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2024 State Budget Discussions Set to Commence Next Week

Discussions surrounding the state budget for 2024 are scheduled to kick off in the coming week during plenary sessions, with amendments to tax laws set for review tomorrow

Business | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 17:00 | Viewed: 2291

Speculations Mount as SOCAR Emerges as Likely Buyer of Lukoil Neftohim Burgas Refinery

Speculations are rife about the potential buyer for Lukoil Neftohim Burgas refinery, with Azerbaijani state oil company SOCAR emerging as the primary contender, as reported by Trud newspaper

Business » Energy | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 16:19 | Viewed: 4028

The "Chinese" Child Pneumonia is Already in Europe

The rise of mycoplasma pneumonia, akin to the "Chinese" child pneumonia, has been witnessed across Europe, echoing the respiratory concerns observed in China, reports Euronews

Business | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 13:59 | Viewed: 2992

Bulgaria’s MFA Launched an App to Help All Travelers Abroad

Information for Bulgarians traveling and living abroad, about crisis situations and travel requirements

Business » Tourism | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 11:01 | Viewed: 3802

Bulgarian Finance Minister Assures No Fuel Shortage Amid Lukoil Refinery Sale Consideration

Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Asen Vassilev, addressed concerns about potential fuel shortages following "Lukoil's" deliberations on selling its business in the country

Business » Energy | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2688

Russia's Lukoil Contemplates Asset Sale in Bulgaria Amid Changing Conditions

Lukoil has announced a strategic review of its Bulgarian ventures due to significant alterations in conditions

Business » Energy | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 12:20 | Viewed: 3190

Sofia Airport Introduces Smart Drinking Water Fountains

Travelers departing from Sofia Airport now have access to convenient and eco-friendly drinking water, thanks to the installation of three new "smart fountains" in the pre-departure areas of Terminals 1 and 2

Business » Tourism | December 4, 2023, Monday // 17:44 | Viewed: 3743

Cross-Border Pursuit: Suspects in North Macedonian Murders Flee to Bulgaria

Three suspects in the murder of a 14-year-old girl from Skopje and a 74-year-old man from Veles have been detained, the Ministry of Internal Affairs in North Macedonia announced late last night. Today, the Minister of the Interior

Business | December 4, 2023, Monday // 17:30 | Viewed: 2976

Bulgarian Sunflower Oil is Sold as Olive Oil in Greece

The police in Thessaloniki detained two people who imported sunflower oil from Bulgaria, added impurities to it and sold it as extra virgin olive oil

Business | December 4, 2023, Monday // 14:42 | Viewed: 6366

Bitcoin Surges Beyond 40,000 Mark Amidst Bullish Predictions

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, surged nearly 5% to cross the elusive $40,000 threshold, marking its remarkable resurgence in over 18 months

Business | December 4, 2023, Monday // 14:06 | Viewed: 2609

Bucharest Hosting the 4th Edition of Energy Week Black Sea

On 6-8th February 2024, the international renewables investment conference Energy Week Black Sea will take place in Bucharest, Romania

Business » Energy | December 4, 2023, Monday // 09:29 | Viewed: 2472

Borovets Gears Up for Winter Season with Artificial Snow Preparation

As the winter chill settles in, Bulgarian mountain resorts are eagerly preparing for the upcoming ski season

Business » Tourism | December 3, 2023, Sunday // 17:20 | Viewed: 4175

Bulgaria and 20+ Nations in Ambitious Push to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050

Amidst the high-stakes stage of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a landmark declaration has emerged, supported by over 20 nations spanning continents, including Bulgaria

Business » Energy | December 2, 2023, Saturday // 10:20 | Viewed: 2830

Bulgarian Finance Minister Reports State Budget Deficit Drop in November

Finance Minister Asen Vassilev announced a significant decline in the state budget deficit for November, reaching a mere 0.6%. This marks a milestone in over two decades, with revenue from taxes surpassing expenditures—a first in this time frame

Business » Finance | December 1, 2023, Friday // 15:50 | Viewed: 2596

Bulgargaz Announces Proposed 6.5% Increase in December's Natural Gas Price

Bulgargaz, the public gas supplier of Bulgaria, revealed its proposed final natural gas price for December at 87.50 BGN/MWh (excluding excise duty and VAT), marking a 6.5% increase compared to November.

Business » Energy | December 1, 2023, Friday // 15:42 | Viewed: 2474

Bulgaria: 85% of Population Reside in Owned Homes

In the latest Eurostat data disclosed on Thursday, it's been unveiled that a significant 85% of Bulgarians resided in households owning their homes in the year 2022, marking a slight increase from the preceding year's 84.9%.

Business » Properties | December 1, 2023, Friday // 07:30 | Viewed: 4150

Tech Industry's Resilience: Bulgaria Foresees Slower Software Sector Growth

The Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASSCOM) announced their annual Barometer report, marking a historic forecast for the nation's software sector

Business | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 18:01 | Viewed: 3120

Bulgarian and Ukrainian Agriculture Ministers Forge Agreement on Export Licensing System for Key Crop

In an online meeting held on Thursday, Bulgarian Agriculture and Food Minister Kiril Vatev and Ukrainian counterpart Mykola Solskyi reached a crucial accord regarding the implementation of a licensing framework for the export of vital agricultural commodi

Business » Industry | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 17:32 | Viewed: 2835

Bulgaria's Economic Outlook: OECD Forecasts 2.8% Growth in 2024

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised Bulgaria's economic growth forecasts in its latest World Economic Outlook report, signaling a 1.7% growth rate for 2023, slowing due to external factors, with a projected accele

Business » Finance | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 11:03 | Viewed: 3112

Sergey Kondratenko: Regulation in Open Banking, Approaches of Different Countries

In recent years, the financial sector has been undergoing significant changes due to widespread digital transformation.

Business » Finance | November 30, 2023, Thursday // 09:53 | Viewed: 2462

Ryanair Launches Summer 2024 Schedule with over 1.7 Million Seats for Bulgaria

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has today (29 Nov) launched its highly anticipated summer 2024 schedule with over 1.7 million seats for Bulgarian holidaymakers looking to get away this summer

Business » Tourism | November 29, 2023, Wednesday // 19:20 | Viewed: 4242
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