buckleyps
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Cash or card by H Williams
In general, do Bulgarian shops prefer to use cash or card? What about tradesmen and the like?I see most western countries are trying to remove cash all together, so was just wondering what is best to use over there in my research.
@JimJ have you read or listened to the plans outed at the WEF summer meeting for future leaders in China July 2024? It's nothing to do with joking about tin foil hats, it's having an interest in your own life rather than just let unknown ... Read More
Cash or card by H Williams
In general, do Bulgarian shops prefer to use cash or card? What about tradesmen and the like?I see most western countries are trying to remove cash all together, so was just wondering what is best to use over there in my research.
@JimJ small shops are now saying that banks charge them to bank cash, as they want them to stop accepting cash. People are not seeing that cashless society is being brought in slowly but surely. Read More
writing up Wills by limseongs
Hi, how much does it cost to do a simple will and any lawyer recommendations or possible doing it DIY ?
@JimJ this info is SO useful, thank you. Read More
Cash or card by H Williams
In general, do Bulgarian shops prefer to use cash or card? What about tradesmen and the like?I see most western countries are trying to remove cash all together, so was just wondering what is best to use over there in my research.
@JimJ It is all written down by the WEF, it isn't rumour, plans already made for social credit system, Agenda 2030, its rolling out globally. Read More
Cash or card by H Williams
In general, do Bulgarian shops prefer to use cash or card? What about tradesmen and the like?I see most western countries are trying to remove cash all together, so was just wondering what is best to use over there in my research.
@janemulberry social credit is as the system in China, it is not a tracking of spending, it is a centralised control of what everyone does, where they go, what they can buy, it is on the table as Saving the Planet from Global Warming, but it is to ... Read More
90 day rule - what haven't I thought of? by janemulberry
Hubby is getting increasingly impatient with the wait for us to legally move to Bulgaria once I get my state pension and can qualify for the D visa. Now TRO is more difficult, and we haven't magicked up enough cash to get in on property investment, ...
is it not possible to live in bg and keep renewing a visa as you own a property? Read More
Cash or card by H Williams
In general, do Bulgarian shops prefer to use cash or card? What about tradesmen and the like?I see most western countries are trying to remove cash all together, so was just wondering what is best to use over there in my research.
@JimJ what's with the aluminuim comment?Those who know what is going on know full well that petitions are an absolute waste of time. Read More
Cash or card by H Williams
In general, do Bulgarian shops prefer to use cash or card? What about tradesmen and the like?I see most western countries are trying to remove cash all together, so was just wondering what is best to use over there in my research.
@H Williams we must not let 'them' stop cash, they want cash to go so that then they control our spending remotely. In UK a large number of people now boycott places that refuse cash. Controlled spending and stopping us from spending, by ... Read More
Car fire extinguishers by jonahaw
Hi everyone.I am looking for info with regard to car fire extinguishers. I have been told today that I need to have it checked annually and a new type of sticker, much like the insurance sticker applied. Previously, l have been checking it myself ...
@JimJ Gosh, you really believe that a few elitists are necessary to keep us all globally under control. For me, I know decent people who don't need corrupt rules to control us. Read More
Car fire extinguishers by jonahaw
Hi everyone.I am looking for info with regard to car fire extinguishers. I have been told today that I need to have it checked annually and a new type of sticker, much like the insurance sticker applied. Previously, l have been checking it myself ...
@JimJ I lived in france when rules upon rules were brought in, currently living in uk, rules on rules being brought in, seems the same happening in bulgaria - we are all quite capable of looking after ourselves without rules which brings taxes, ... Read More
Driving License Question by VillageLife
I recently got my permanent residence in Bulgaria, however I don't live there (I maybe spend a month a year at best on holidays). I am confused about the driving situation, when I am there, can I use my UK license to drive around? or the fact that I ...
@SimCityAT maybe silly question, do you need to do a test or just apply for a license? Read More
pool maintenance by buckleyps
Hi, any help appreciated.Anyone have an idea of how much it is to keep a pool maintained in Burgas area/Bulgaria, I can't do it myself so would need someone to come in weekly or every other week to look after it. It is a potential property to buy, ...
