Bulgaria (BG)
Bulgaria is the oldest state in Europe (founded 681 AD), a member of the European Union since 2007, and one of the most affordable countries for expats in the EU.
Capital: Sofia
Region: Europe
Language: Bulgarian
Currency: BGN (лв)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 37)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
166
Fire Brigade
160
Ambulance
150
Poison Control
02 923 0057 (Sofia Toxicology Centre)
Mental Health
Crisis line: 0800 18 624 (free, 24/7)
Domestic Violence
0800 18 624 (National helpline for violence, free)
Child Protection
116 111 (Child helpline, free, EU-wide)
Road Assistance
SBA (Sofia): 02 91 46. UBA (Union of Bulgarian Automobilists): 1285. Available 24/7 for breakdown assistance.
How to call emergency services in Bulgaria
For 112: works from any phone without a SIM card, free. Available in Bulgarian and English. State: your location, nature of emergency, how many people involved. Stay on the line. For Sofia address, specify the district (район) as the city is large.