The official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. English, German, French and Russian are spoken to a high standard by 60 % of the young people. Signs along international motorways, in airports and resorts are also spelled in Roman letters. For your information we are publishing some common Bulgarian expressions and basic words: Hello - (zdravei) Hello (informal) - (zdrasti) Good morning - (dobro utro) God evening - (dober vecher) Good night - (... [read more]

Public Transport In the bigger towns there are trams, buses, and trolley buses. There is also a fleet of privately run 'Marsh-route taxis' which covers the more obscure routes. (Ticket price 1 lev. Pay the driver as you get on.) Public transport runs daily from 5 a.m. till 11.30 p.m. for buses, 12.30 a.m. for trams. Tickets single use, for any distance on any tram, bus or trolley-bus line. Price: 0.40 leva Transit Cards one day, all lines - 2.... [read more]

Description of the Banking System Bulgaria is predominantly a cash economy but recently the use of debit and credit cards is increasing. The increase is mainly due to two factors, one being that many state organizations have started crediting monthly salaries to the debit cards of their employees, the other is that many banks issue a debit card with the provision of other services like loans and deposits. Development of services for consumers, such as debit car... [read more]

The best about Bulgarian cuisine is the plenty of fresh vegetables, eaten raw, roasted or stewed with meat in terracotta pots. Also, be prepared for lots of garlic, onions, oil and spices. The Influences of its neighbours, Turkey and Greece are also present in traditional meals like ' surmi ' (stuffed vine leaves), ' moussaka ' and ' baklava '.The Bulgarians are starting the meal with a salad and rakia (Bulgarian spirit usually made from... [read more]