gwynj
Welsh expat in Bulgaria
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Bansko, Blagoevgrad
Speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Registration: 30 June 2020
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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 ...
@JimJhttps://www.novinite.com/articles/235904/Experts+Warn%3A+Euro+Adoption+in+Bulgaria+Will+Hit+the+WalletsYou'll be pleased (frustrated? outraged? apoplectic? totally unsurprised?) to hear that Bulgaria's date with eurozone destiny remains on ... Read More
We are hoping to find somewhere to buy in January by lindamarkham2812
My name is Linda.Will be relocating from the UK next year with my husband. We are retiring and in our,mid 60s.We have had a holiday home near the Costa Blanca for 10 years. Which we have just sold and plan to move to Bedar, Almeria. We are hoping to ...
@lindamarkham2812Spain's always a popular retirement choice, and NLVs for pensioners聽 is one of the few easy options post Brexit.Foe your next property, I suggest you have a good look at Idealista to see what you can get for your budget in your ... 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 ...
@JimJSometimes, you rather seem like a glass 95% empty kinda guy. :-) You're seriously suggesting that they suspend a plan years in the making/planning, just a couple of weeks before its implementation? I guess you might be a very influential voice ... Read More
Moving to villalonga by smhodgson
HiI鈥檓 moving to Villalonga in the New Year and have everything in place but can鈥檛 seem to find a rideshare from Valencia to Villalonga.Does this not exist in Valencia?Seens quite strange as it鈥檚 two hours away by bus or train.Any ...
@smhodgsonIf you frequently need to be in Valencia (e.g. working there) it seems an odd choice to plonk yourself way out in Villalonga, and a potential 3-4 hours daily commute! Surely it makes more sense to live in/near Valencia? Read More
Documents needed to renew residency card. by Melvyn Dawson
Hi, I have lived permanently I Bulgaria for 20 years and still have ask this.i have a bank account ,driving licence,residency permit etc. I can remember most of the documents I submitted for my last 5 year residency card but can someone who has ...
@Melvyn DawsonAfter 20 years, I'd expect you to have your 10-year Permanent Residence card by now, rather than a 5-year card. But no matter, that's what you should probably get next renewal.I think there's an application form, and I'm pretty sure ... Read More
Technopolis by POZA_76913
Does anybody have experience with buying stuff from technopolis or online retailer with delivery? My house doesn't have a address only thing i can give them is my coordinates on google since i don't drive
@POZA_76913I order loads of stuff online all the time, with no issues at all.They don't really care where the house is (exactly, just the village) and won't pay any attention to coordinates or google maps links.They want a Bulgarian mobile phone ... Read More
Cabled internet not WIFI by digitalnomad1
Hi i'm looking to rent in Bulgaria for 6 months initially, i may buy accommodation after that. I work online and need very reliable internet connection, WIFI is not good enough, and wonder how easy is it to get fibre or cable TV type lined internet ...
@digitalnomad1You might perhaps be a little confused by WiFi. If your apartment has internet installed, then there's an "internet box" put there by the service provider. It's connects to the outside world via cable, phone line, fibre optic line, or ... Read More
Seeking affordable, reliable bookkeeper for tax reporting by MountainLife
Hi everyone 鈥� I鈥檓 looking for recommendations for a knowledgeable, reliable bookkeeper who can handle ongoing bookkeeping and submit annual tax reports for my company. Key requirements:- **Services needed:** regular bookkeeping and ...
@MountainLifeThe property-owning company is a common device here as it's required by all non-EU citizens wanting to own a house with some land. Typically, these are non-trading entities as they merely hold the asset (or assets, if you have several ... Read More
Different Regions in Bulgaria - How do you decide? by Zooldrool
I was just reading this article (below) on the different economics of the different regions in Bulgaria and wondered how people here picked their place?Was it just ok price/availability or a feeling?.Have many gone for one area and then moved after ...
@ZooldroolThis article is a Bulgarian perspective, so, of course, there are bound to be significant differences between the main cities (Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas) and everywhere else. But from a more international perspective (e.g. for a Brit ... Read More
Seeking affordable, reliable bookkeeper for tax reporting by MountainLife
Hi everyone 鈥� I鈥檓 looking for recommendations for a knowledgeable, reliable bookkeeper who can handle ongoing bookkeeping and submit annual tax reports for my company. Key requirements:- **Services needed:** regular bookkeeping and ...
@MountainLifeHow big is your company? If it's not some high-powered multinational it's usually most cost-effective to do your own bookkeeping. There are loads of desktop and web accounting apps. You might still want a professional to help you with ... Read More
Euro adoption by mikefl69
What do you think about euro adoption starting 2026?Is it going to make prices to go up?
@mikefl69Yes! No! Maybe? :-) Read More
If you don't already have one you must get a TIE identification card by SimCityAT
If you don鈥檛 already have one, you must get a TIE identification card asap ahead of April next year, when all of the EU Schengen region will have the new biometric EES entry and exit scheme in operation.Read here > ...
@SimCityAT"Must" is maybe a bit strong. But, yes, it's probably sensible for Brits to get their TIEs sorted before EES.To be clear, such TIE-less Brits are those who, like me, are beneficiaries of the Brexit/Withdrawal Agreement and are still ... Read More
Retiring to Donostia by GuestPoster9459
Greetings, I'm looking for advice on important (you decide) topics to assist my move to Spain. Thank you in advance. Mike in St Louis
@key2codeAs the husband of a Spanish citizen, I doubt you'll have any significant problems. For residence, you have two options - Family Reunification or NLV (No Lucrativa Visa, as a retiree) - and both are straightforward.Healthcare is good, and ... Read More
Another Perspective on BG Joining the Eurozone by JimJ
Bulgarian Economist Warns Euro Adoption Could Sink Bulgaria Faster Than Greecehttps://tinyurl.com/ywypzx72
@JimJFirstly, this guy is an Ultranationalist (Revival) and one of the organizers of anti-Euro protests, so his articles are hardly objective commentary.Secondly, comparing Bulgaria and Greece is preposterous, there's such a massive difference in ... Read More
Request for Factory Visit 鈥� TESY LTD, Shumen, Bulgaria by behrooz ghasemi
I am looking for someone to visit this factory and I will pay for it in full.TESY LTD, Blvd Madara 48, 9701 Shumen, BulgariaOr if you know someone, please introduce them to me.If anyone can contact me
@ZooldroolThey make bathroom boilers and electric heaters. Read More