Jules999
Welsh expat in Bulgaria
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269
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Simeonovo, Yambol
Speaks English Trying hard to learn Bulgarian
Registration: 24 October 2016
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New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@S25 - Sean Gwyn is right, they don't have a Praktiker store in Elhovo, the nearest will be Yambol. They do have smaller, local builders merchants but Yambol has all the bigger well known stores. Read More
Health care in Bulgaria by Jules999
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ...
@gwynj So, I eventually got around to getting in touch with our translator in regards to applying for the NHIF ( she is very knowledgeable on how all systems work in Bulgaria, and also the UK! ) Apparently, we will have to pay back 5 years of ... Read More
Health care in Bulgaria by Jules999
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ...
@gwynj Thank you so much Gwyn for sharing your knowledge/ experience, it really is invaluable. We use a GP locally and he speaks perfect English, which is a Godsend - my limited grasp of the Bulgarian language does not extend to medical terminology, ... Read More
Health care in Bulgaria by Jules999
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ...
@gwynj Thanks for your reply Gwyn. It would make perfect sense to join the NHIF if it's true that we don't have to back pay the years that we have been residents here, otherwise it would be very costly. There's something in the back of my mind, ... Read More
Health care in Bulgaria
As we are approaching our mid 50's, I feel it's time to start looking into health care insurance for myself & my husband. We are both proactive in terms of keeping ourselves healthy with diet & exercise, but as our ages begin to advance, you ... 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 ...
Just as a side note, as we have also had huge problems with these trees, and them sending out shoots as a defensive mechanism when they are cut down.. if you drill into the base and pour neat NASA ( taking appropriate precautions) into the hole at ... Read More
Buying a used vehicle in Bulgaria
This has been asked before, but there was not a definitive answer to the question.Therefore I wonder if there is someone who can help break down the process, since the last post was posted! The vehicle we are interested in is registered in Bulgaria, ... Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
@mickgNo, it's down to checks at customs now, and they determine the release of post for it's delivery by BG postal service. Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
@mickgAbsolutely it has! Never had any issues pre-Brexit and now post takes up to 6 weeks to arrive from UK.. Read More
Traffic violation ticket payment by Jules999
We were in town the other day, and turned right at a junction after checking the road was clear. We were then flagged down by the local police and had to produce all documents etc. My hubby received a traffic violation ticket, for not stopping at ...
Thanks for all the replies, it's been very useful. It seems odd how sometimes it appears in the system pretty quickly, and as Tutisservis found, sometimes it doesn't appear at all! Read More
Traffic violation ticket payment
We were in town the other day, and turned right at a junction after checking the road was clear. We were then flagged down by the local police and had to produce all documents etc. My hubby received a traffic violation ticket, for not stopping at ... 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 ...
@JimJWealth doesn't really come into it, if somebody doesn't like cats & wants to eradicate them, then what has the cost of the properties in the area got to do with it? It certainly isn't a demonstration that you are a good person because you ... 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 ...
Our cat adopted us as a tiny kitten, and she's now almost 12. She enjoys a combination of indoor / outdoor life in our village. Her biggest predator is the local tom cat who is a massive bully & has a big swagger 😅. I continue to see ... 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 ...
My guess is, it will depend on how well behaved your cats are, and whether they are mainly indoor / outdoor cats. I can't forsee a problem if your cats are well behaved & don't pluck furniture etc. If the property in question has many ... Read More
Food prices and animal care by Cherryberry66
Hellomy family and i are seriously considering buying a property we have fallen in love eith in rural ruse region but have a few questions that i cant find much info on the internet.i have seen the prices of food in the supermarkets is similar to ...
@Cherryberry66Welcome on board, you'll find a wealth of information here😊One important consideration is how you will secure a D-visa, unless you have a European passport, if your plan is to live here full-time. Read More