alanjolly65
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 02 September 2021
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Husband wanting to buy a reliable car in the Burgas Area by Kath948381
I don't drive and I've heard a lot of horror stories about buying a car in Bulgaria. So husband wants to buy a car which at a pinch needs to hold visitors arriving at the airport be did have an automatic car in the past and I think he'll be looking ...
@Kath948381Lots of people are buying used cars in Germany and driving them to register in Bulgaria. I wouldn't bother buying anything from on non EU country (UK) Read More
Medical care in Bansko by Sleep Near
Hello, does anyone know of there is a medical clinic open during the off season in Bansko?
@SimCityATBansko has developed quickly in recent years. The massive influx of digital nomads hs meant that there are now an infinite number of activities, clubs, groups etc to cater for every taste. The only negative is that prices are now much ... Read More
Medical care in Bansko by Sleep Near
Hello, does anyone know of there is a medical clinic open during the off season in Bansko?
@Sleep Near There is Razlog Hospital for emergencies and there is a drop in centre in Bansko where the ambulances are based Read More
Driving through Austria by SimCityAT
It's some time away, but make a note of it. From 2027, Austria will stop the adhesive vignette that goes on the car window. It will just be the digital vignettes, which should not make any difference as they can be bought from petrol stations, ...
I buy all my vignettes online. (Austria, Hungary, Ronania and Bulgaria) before I leave home. I buy all of then for a week (BG 3 months). So I can be flexible with travel plans. The total difference for all the vignettes combined is only around 6 ... Read More
Question on Visa D by jeanmandredeix
We are currently getting paperwork together for the retirement Visa D but am a bit concerned on my husbands application as I am in receipt of state pension but he only has company pension for now. They seem to want a state pension? Am I right? Will ...
@jeanmandredeix Curious as to what the answer was for you? I'm hearing of individuals refused on a private pension but a Bulgarian lawyer telling me they have had no issues with any clients on private pensions this year. Is it a case of depends on ... Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
@janemulberry I think we are in similar situations. Wanting to move but can't yet? I think, if I remember correctly, your' s is due to waiting for pensions? Mine is due to my wife' parents who need us and are both nearly 88. Hopefully, one day. ... Read More
Repeat Prescriptions by alanjolly65
I'm not a resident in Bulgaria but I visit for 4 or 5 months per year.On my last visit, I needed a prescription for drugs I get in the UK.I visited a doctor who wrote me a prescription and I was surprised after I bought the drugs that the ...
@JimJ I turned 60 two weeks ago, I couldn't help a little grin when I went to collect my prescrition and the assistant asked for the payment 😀 Read More
Repeat Prescriptions
I'm not a resident in Bulgaria but I visit for 4 or 5 months per year.On my last visit, I needed a prescription for drugs I get in the UK.I visited a doctor who wrote me a prescription and I was surprised after I bought the drugs that the ... Read More
Property Maintenance. Who is responsible? by alanjolly65
Currently there is no problem but, I am curious as to who you feel will be potentiallyresponsible for this?Two apartments with balconies. One is a wooden balcony supported by wooden posts on the balcony below. Eventually, even with regular ...
@gwynj Thank you! I hope you are correct because the Great news is that I am the neighbor below 😀There balcony above is absolutely 100% wood. They only visit occasionally and you can hear the boards creaking when they walk on them. There ... Read More
Property Maintenance. Who is responsible?
Currently there is no problem but, I am curious as to who you feel will be potentiallyresponsible for this?Two apartments with balconies. One is a wooden balcony supported by wooden posts on the balcony below. Eventually, even with regular ... Read More
Owning cars in Bulgaria. by alanjolly65
From what I can find, insurance covers the car and not the individual.If my friend who does not have a residency permit wants the use of a car whilst he's here (5 or 6 months per year), can I buy one in my name for him to use whilst he's here??
Thanks for the replies and I totally understand your train of thought. As regards the purchase. He would choose and pay for the car. The risk is all his financially. There’s no real concern over this. Apart from the fact we have been friends ... Read More
Prescription by alanjolly65
Hi.I got a prescription for painkillers from the doctor today. Does anybody have a clue what it says? There must be an international school for Dr prescription writing. ...
Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll just stick to Malbec. Can't beat a drop of red wine Read More
Prescription by alanjolly65
Hi.I got a prescription for painkillers from the doctor today. Does anybody have a clue what it says? There must be an international school for Dr prescription writing. ...
@PlovdivEd. 😆😆I don't think I need a prescription for that but thanks for the idea. I'll give it a shot. (Or a bottle) Read More
Prescription
Hi.I got a prescription for painkillers from the doctor today. Does anybody have a clue what it says? There must be an international school for Dr prescription writing. ... Read More
Maintenance Fees. Condominium Act etc
I have owned an apartment in an aparthotel since 2010. It seems that over recent years, a number of Apartments have now been sold.I have paid my fees €12 /sqm since 2010.Since that time, I really can't see where much of the funds have been ... Read More