The European Commission is addressing the transit tax introduced by Bulgaria for Serbia and Hungary for Russian natural gas, European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said: “We are evaluating and discussing with the […]
Month: October 2023
In One Year: Inflation In Bulgaria Has Halved But Prices Continue To Rise
In one year, inflation in Bulgaria has halved, but consumer prices continue to rise. The price increase is most significant for food and fuel. On the threshold of the cold season, […]
Bulgaria: The State Debt For 2022 Is Over 37.85 Billion Leva – The Deficit Is 2.9% Of GDP
The budget deficit in the “State Government” institutional sector for 2022 is 4,859,000,000 leva, NSI reports. This is 2.9% of GDP. The deficit in the “Central Government” sub-sector amounts […]
Bulgaria: “Lukoil” Promised To Pay 500 Million Leva In Taxes In Order To Preserve The Derogation Of Russian Oil
The “Lukoil – Neftohim” refinery in Burgas has promised Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov to pay over 500 million leva (250 million euros) in taxes, and […]
Bulgaria: The Construction Of The 7th Unit At Kozloduy NPP Begins Soon
The construction of the 7th unit at the Kozloduy NPP is starting soon, announced Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov. The plans are for the new capacity to be ready by […]
The EU Court Overturned The Fine Of 77 Million Euros On The Bulgarian Energy Holding
The General Court of the EU overturned on Wednesday the European Commission’s decision against the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), which fined it 77 million euros in 2018 for violating competition rules on […]
Just 25 Minutes Of Physical Activity – Enough To Offset The Increased Risk Of Death From A Sedentary Lifestyle
According to research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, just 20-25 minutes of physical activity each day may be enough to offset […]
For The First Time Since Adopting The Euro: Croatia Raises The Minimum Wage By 20%
The minimum wage in Croatia will increase by 20% from the New Year – the first increase since the country adopted the euro as its main currency at the start of […]
Bulgaria: WCC-DB Questions The Activity Of Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel Regarding Schengen
“We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) disputed the agreement on prime ministerial rotation with GERB, questioning the activity of the deputy prime minister and minister of […]
Bulgaria’s President Will Appeal To The Constitutional Court About The Tax On Russian Gas
President Rumen Radev referred the Constitutional Court to the provisions of the Law on Control of the Implementation of Restrictive Measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilizing the situation […]