mckayphil
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Speaks English. Some ,Bulgarian phrases and some Philippine phases
Registration: 11 July 2023
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@janemulberryAnd that's why pikelets have air bubbles .. Love them. But sometimes my tongue goes numb if they use to much .. Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@Snowball6And if you use to much bi carb it makes you tongue go numb .. Use with baking powder or not as is your like.. Not seen bi carb of soda so far here in BG Read More
UK Elections by SimCityAT
Have you registered to vote yet? All you need is:鉁� Passport (current or expired)鉁� National Insurance number鉁� Part of your last address in the UKIt takes 5 minutes to register and the process has been made very simple. To register, ...
@SimCityATGood info many thanks Read More
Snow in your area ?
Its been snowing for about 16 hours now in samokov and still going at it .. Should be good ski in Monday Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@geoffreywebb21Hi I like baking cakes so far iv been using the cheap stuff with the wheat logo in it ... Often they put a picture on it so I dont use the one with bread on it .. Yes seams to come out OK .. Look for the little packets of baking ... Read More
First snow and god bless my neighbour by mickeyhart
Blimey it's coming down in Vratsa.Bless the heart of my old neighbour. He jut rolled over a wheelbarrow with logs from his pile. Time to get the pechki roaring, eh?Hope you lot are all snug and ready. Gonna be a fierce old winter I reckon.
lots of snow in Samokov today, Borovets is starting to look very good now and the snow canons in support, still snowing now from the real time webcams :) Read More
Driving license by dhavalbhavsar258
Hallo I am in indian I have bulgariya residency permit, I want to change my indian driving license in Bulgarian is this possible??
No not correct . iv been going to Bulgaria since 2005 and very temporarily .. UK citizens do not need an Idp never have even before Bulgaria was in the eu. And iv been stopped more times than I care to mention by police not one has asked me for ... Read More
Driving license by dhavalbhavsar258
Hallo I am in indian I have bulgariya residency permit, I want to change my indian driving license in Bulgarian is this possible??
in UK its the post office, but we dont need one for Bulgaria :) hooray something we dont need to get Read More
Monthly Budget by Merry888
What's the monthly budget a couple needs per month to live comfortably in Bulgaria 馃嚙馃嚞 馃?
This post i for all who now live in Bulgaria so they can have a better life and keep more of there money :)I just got my 1st bill from British gas electric only after my electricity supplier went bust37.5 pence per KW unit + standing charge + 5% ... Read More
Monthly Budget by Merry888
What's the monthly budget a couple needs per month to live comfortably in Bulgaria 馃嚙馃嚞 馃?
As this is a topic that im sure many have thought about but are unsure, are there any actual expats on here that can give facts. I do have a question If you are a UK citizen and your tax affairs are being dealt with by the Bulgarian tax office do ... Read More
Monthly Budget by Merry888
What's the monthly budget a couple needs per month to live comfortably in Bulgaria 馃嚙馃嚞 馃?
@mickeyhartThe Bulgarian Deposit insurance Fund is not Government backed. its backed by the banks which are affiiliated to it. for those who are interested there is a list of which banks in Bulgaria are contributers at the moment. They are not ... 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 ...
weather down here on the kent coast not to bad really. 15degrees ish , but the rain uugh never stops at the moment.. and thank god the storm last night was overrated.. its very worrying when they shut the flood gates on the sea wall .. never seen ... Read More
Your neighbours in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Bulgaria, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Bulgaria: Tell us ...
apart from the sadness and joy on here regarding interactions there are some very good and informative comments on here. many thanks to all , got something to do in the summer regarding fence posts and chain link fence lol Read More
Clocks going back? by kath9483
When if at all do the clocks go back here in Bulgaria?
@grumpyoldbirdeek! iv been in work before i was supposed to be and omg you get the piss ripped out of you so bad and everytime the clocks change people would make remarks loli think the nearest to complete disaster iv come is returning to UK from ... Read More
Clocks going back? by kath9483
When if at all do the clocks go back here in Bulgaria?
oh i do hate clocks going back and forth聽 i changed the alarm clocks on 2 phones just in case coz my wife had to get up for work . i still kept waking up to check the time, im retired now but being in at work at the wrong time still haunts me ... Read More
window glazing problem
Just a word of warning about glazing , when i got my new villa it came with triple glazing which on the face of it sounded marvelous, however the glass is so heavy that all the door hinges bent to the point that the doors would not latch properly ... Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn by kath9483
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff.
@SimCityATthats not much good is it, oh well, guess i wont be sending someone elses pictures on here :) Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn by kath9483
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff.
