City supermarkets and malls are usually open every day, Sunday included, often until 9 or 10 pm. Small shops and offices may close earlier or have a "почивен ден"
(day off). Some corner shops and pharmacies are "денонощни"
— open 24/7. On signs you'll also see "Отворено"
(open) and "Затворено"
(closed). Hours vary — check before you go.
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Opening hours
Look for the sign "Работно време"
(opening hours) on the door.
History of Bulgaria
An illustrated history of Bulgaria
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Pharmacies
A green cross and the word "аптека"
mean you're in the right place — there's a pharmacy on almost every corner.
Your personal doctor
In Bulgaria, healthcare starts with your "личен лекар"
(personal doctor, GP), whom you choose and register with yourself.
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).