A to Z How To

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.

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

Internet or mobile network down in Bulgaria? Try these quick checks, then contact A1, Yettel, or Vivacom via the correct helplines. Includes city-agnostic numbers and outage tips.

Learn immediate steps for gas smells and what to do during district-heating or hot-water outages in Bulgaria. Safety rules, provider hotlines, and city contacts included.

No power in Bulgaria? Diagnose flat vs grid issues, contact your regional distributor (Electrohold, EVN, Energo-Pro), stay safe around water/electrics, and guard appliances against surges.

Burst pipe, leak, or blocked drain at home in Bulgaria? Follow immediate steps, learn when to call ViK vs a licensed plumber, typical prices, and local contacts in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas.

Water off, low pressure, or a street leak in Bulgaria? Learn when to call 112, how to report to your regional ViK, what’s your responsibility, and city contacts for Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas.