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Find out the phone numbers to call for the ambulance, police, fire and rescue services in an emergency…
National Emergency Numbers
Ambulance | Tel: 150 |
Fire/Rescue | Tel: 160 |
Police | Tel: 166 |
BULSAR (Bulgarian Black Sea Search & Rescue) | Tel: 088 161 |
Car Breakdown Service - Sofia | Tel: 1286 |
Car Breakdown Service - outside Sofia | Tel: 146 |
Pharmacy On-Duty | Tel: 178 |
European SOS 112
The number 112 can be dialled to reach emergency services - medical, fire and police - from anywhere in Europe. This Pan-European emergency number 112 can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone). Calls are free. It can be used for any life-threatening situation, including:
- Serious medical problems (accident, unconscious person, severe injuries, chest pain, seizure)
- Any type of fire (house, car)
- Life-threatening situations (crimes)
- Information on the 112 number from the European Commission website
Crisis and Helplines
Children's Helpline | Tel: 0800 19 100 |
Stop Crimes & Corruption | Tel: 02 980 0262 |
Drugsinfo Helpline | Tel: 088 899 1866 Website |
Aids Helpline | Tel: 088 643 9410 Website |
Cancer Support | Tel: 052 616 937 Website |
Women's Support (Animus Rehabilitation) | Tel: 02 981 7686 Website |
Pharmacies
Pharmacies are generally open from Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00.
At least one local pharmacy will be open at any time of the day. A schedule for this "duty pharmacy" can be found in every pharmacy window.