FAQ

Don’t worry - there are ATMs at the airport as well as Forex / Bank offices

If you select to fly, Sofia is well connected to all major airports in Europe and the Middle East. There are more than 3-4 connections per day. Tickets are inexpensive, considering the mileage. We are 3 hours away from London, an hour and a half - two from Munchen and Frankfurt, an hour away from Vienna, Athens & Istanbul. If you select to drive, consult with Google Maps or other advanced technologies.

Usually April is spring in Sofia - full of blossom & color. We enjoy warm temperatures during the day between 16 - 22C. Usually it is sunny. At night cold air comes from the mountain and temperatures drop with 5-10 degrees.

You will be pleasantly surprised by the number of people speaking English.

No. You must exchange money in the nearby bank your currency to local Bulgarian Lev. Bulgarian currency is tied to the Euro and has not changed ratio since 1997. Banks charge modest exchange commission. We do not recommend other means of exchange. Withdrawing money from an ATM is also a good option. If you are left with extra Bulgarian Leva, banks will happily buy them back from you.

In general - Yes. Visa & MasterCard are accepted in most of the establishments. American Express, Diners and JCB are available in the main hotels, but not so popular. Ask before you order if and which cards are accepted. Just as everywhere in the world, you should take precautions at ATMs and never give your card to waiters, bartenders. When you pay, you better be present at the credit card terminal. Just as everywhere, always protect your PIN.

Foreign agencies, such as US Department of State and the organizers do not see any substantial difference in street crime than in any other big city in the world. You may read the OSAC / US Department of State "Bulgaria 2014 Crime and Safety Report" by clicking here.

10% is recommended, but totally to your discretion. Some restaurants and bars include that by default. Look at your bill if it is included.

To the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan: ★ getting the tube to the hotel - a ticket costs BGN 1.00 (about EUR 0.50) and will bring you straight at the hotel (get off at Serdika Station) This takes about 18-22 min ★ getting an official taxi from the airport to the hotel. ATTENTION: look only for the official taxi company of the airport - “OK Supertrans”. When exiting customs, their desk will be just in front of you, at the arrivals hall. Book your taxi there. Fare to the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan is about BGN 17 (about EUR 8.60) This takes about 20-40 min (*Beware of similar looking taxis - fakes will charge a fortune to ride them.) To the Radisson Blu: ★ getting the tube to the hotel - a ticket costs BGN 1.00 (about EUR 0.50) and will bring you 100 meters from hotel (get off at Sofia University Station) This takes about 15-17 min ★ getting an official taxi from the airport to the hotel. ATTENTION: look only for the official taxi company of the airport - “OK Supertrans”. When exiting customs, their desk will be just in front of you, at the arrivals hall. Book your taxi there. Fare to the Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Sofia is about BGN 12 (about EUR 6.20) This takes about 15-30 min (*Beware of similar looking taxis - fakes will charge a fortune to ride them.) ★ Uber - use the free airport WiFi and order your UberX. Note Uber receipts are not fiscal documents, so your accountant will reject booking such a document as an expense.

No. Young Movers Conference 2015 is a private event. We will make sure there are no party crashers present at the venues of the events.

Young Movers Conference 2015 outdoor activities will be held on Saturday 18 April, at the same time at different venues. If you can prove organizers you can manage being present at two venues at the same time, they will look into your request.

If your company is a EU entity and VAT registered, you may recover the VAT on our invoice, just as you recover the VAT on expenses your company has in performing its activities - fuel and tolls, for example. For this, during the process of registration, please provide your company's details and EU VAT number. This data will be verified by the organizers and a proper tax invoice will be issued.

Participation at Young Movers Conference is associated with delivery of variety of services, where the main service is accommodation, entry and access to an event on the territory of Republic of Bulgaria. Participation at YMC is subject of 20% VAT based on the text of VAT Law Article 12, paragraph 1 and Article 21, Paragraph 4. Therefore the reverse charge rule cannot be implemented. Participants should be able to reclaim the VAT, using the services of operators such as FDE.

Sponsorships are treated specifically in the Bulgarian legislation - a sponsorship is considered neither goods, nor services. Sponsorship at YMC is subject of 20% VAT based on the text of VAT Law Article 12, paragraph 1 and Article 21, Paragraph 4. Therefore the reverse charge rule cannot be implemented. Sponsors should be able to reclaim the VAT, using the services of operators such as FDE.