FAQs

Quick guide to ordering taxis in Bulgaria: street hailing, phone and app booking, fare stickers, per-kilometre prices, and standard/premium options in Sofia, Varna, Burgas, and Plovdiv.

Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Learn what travelers and expats need to know now: paying in euros, exchanging remaining leva, the fixed rate (€1 = BGN 1.95583), and dual price display until 8 August 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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