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@babajaga

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German looking for information about Bulgaria

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Registration: 23 September 2017

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3 years ago
lenamiro2020

politics in Bulgaria by lenamiro2020

Hi everyone ! Me name is Elena ( I am Ukrainian) . We are currently living in USA , but for many reasons ,we would like to move to Bulgaria. My first question is: How politically stable do you think Bulgaria is? THANK YOU !

babajaga

Privet. Ya Nemez, shivu b Burgase. I think, politics here is no serious issue, as long as Bulgaria is receiving money from the EU, it will be more or less stable. Which will happen for a couple of years more. Because of being not so far from your ... Read More

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3 years ago
margatumbarello

Private Health Insurance in Bulgaria by margatumbarello

Hi there I’m moving to Bulgaria on September 6th 2021. I’m from Argentina, living in Ecuador for now I would like to know how much it cost aprox, a private health insurance Thank you,

babajaga

As a German, living in BG, I can not comment regarding the standard, public health insurance. However, up to now I always payed medical treatment in cash, besides some dental work, for which my German insurance payed almost everything. As an ... Read More

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3 years ago
gwynj

How to Get your Covid Vaccination by gwynj

I already posted this elsewhere, but I think the Covid Vaccination deserves its own topic... Here is the Bulgarian website where you can book an appointment for a Covid Vaccination: https://his.bg/ * This website is in Bulgarian (but, if you ...

babajaga

Its much easier right now: The "Green Corridors" are open since last Monday. I got my shot in Burgas in the cities large hospital just on the spot, on Wednesday, without previous registration. You have to check actual local infos for ... Read More

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3 years ago
Diksha

Vaccines required in Bulgaria by Diksha

Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Bulgaria, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...

babajaga

SInce beginning of the week, the "Green Corridors" are opened again. Which means, you can show up without appointment and get a shot. Astra Zeneca, actually, only. I did it in Burgas on Wednesday this week. Lichnaya Carta required. You ... Read More

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3 years ago
John Cutmore

Apartments on Black Sea Coast by John Cutmore

We are in our eighties and are keen to move from Cape Town to the area around Sunny Beach in Bulgaria. I have looked at a lot of apartments listed for sale, and I am wondering why there are so many of them. Was the area over developed? I see that ...

babajaga

For first impression regarding real estate prices, check out: alo.bg Read More

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3 years ago
John Cutmore

Apartments on Black Sea Coast by John Cutmore

We are in our eighties and are keen to move from Cape Town to the area around Sunny Beach in Bulgaria. I have looked at a lot of apartments listed for sale, and I am wondering why there are so many of them. Was the area over developed? I see that ...

babajaga

Then I can only recommend Burgas itself, or its surroundig, may be, especially Sarafavo, which is rather populated by expats from Germany, Great Britain, Russia. Its beach, however, is not as good as in the other locations, I mentione here. In ... Read More

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3 years ago
John Cutmore

Apartments on Black Sea Coast by John Cutmore

We are in our eighties and are keen to move from Cape Town to the area around Sunny Beach in Bulgaria. I have looked at a lot of apartments listed for sale, and I am wondering why there are so many of them. Was the area over developed? I see that ...

babajaga

Full year residency ? Read More

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3 years ago
John Cutmore

Apartments on Black Sea Coast by John Cutmore

We are in our eighties and are keen to move from Cape Town to the area around Sunny Beach in Bulgaria. I have looked at a lot of apartments listed for sale, and I am wondering why there are so many of them. Was the area over developed? I see that ...

babajaga

Living in Burgas myself, I do not consider Sunny Beach or its (better) neighbour Sveti Vlas suitable for full year residence. Because out of season, not much more life there as on our graveyard. Because of special visa requirements, BG is/was a ... Read More

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3 years ago
Irishtravelman

Early retirement by Irishtravelman

Hi.. I am new to this site, I have recently retired from my work, I am 52 its a choice I made years ago, i'am happy I did but I wish it was next year. However now that I am on my own, I would like to move to somewhere warm and has a reasonable ...

babajaga

Hi Martin, living in BG, Burgas, myself for 3 years already, I am very happy about it. Climate during summer time very good, not too hot, in winter so,so, very few days below 0 grd Celsius. Because of middle sized town, even some activity in ... Read More

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5 years ago
Victoria-013

Renting out properties in Bulgaria (Sunny beach) and cost of living by Victoria-013

Hi All, I was hoping someone could assist me. I have a couple of properties in Sunny Beach I wish to rent out in holiday resorts. At present myself and my partner live in the UK but are wanting to relocate in a few years and manage the renting, ...

babajaga

20000 what ? 20000E or GBP will be good enough, 20000lv might be too small. Renting out in Sunny Beach .... During Jul/Aug no problem, but will that be good enough ? I could imagine, property in some area, where full-year rent is possible, might be ... Read More

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5 years ago
Bhavna

Best cities for retirement in Bulgaria by Bhavna

Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Bulgaria for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...

babajaga

I prefere a city, thus living in Burgas. At the seaside, but also some facilities available duign winter time, like cinema, theatre, opera. Or (oldy-) rock club. Read More

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6 years ago
Panlumix51

Mudbaths by Panlumix51

Hello,does anyone know if the mudbaths are good for you in BG,also what is the dresscode please? :)

babajaga

Just outdoor baths, within aea of the salt producing factory. No special facilities. Just undress in open air. But free of charge. Read More

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6 years ago
Panlumix51

Mudbaths by Panlumix51

Hello,does anyone know if the mudbaths are good for you in BG,also what is the dresscode please? :)

babajaga

Mudbaths in Burgas supposed to be healthy; never tried, but the baths in the very salty water besides at least very pleasant in summertime. Good for skin. You need standard bath suits for both. Read More

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6 years ago

website in BG for a private job offer ?

I want to offer a private temp. job countrywide within BG. Trying alo.bg, I noticed that it is only posible within very limited region of BG. jobs.bg seems to be for real companies only. Any other good website to choose for my purpose ? Read More

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6 years ago
raytongrace

money from IT freelance work by raytongrace

I have been paid EURO into a paypal account, but I am struggling to transfer/withdraw the money to an account I have here in Bulgaria, (pay pal asks for 6 digit sort code and 8 digit account number but they are 8 digits and 10 digits respectively) ...

babajaga

I have same conditions (EUR 100: 0.1% min. EUR 6.00) at UBB. Did you check for possible tax implications regarding the incoming money from paypal ? And, being an IT-dinosaur myself (process control apps), what are you doing in IT ? Read More