mickg
Irish looking for information about Bulgaria
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Wolves in the garden WTAF? 🤯 by S25 - Sean
Forgive me for saying this but I almost soiled my pants, while taking a pee near a tree by the front gate. 10 minutes prior, heard howling off on the fields towards the mountains, probably a quarter of a mile away. As ya do, thought nothing about ...
Jackels around here, plenty ferrel cats hiding in bins to make one jump and curse. Read More
Wolves in the garden WTAF? 🤯 by S25 - Sean
Forgive me for saying this but I almost soiled my pants, while taking a pee near a tree by the front gate. 10 minutes prior, heard howling off on the fields towards the mountains, probably a quarter of a mile away. As ya do, thought nothing about ...
Their licking their lips lol 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 ...
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/This explains irish citizenship criteria 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 ...
Hello, regarding irish passport, great grand parents do not qualify your eligibility.Grandparents and parents do.Maybe look at if any were citizens of another eu country to qualify for eu passport. Read More
Moving to Bulgaria by thylacalinestripe
Hi everyone,My name is Andy and i am new to expat.co, my wife and i are thinking about moving to the village of Strahilovo in area of Verliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria does anyone know anything they could share about the about village-are there any English ...
Polski trambesh nice town, 4 or 5 small supermarkets, cafes and 5 hardware stores(that I know of).Train station linking Ruse further north to Gorna Oryahovista near VT.We prefer main shopping in Gorna, kaufland and lidl stores there.Plenty expats go ... Read More
What's the best security option for holiday home by Phatbutfast
We have recently bought a home in a small village in Bulgaria. The house once locked up is secure. At the moment there is nothing in the house that I would think is worth taking. I'm am hoping to return to the home 2-4 times a year. Is security a ...
Delta is the name of the company around this area, Polski Trambesh between Ruse and Veliko Tarnovo.Your neighbours and mayor will know if there is one operating in your area. Read More
What's the best security option for holiday home by Phatbutfast
We have recently bought a home in a small village in Bulgaria. The house once locked up is secure. At the moment there is nothing in the house that I would think is worth taking. I'm am hoping to return to the home 2-4 times a year. Is security a ...
Good neighbours is a goid start.Where I live there is a security company who drive around at nighttime, we pay 10 levs a month.The guys are built like boxers so I wouldn't want to mess with them.Most in the village use them and I do mean the ... Read More
Cutting down trees in your garden by Yorkie57
Hi EveryoneWe purchased a property in Bulgaria that had a conifer growing very close to the house and is twice the height of the building .We would like to get it atleast trimmed down preferably removed .Do we need to consult the mayor or can we ...
From what I have been told, it's only walnut trees that you you need permission to cut down. Read More
Mobile phone plans in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Bulgaria remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose ...
Similar to tutisservis, except we have residenty cards, but not citizenship so 400 lev deposit used to pay monthly bill, also got internet and TV in same deal with vivacom 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.
Cash or card, bulgarian builder( good work on new roof 4 years ago, still no leaks.), when time to pay him quote ' in bulgaria cash is still king '.Small shops like the small change so item cost 10.36, I only have 20 lev notes and change, I give ... 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.
Tin foil hats to stop us from been brainwashed lol 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 ...
I manage to get them pages up, but I don't see any links for info on where I could get extinguisher inspected.I know of one place near cat office in veliko tarnovo, 45 min drive each way for me, do some shopping whilst in VT to make it worthwhile ... 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 ...
Thanks for the replies but seems to have veered away from the questions.Is there a website/page that lists locations in municipality where fire extinguisher can be checked. 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 ...
I have tried using the above links but they do not seem to link to anything apart from this page.Is there a website that lists the locations of where i can get car fire extinguisher inspected. Read More
car taxes and insurance by mickg
I have a car brought brand new last year from skoda, the car dealership completed the whole taxes and registration and insurance for me ( small fee ).I know there is a municipality car tax and vigrette tax to pay but is there also an eco tax or is ...
Been informed by a neighbour that I can pay the car municipality tax at the same office where i pay my house tax in polski trambesh.That's handy, don't have to travel 45mins by car to veliko tarnovo. Read More