ARCHIVE - 29 August 2022

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Business

Investors continue to View the Central and Eastern Europe Investment Market as an Attractive Destination

Most Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) economies have seen faster recoveries post COVID than Western EU economies, with Poland, Hungary, Romania and the Baltics being especially strong performers

Business » Finance | August 29, 2022, Monday // 12:45

Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry expects Average Annual Inflation of 12.6%

The average annual inflation is expected to be 12.6%, announced the Acting Finance Minister Rositsa Velkova. She presented the preliminary calculations of the macroeconomic forecast until 2025

Business » Finance | August 29, 2022, Monday // 12:38

Cash App: How Does It Work?

The use of online money transactions is convenient for everyone since the majority of people are on their phones 24/7.

Business » Finance | August 29, 2022, Monday // 09:23

Bulgaria Exports almost Half of the Electricity it Produces

In June, Bulgaria exported almost half of the electricity produced in the country. This is what new data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate

Business » Energy | August 29, 2022, Monday // 16:22

Gas Prices fell 18% on the Dutch Stock Market due to Profits and Full Storages

The stock price of gas on the ICE Futures site has fallen almost 20% so far, according to trading data

Business » Energy | August 29, 2022, Monday // 16:07

Bulgaria will Probably Go to Arbitration with Gazprom. The Situation is Not Good

Bulgaria did not make the right decision regarding the old contract with Gazprom. There is no way to sign a new contract. Every step is a big problem. We are going to arbitration, most likely

Business » Energy | August 29, 2022, Monday // 11:09

Are East Mediterranean Gas Resources the Solution to Europe's Energy Crisis?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine more than 6 months ago has caused a dramatic spike in natural gas prices and caused repeated energy shocks in Europe

Business » Energy | August 29, 2022, Monday // 08:26

Wizz Air Launches a Route from Sofia to Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air, the fastest growing airline in Europe, adds another exotic route to its extensive network of destinations, namely Abu Dhabi

Business » Tourism | August 29, 2022, Monday // 12:53

Politics

Bulgaria’s Government will leave the Long-Term Gas Supply Decisions to its Successors

The caretaker government will open tenders for the supply of natural gas in the medium and long term as soon as possible. However, the decision to sign treaties will be left to the next regular government

Politics | August 29, 2022, Monday // 15:21

Society

Ukrainian Charitable Fund supporting Children starts Operations in Bulgaria

The international foundation Stand with Ukraine supporting Ukrainian mothers and childrenhas started its activities in Bulgaria.

Society | August 29, 2022, Monday // 10:41

Macedonians might be able to Study and Go to University Free of Charge in Bulgaria

Students from the Republic of North Macedonia might start studying higher education completely free of charge in Bulgarian universities. They might also be freed from paying not only for tuition fees but also application fees.

Society » Education | August 29, 2022, Monday // 12:25

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 189 New Cases in the Last 24 hours

The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 189, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal

Society » Health | August 29, 2022, Monday // 08:22

Crime

Bulgaria: A Municipal Councilor in Velingrad was Murdered (UPDATED)

The municipal councilor in Velingrad, Ekaterina Kaferinova, was killed last night in her home. The police are expected to give official information about her murder

Crime | August 29, 2022, Monday // 07:57

World

Stoltenberg: NATO and the US to Strengthen their Presence in the Arctic

“NATO and the US should increase their presence in the Arctic amid increased Russian military activity in the region”. This is what NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in a comment to Welt am Sonntag

World | August 29, 2022, Monday // 08:07

Scholz: Bulgaria Meets the Technical Criteria for Schengen Membership

Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania meet all the technical requirements for the Schengen area, the German chancellor said

World » EU | August 29, 2022, Monday // 15:29

The Belgian Energy Minister has Called For a Freeze on Gas Prices

Fears of a harsh winter in Europe are increasing - in a post on Twitter, the Belgian energy minister warned that the countries of the Old Continent are facing "between five and ten terrible winters" if nothing is done to reduce gas prices

World » EU | August 29, 2022, Monday // 11:18

Serbia: People Protest Against the Holding of European Pride in Belgrade

A protest of many thousands in Belgrade - people, most of them strongly religious and those with an extreme right-wing orientation, joined a procession against the holding of European pride in the Serbian capital

World » Southeast Europe | August 29, 2022, Monday // 08:17

Ukraine has Launched an Offensive in the Southern Part of the Country

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a multi-pronged offensive in southern Ukraine

World » Ukraine | August 29, 2022, Monday // 15:55

Day 187 of the Invasion of Ukraine: People in Zaporizhzhia are Lining up for Iodine Tablets

Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours

World » Ukraine | August 29, 2022, Monday // 11:49
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