I will be living there, just not really into a pool, but thinking if it is drained I can cover it over. Read More
pool maintenance
Hi, any help appreciated.Anyone have an idea of how much it is to keep a pool maintained in Burgas area/Bulgaria, I can't do it myself so would need someone to come in weekly or every other week to look after it. It is a potential property to buy, ... Read More
Best place to drink in sunny beach by Adelemolloy
Where's best place to drink in Sunny Beach
each to their own!! Read More
Relocating to Bulgaria under Type D long-stay visa[B]OT by buckleyps
@JimJ illegal immigrants to the uk to be fair, not legal immigrants.
@janemulberry It was all a sales pitch, uk still pay millions into EU and abide by many of their laws - noone really knew what brexit meant. Read More
Relocating to Bulgaria under Type D long-stay visa[B]OT by buckleyps
@JimJ illegal immigrants to the uk to be fair, not legal immigrants.
@JimJ I was talking about british people wanting to see illegal immigration stopped, they're (on the whole) not against legal immigration. Read More
Relocating to Bulgaria under Type D long-stay visa
@JimJ illegal immigrants to the uk to be fair, not legal immigrants. Read More
Chicken or egg, which comes first?! by ButterMyPaws19
Can't decide if we are excited or frustrated. We don't know whether to try and set up (or buy) a company in advance so that when we find a property to buy we can hit the ground running or to look at properties and set it all up when we are at the ...
@janemulberry when I lived in france there were so many feral cats, I once lived in a small place where I fed those around, one kept her distance but I knew one day she'd recently had kittens, so I went to where I thought she was with them and left ... 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 ...
@Kath948381 put the notifications into spam, then you won't receive, and you can visit when you wish. 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 ...
I met a great group of retirees in a village near varna about 8 years ago, they all loved it.It's the more natural life that I am after, rather than the shackles of UK (and other countries). Hopefully Bulgaria will be left alone for a while ... 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 ...
@TonyFF It is so good to hear that you have had a positive move and vibe in Bulgaria, and to hear other people's experience. I had a field near varna with a tumble down bungalow, I sold it because I just couldn't keep up with it when I move ... Read More
dog jabs uk to BG by buckleyps
Looking into it, it seems that rabies is the injection that is needed for dogs to go from uk into BG - but as will be driving through other countries will they want more injections. I'm not being lazy, I've been looking into it and can't get the ...
@alanjolly65 yep. I went from france to uk, 2 dogs and one cat, they decided that the timing of the shots for the dogs was out but the cat was ok, cost me nearly a hundred to stay overnight, go to vet next day, pay for them to just stamp a bit of ... Read More
dog jabs uk to BG by buckleyps
Looking into it, it seems that rabies is the injection that is needed for dogs to go from uk into BG - but as will be driving through other countries will they want more injections. I'm not being lazy, I've been looking into it and can't get the ...
@alanjolly65 thanks for the info. WOW, didn't know of the blackmailing though. I think if i make the move, I'll just stay put! Got three dogs!! thanks again for reply. Read More
dog jabs uk to BG by buckleyps
Looking into it, it seems that rabies is the injection that is needed for dogs to go from uk into BG - but as will be driving through other countries will they want more injections. I'm not being lazy, I've been looking into it and can't get the ...
@janemulberry good point, thank you. Read More
dog jabs uk to BG by buckleyps
Looking into it, it seems that rabies is the injection that is needed for dogs to go from uk into BG - but as will be driving through other countries will they want more injections. I'm not being lazy, I've been looking into it and can't get the ...
@Suzi Masterson ooh, interesting, thank you for this! I don't do yearly injections for myself or pets, so will do the move if they only need minimal injections. Thanks again. Read More
dog jabs uk to BG
Looking into it, it seems that rabies is the injection that is needed for dogs to go from uk into BG - but as will be driving through other countries will they want more injections. I'm not being lazy, I've been looking into it and can't get the ... 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 you are feeling ok. It is the route cause of these problems in every country that needs looking at and why. Read More
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 ...
