merry band regarding the current political developments/upheaval.At the moment, Bulgaria is a boat with neither rudder nor helmsman, sailing into an ... Read More
Working in Bulgaria by Yose6
my name is yoseph,I am from Ethiopia I live in dubai city I'm 28 years old and I am interested to working in Bulgaria when I will get opportunity.
Young men from your neck of the woods tend to get a bad press in much of Europe these days, I'm afraid. If you have an in-demand skillset you might find work here, otherwise you'll probably make more money where you are. Read More
Thinking of moving to Bulgaria by jeanmandredeix
Hi. We are a retired couple with a dog that are considering moving to Bulgaria for a better life than the UK. I am doing research currently on areas and certainly don鈥檛 want Sunny Beach but I do like the more southern areas but note that the ...
@jeanmandredeix Loose dogs are always something of a problem here, as are "street dogs" (ie homeless ones). It does seem to get worse as we move into winter, especially with the homeless. No doubt they well know that they probably won't all survive ... Read More
Hey, I must be rich! by JimJ
According to this property puff piece in one of today's newspapers, 'Er Indoors and Yours Truly are now officially members of the BG plutocracy! 馃帺Signed photographs of us throwing brioches and Maundy money to the adoring multitude will ...
PS If anyone believes that article, I am prepared to accept a measly 鈧�1,000,000 for my gaff and all the contents, excluding my moggies and 'Er Indoors, but feel free to make me an offer for the latter...the furries are definitely NOT for sale ... Read More
Hey, I must be rich! by JimJ
According to this property puff piece in one of today's newspapers, 'Er Indoors and Yours Truly are now officially members of the BG plutocracy! 馃帺Signed photographs of us throwing brioches and Maundy money to the adoring multitude will ...
Congratulations, your majesty - @Fred Well, it does make a nice change from yet another "袘褗谐谐械褉 邪谢谢 month" from bl@@dy ERNIE and his rip-off Premium Bonds....馃が Read More
Hey, I must be rich!
According to this property puff piece in one of today's newspapers, 'Er Indoors and Yours Truly are now officially members of the BG plutocracy! 馃帺Signed photographs of us throwing brioches and Maundy money to the adoring multitude will ... Read More