@kath9483does not look like you can send pics to a member on here so if your interested send me your email and ill send a pic of what i meen about natural stone tiles. Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn by kath9483
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff.
dunno how to send a pic to you Kath on here Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn by kath9483
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff.
@kath9483Just a suggestion on an approach i took on the doors that come off the top sun terrace.My house is insulated and then coated like i said in my other post. For many years i had to replace the coating in the frame that surrounds the doors ... Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn by kath9483
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff.
@wtruckyboyI had a new door fitted on top of my house on the sun terrace after finding out the builder thought it good idea to fit an MDF interior door to an outside entrance lol what a clown ! anyway they would not repair the damage so i had to ... Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn by kath9483
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff.
@kath9483Hi KathThe difficulty will depend on your outside walls, are they insulated on the outside?If they are you will need someone who is skilled in a repair its not that easy because you have to repair/ replace the insulation so its stuck to the ... Read More
diversification of access to money makes sence for foreigners abroad
I look at all this in a simple way.聽 i have no wish to expat and so i want to keep my tax and banks and savings in the uk ,聽 i can and am getting tax free money using聽 ISAs聽 and thats 拢40000 a year for a couple tax ... Read More
Savings Interest Rates by fidobsa
I don't live in Bulgaria although I do own a Building plot in Nikiup. I've heard that some banks in Bulgaria offer good interest rates on savings accounts. Do you think my money would be safe in a Bulgarian bank and can anyone recommend a good ...
I look at all this in a simple way. i have no wish to expat and so i want to keep my tax and banks and savings in the uk , i can and am getting tax free money using an ISA and thats 拢40000 a year for a couple if i want it... interest rates ... Read More
QUESTION ABOUT DOCUMENTS FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT by TonyFF
Hello all from USA.I am moving soon to Bulgaria and I have questions about the application for long -term residence permit.What financial documents are needed to be submitted as a proof of income?bank statements? statements by the retirement ...
Just sent off my Documents for Apostille & Notory, hope to be ready by next week to book my book my appointment with the BG Embassy London for Residence Visa application :) Read More
Mystery phone call and visit by kath9483
This morning I received a phone call from my neighbours phone while she was at work. Turned out it was from the water board asking me to unlock the gate as someone wanted to read the meter so I did. A man came in read the meter then I think he told ...
@kath9483hi Kath Im not a resident in Bulgaria yet and at one time a bulgarian friend who does my bills for me used to phone the water company and get them to come round to take the meter reading, so if you were out when they came the 1st time it ... Read More
QUESTION ABOUT DOCUMENTS FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT by TonyFF
Hello all from USA.I am moving soon to Bulgaria and I have questions about the application for long -term residence permit.What financial documents are needed to be submitted as a proof of income?bank statements? statements by the retirement ...
@TonyFFHi Tony you would be better off going to the Bulgarian Embassy site in your home country to get the requirements because your mostly going to get British comments on here and references to documents that are probably only available from UK ... Read More
No deposit car rental Bologna Airport by onethorn1
I am looking to rent a car from/in Bologna, IT, airport but with NO DEPOSIT. Can anyone help me?:D
As gwynj said they will require a deposit but deposits are blocked on your credit card or debit card聽so they don't actually take it unless you damage the car ..聽聽Iv been using hire cars in Bulgaria聽since 2005.. deposits vary but ... Read More
No deposit car rental Bologna Airport by onethorn1
I am looking to rent a car from/in Bologna, IT, airport but with NO DEPOSIT. Can anyone help me?:D
I think you have the wrong site .. this is for Bulgaria not Italy Read More
Poo, in the house by kaththomas700
We've just arrived in our village house and we've found some poo in the upstairs rooms. It's a lot smaller that mouse or rat poo is both in and I think under the beds some on a window ledge also upstairs. I've stripped the beds washed the bedding ...
This looks like a very good picture to keep I think Read More
Payment of utility bills by sammut115
I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ...
Obzor just 5km from us is Nessebar so we are right on the borderPhil Read More
Payment of utility bills by sammut115
I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ...
@cyberescue1 HiI think we come under Varna municipal Read More
Payment of utility bills by sammut115
I have recently bought a house in a village near Polski Trambesh . So far I have managed to pay my electricity bill online directly on the ENERGO-PRO app . But as far as finding a way to pay for the water bill I am finding a bit confusing . So far ...
I also find water payment a big problem an even getting the reading sorted. It's very old fashioned way of doing things in Byala.. they cannot read the meter without me being there. I'm hoping that once we start living there I can sort this out Read More
Family of 4 from India by pm15
Hello I would like to get the advise from the members of this forum on what shall be the minimum salary required in Sofia for a family of four from India. Importantly , I want to know whether Bulgaria states school teaches in English medium if not ...
