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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 ...
@mickeyhartHe was a very nice guy, very down to earth and friendly. It was on a Wizzair flight!. I just finished the podcast, thanks so much for the recommendation, was excellent. Read More
Apply for Bulgarian citizenship by shahparmar0
I am a Canadian citizen, and I married my wife, who is a Bulgarian citizen. I would now like to apply for Bulgarian citizenship, but I have never lived in Bulgaria. Am i eligible to apply
Would be interested to get the answer here. For a spouse of a Bulgarian is it 3 years (from first residence visa) to be eligible for permanent residence and then another 3 years (of holding permanent residence) before you can apply for citizenship?. ... 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 ...
Awesome thanks for recommendation. We went to see a play on it recently in London. It's on in NYC at the moment:https://nystagereview.com/2024/05/06/the-brief-life-mysterious-death-of-boris-iii-king-of-bulgaria-crown-of-thorns/Fascinating history. ... Read More
Driving from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv by GuestPoster1102
Hi all, Will be in Bulgaria for the very first time in Feb and planning to go from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv (and back) by a rental car - thinks it's the easiest as we have a 1.5 years baby. One question is, how's the driving from Sofia to Plovdiv, ...
@PurpleRon The tailgating always feels so much worse driving between Sofia and Plovdiv, or maybe that's just my experience?. South of Plovdiv, it starts to calm down and become a more enjoyable drive (other than the german cars, in the summer, ... 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 ...
@JimJ Did you try any of the legal 500 firms in Bulgaria?. Read More
Leshnikovo by leamnffc
Hello all, just wondering if anyone lives in or around Leshnikovo, south bulgaria. thanks
I had a quick google myself...noticed a place called "the deaf stones" near by. I've never heard of this place before, it looks v.cool. Definitely adding this to the road trip bucket list, if I am ever in the area. Read More
Swimming Pool Contractors
Anyone have a good recommendation for a swimming pool contractor?. We are looking to have a small plunge pool installed around the Yambol area. Thanks. Read More
Where to consider moving for a more self sufficient lifestyle ? by ButterMyPaws19
Hi, we are English (hubby and I) early retirees, who had moved to France pre brexit but are now looking to move to Bulgaria for a new adventure. We moved to rural France for a quieter, more self sufficient, as off grid as possible, life but it is ...
Just for interest...here is a search on Alo.bg for all houses currently for sale across Bulgaria which have yards above 4000sqm. https://www.alo.bg/obiavi/imoti-prodajbi/kashti-vili/?p[423]=4000_&order_by=price-asc Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
The price rise in Sofia is impressive. Although the next generation is going to really suffer. Also the gap between the big cities and the villages is growing bigger and bigger. 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 ...
1. Factually Incorrect. 2. It is right up there for road traffic fatalities, which does worry me. 3. Asda in UK is 40% cheaper??.....Billa these days seems to be quite pricey and I do agree some items are cheaper in UK supermarkets vs Bulgarian ... Read More
Exchanging Long Term Residence Visa for Permanent by Zooldrool
Has anyone recently exchanged their EU (or Article 50) long term residence visa for permanent (i.e after 5 years)?.If so I would love to know what information was required?. Did you have to show bills, entry/exit to country or other evidence that ...
@gwynj Thanks so much for the reply and the links. Very interesting!. My 5 years is up next year so will hopefully get my permanent residence then. I agree the only way to really know if it's transferable to another EU country is to try one day. ... Read More
Exchanging Long Term Residence Visa for Permanent by Zooldrool
Has anyone recently exchanged their EU (or Article 50) long term residence visa for permanent (i.e after 5 years)?.If so I would love to know what information was required?. Did you have to show bills, entry/exit to country or other evidence that ...
@gwynjHey, I was just looking into this again and saw the below article...https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=legissum:l23034Are you still sure you can't use your PR in Bulgaria to move to another European country, if you so wished? Read More
Going to live in Sliven by zwgilaki
Hello everybody, As I m moving in Sliven next summer, I would like to know if there is an area near sliven which is more safe to live and grow up a child or a protected area in Sliven. I am not a bulgarian and I am a little bit scared about my ...
Is your husband from Silven?. Will you live in the center or a neighborhood next to the center. I've been a couple of times and always found it to be as sleepy/idyllic as any other Bulgarian town of that size.In terms of alternatives you could stay ... Read More
Colombian Citizenship by PhilCo58
Anyone considering applying for Citizenship should be aware that the requirements changed in September. Previously the requirements were dictated under : Ley 43 de 1993Now details are dictated under:Ley 2332 de 2023 ...
@nico peligro Is tax different for citizens vs non citizens? Read More
TV usage and access by Kazman
HiAre there any streaming companies you can watch both in the uk and Bulgaria? Netflix no longer allow this so we're stuck with no tv in Bulgaria at present. msny thanks
@KazmanWhen you say it no longer allows you to do this, are you trying to watch it at the same time im different locations?. Netflix works fine for me wherever I am traveling. Read More