alanjolly65
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 02 September 2021
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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
Driving from UK by jeanmandredeix
I take my hat off to anyone who has done journey from UK in two or three days!We left Suffolk at 2.30am Saturday and done a heavy drive in our van to Germany, some 12 hours or so.Today we drove the rest of Germany, Austria and are staying in Hungary ...
I'm in West Bulgaria and use Vidin bridge. Now that Bulgaria and Romania are in Schengen it was a breeze. After showing my passport in Dover, it was never checked again. The only time I had to stop was to pay the toll at Vidin Bridge. 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??
Thank you!He is already retired but does not intend to move here and he has an apartment so no company required. I realise it isn't difficult to set one up. If I buy the car, I will be here to deal with things that need dealing with.(Plus I get to ... Read More
Driving from UK by jeanmandredeix
I take my hat off to anyone who has done journey from UK in two or three days!We left Suffolk at 2.30am Saturday and done a heavy drive in our van to Germany, some 12 hours or so.Today we drove the rest of Germany, Austria and are staying in Hungary ...
@jeanmandredeix I have driven many times. I once had to go home in a rush because my daughter was in hospital. I drove from Bulgaria to Calais non stop other than 4 hours to sleep. In fact, I've had to do the same thing several times. Sadly she ... Read More
Owning cars in Bulgaria.
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?? Read More
Bulgaria Schengen Borders
I understand that Bulgaria (and Romania) became full Schengen members in January and agreed that checks would still be in place at land borders until July 2025.What difference has it made? Are there still barriers / checking booths in place or a car ... Read More