There is no getting away from it, December to February are the coldest months wherever you live in Bulgaria. This year has seen some of the lowest temperatures on record throughout Bulgaria causing much hardship for its residents.

The smoking ban in all public places which comes into effect as of 1st June 2012 is supported by 60 % of the population of Bulgaria.

Another year has passed and most people will have only bills to remind them of Christmas and New Year. A new year encourages a new start with resolutions to change certain habits;

When you drink certain coffees in a cafe in Bulgaria, it comes to you served on a saucer with a small, rolled-up piece of paper which has a message on it; this message is your fortune.

It's hard to believe it is nearly Christmas. So far we have enjoyed a relatively warm and sunny December here in Bulgaria, which doesn't make this time of year feel so festive. People are out and about enjoying the sunny days and warmer temperatures whilst they last. For those of us who live here we are making the most of it, as it can change at the drop of a hat, and the snow and freezing temperatures can soon be upon us.