@mutley how heart warming. Read More
hi to all if you from the uk by stewartstaples1
Hi to all if you from the uk. is still good to life in gb
@gwynj yep. 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 ...
Banks do what banks want to do, control people's spending and poverty. 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 ...
@TonyFF Are you in BG? I thought it was a safe and friendly place to live in general, but I am sensing a bit of negativity. Read More
hi to all if you from the uk by stewartstaples1
Hi to all if you from the uk. is still good to life in gb
@CarlS1986 sadly I think it is very much planned. 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
I was sad to read that they do weather manipulation in bulgaria too, although it seems to be all over now. 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? ...
interesting and thank you. :-) 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? ...
@janemulberry no, I didn't say you have to breathe in chemicals - luckily I don't rise to the bait of silly one sided arguements. 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? ...
@janemulberry so don't go to the bar! To think that our governments and big corporations spent billions on encouraging everyone to smoke back in the day so that they could make zillions of dollars!! 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? ...
@janemulberry I didn't for one moment say there should be no laws, just sensible ones. If someone doesn't like a smoky bar, go to another one (there used to be smokers bars/cafes and non smoking ones in UK and france). Why on earth would someone ... 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? ...
@JimJ agree with what you say, but I was referring to younger getting cancers, mental health problems and blood disorders, it is obvious that as we live longer, we will see rises in certain illnesses in the elderly. 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 it seems that the more governing bodies want to look after our health, the unhealthier we become - cancer in my youth was almost unheard of, I remember it climbing to 1 in 15, now its 1 in 2 will have it, yet trillions have gone into ... 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? ...
@JimJ no, I didn't notice because I haven't been alive for thousands of years, but I have heard and read that the elitists have been controlling for many many years, but I don't see why we just must therefore put up with it. Read More
Dog lovers: Bulgaria by TonyFF
Since there was a posting about barking dogs聽 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 ...
@grahamstark1 lovely care you take. I'm planning on moving over to BG this year, I have always rescued animals where I live, or they find me, but am a bit worried that animals are not well treated in BG ! I have heard that dogs are treated ok, and ... Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria as a British Citizen by Tommydgreen
Hi all! i hope everyone is well.I am looking to buy property in Bulgaria as British Citizen only, as you may know, we are no longer in the EU, I am wondering how I would go about this? as I鈥檝e heard I would have to register a business? could ...
@janemulberry I don't know that buying a place before brexit would have made a difference, I lived in france at time of uk leaving EU and we still had to apply for a right to live there, my sister had lived in france for 40 years and still had to ... 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 Let Bulgaria be Bulgaria - uk used to be quite free, but the start of the obvious control included stopping smoking in pubs, it's the wrong road to go down; governments telling citizens what they can do, can't do and giving punishments for ... Read More
Home Security Cameras by gwynj
Quite a few members have posted questions about security for village houses. I was wondering if anyone here had installed cameras to address the issue that way.I'm a bit ignorant of this tech stuff, but my brother just showed me the kit he's ...
@gwynj is this happening a lot in BG, gangs of ravenous gangs breaking into houses? Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
That is brilliant, thank you. Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria
@janemulberry i鈥檓 moving to bulgaria this year, i鈥檓 looking forward to dogs being allowed to bark rather than in uk towns having people report to dog wardens! if my dogs bark at night (its a one off, not continual) i鈥檓 happy for ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Julien hi, i鈥檓 pat, l am planning to move to varna area this year, I鈥檝e visited a few times and so am sticking to that area! will rent at first, i鈥檓 retirIng there with my 3 dogs. Read More
Moving dogs and cats from uk to BG by Suzi Masterson
ok so i have to many dogs (6) and 3 cats that will be coming with us. im pricing up the options.id thought id fly them and arrange it myself. not rocket science.im trying to find an airline that will let me do that! i even thought ill drive them to ...
@Suzi Masterson hi, just wondering how the move t9 bulgaria went. i鈥檓 planning on moving over from uk to varna area this year, 3 greyhounds with me. thinking i鈥檒l get a camper van and drive over with them. hope you are enjoying ... Read More