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Your personal doctor

In Bulgaria, healthcare starts with your "⁠личен лекар⁠" (personal doctor, GP), whom you choose and register with yourself.

Your personal doctor

If you have health insurance, your GP gives you a "⁠направление⁠" (referral) to see a specialist under the public health fund; a patient fee may still apply; without one you usually pay. To book, say: "⁠Може ли да си запиша час?⁠" (can I make an appointment?). In an emergency, call 112. This is general information — rules change, so check with НЗОК (the health fund) or your doctor.

History of Bulgaria

An illustrated history of Bulgaria

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Address registration

Address registration

In Bulgaria, two address terms are "⁠постоянен адрес⁠" (permanent address, shown on the ID card) and "⁠настоящ адрес⁠" (current address, where you actually live).

School in Bulgaria

School in Bulgaria

The school year usually starts on 15 September — "⁠първият учебен ден⁠" (the first school day) is a celebration with flowers for the teacher.

Market day

Market day

Every town has its "⁠пазар⁠" (market), and many places have a weekly market day, often at the weekend.