@sunil thakar Like the link you put on here . Very informative .. iv been looking for this info for a while .. many thanks Read More
Family of 4 from India by pm15
Hello I would like to get the advise from the members of this forum on what shall be the minimum salary required in Sofia for a family of four from India. Importantly , I want to know whether Bulgaria states school teaches in English medium if not ...
@pm15 State schools won't teach in English Read More
try before we make the move by Suzi Masterson
ive bought a small property on the romanina boarder in bulgaria. im looking to try 3 months there then shoot across the boarder to romania for 3 months then back to bulgaria. do this until im comfortable commiting myself and my family to bulgaria.i ...
Hi Iv been keeping my eye on Schengen news for Bulgaria an after your post it may be a good idea for you to do the same.. both countries are liable to be accepted into Schengen by the end of this year.. Serbia may also be an option but not sure how ... Read More
Finally almost on my way by kaththomas700
My flat is in the process of beingsold back tothe housing association and hopefully the sale will be completed inthe next six weeks then illbe packing my bags and moving into my Bulgarian village home full time. Too late to plant vegetables this ...
@kaththomas700 Hi Kath We took a electric fleece last year .. uses 110watts per hour so 9 hrs use per unit of electricity. It's double bed size has 9 heat settings and 3hr timer .. the make is Bauer and it's very good quality fleece quite thick. ... Read More
Finally almost on my way by kaththomas700
My flat is in the process of beingsold back tothe housing association and hopefully the sale will be completed inthe next six weeks then illbe packing my bags and moving into my Bulgarian village home full time. Too late to plant vegetables this ...
@grahamstark1 Wow many thanks you just answered a big question about the acro police check . I was wondering how long it's validity was . Look like I'll just get another as 6 months is September.. got it just to early. Thought my pension would be ... Read More
Finally almost on my way by kaththomas700
My flat is in the process of beingsold back tothe housing association and hopefully the sale will be completed inthe next six weeks then illbe packing my bags and moving into my Bulgarian village home full time. Too late to plant vegetables this ...
I'm having to get my acro police check done again as I think probably out of date now .. I'll speak to the Bulgarian embassy in London as I got it done back in April .. November may be pushing it... Is it cold in October ? Well as your in Dobrich ... Read More
Finally almost on my way by kaththomas700
My flat is in the process of beingsold back tothe housing association and hopefully the sale will be completed inthe next six weeks then illbe packing my bags and moving into my Bulgarian village home full time. Too late to plant vegetables this ...
@janemulberry Oh that's a shame .. iv decided to stop worrying about it so we are heading to our villa in Byala on the black sea for just over a months holiday to salvage something from the Bulgarian summer and hope by the time we get back all my ... Read More
Finally almost on my way by kaththomas700
My flat is in the process of beingsold back tothe housing association and hopefully the sale will be completed inthe next six weeks then illbe packing my bags and moving into my Bulgarian village home full time. Too late to plant vegetables this ...
@janemulberry I'm just waiting for my pension paperwork from my company pension .. I'm not state retirement age either but you can still get a retired person on a pension visa .. it is more complicated but if your in the same position contact me ... Read More
Best places to live in Bulgaria by MeAndHim
Hi all,We are new to the forum, looking to find a home in BG. Don鈥檛 know an awful lot about the different regions but research so far is leading us to rural south east - outside of Plovdiv and Stara Zagora and south and east from there. ...
@magicalme Wow that's quite a move in miles that's for sure .. sounds a bit like the iskar river/lake up in the Rila mountains .. I expect there are also many restaurants on the lake also.How long have you been in BG .We were due to move in August ... Read More
2500 BGN is enough to live in Sofia? by rotblau
Hello everyoneFirst of all I apologize for my poor english. My name is Semih. If everything goes well, I will be working for a gaming company as Online Game Presenter in Sofia.I wonder if will 2500 Leva be enough to live comfortably as a single ...
HiHow much it costs to live in Bulgaria is very subjective.. iv been going there to my homes since 2005 and write down everything I spend and on what I spend it.. I don't drink much, we maybe go to restaurants 2 or 3 times a week. Rarely ... Read More
Driving to Bulgaria by Newlifebg
Hi Everyone one Looking for advice.. Thinking of driving over later in the year from UK..Trying to find out what new document s are required since Brexit.. Conflicting info on net or out of date...also best route to take to Yambol area..fuel cost ...
Has anyone taken a EU registered vehicle into Bulgaria .. thinking of taking a Portuguese reg car from UK ... Wondering if there would be problems at border Read More