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Bulgaria’s 2026 Euro Switch: A Traveler’s Guide to the Currency Changeover

Bulgaria adopts the euro on Jan 1, 2026. Learn what it means for travelers and expats—what changes, what improves, and what to do with your leva.

Forest Fire & Wildfire Safety in Bulgaria: What to Do, Who to Call

How to act during wildfires in Bulgaria: call 112, understand BG‑ALERT, evacuate vs shelter, legal bans in forests, and where to check danger & weather.

Emergency Care in Bulgaria: 112, Hospitals & Who Covers The Cost

How to get emergency care in Bulgaria: call 112, public vs private hospitals, EHIC/GHIC rules, uninsured rights, and exactly who pays—plus key official links.

Mountain Safety in Bulgaria: Trails, Huts, Rescue & Insurance

How to stay safe hiking in Bulgaria: trail markings, hut network, 112 vs PSS, weather & avalanche checks, insurance, and easy summer routes near Sofia, Rila & Pirin.

Off-Plan in Bulgaria: Act 14 / Act 15 / Act 16 (New-Build Stages)

What Act 14, Act 15 and Act 16 mean in Bulgaria, who issues them, commissioning (Use Permit/UVE), risks of moving in early, and safe milestone payments.

Buying Property in Bulgaria: Step‑by‑Step with Notary, Cadastre, Taxes & Hidden Costs

Clear steps to buy property in Bulgaria: due diligence, notary, cadastre, taxes, fees, hidden costs, off‑plan risks, and checklists (updated Sept 2025).

Gymnasium vs. SEK (Sekundarschule): What it Means When You Move to Bulgaria

Gymnasium vs SEK explained for families moving to Bulgaria: terms, countries that use “SEK,” Bulgarian equivalents, placement by age/grade, and best-fit school options.

Education in Bulgaria for Foreign Families (K-12)

Moving to Bulgaria with kids? Understand Bulgarian schools (public, language & international), admissions, ages, curricula, cities, and best-fit options.

Get Help

Good to know emergency numbers in Bulgaria:

European emergency no: 112
Ambulance: 150
Police: 166
Fire service: 160
Roadside Assistance: 146

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