Bulgaria

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Updated 98-05-20

Information on the situation for homosexuals in Bulgaria: Legal The Bulgarian Penal Code prohibits "scandalous homosexuality", homosexuality in public, and activities which may "lead to perversion" (whatever that is supposed to mean). Violation of these laws can be punished with 1-5 years imprisonment and/or "social disgrace".

In spite of this, gay life in Bulgaria has blossomed over the past few years. Gay bars, clubs, and discos have opened. Gay magazines and books are published, and more and more people are coming out of the closet.

Bulgaria's Parliament passed a measure March 9, 1998 requiring
foreigners who visit for more than one month to take an HIV test..

If you have any further information on the current situation in Bulgaria, please contact me.

Age of consent	Male-Female	Male-Male	Female-Female
Bulgaria	14	18*	18*

*Other sources set the age for gay sex at 14 or 21. Please mail me the right age if you know.

Further information on the situation in Bulgaria can be found at:

Bulgayria - The Bulgarian Gay Site

Bulgarian Gay Organization "GEMINI"

Statistics:

Republic, Europe
Area: 110,994 km²
Population: 8.46 mill.
Capital: Sofiya
Currency: lev
National Holiday: Mar. 3

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .bg

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