ARCHIVE - 1 February 2023

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Business

Bulgaria’s National Bank increased the Main Interest Rate for February

BNB increased the main interest rate in February to 1.82. In January it was 1.42%.

Business » Finance | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:52

Financier: In Bulgaria, We’ve been Using Euro, which is called Lev, in a ratio of 2 to 1 for 25 Years Now

The lev is attached to the euro, the exchange rate is fixed. In Bulgaria, we operate with the euro, which is called the lev in a ratio of 2 to 1 for 25 years - since the currency board was introduced

Business » Finance | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:45

Bulgaria allowed the Export to Ukraine of Petroleum Products obtained from Russian Crude Oil

From February 5, 2023, the export of oil products from Bulgaria to Ukraine is allowed, the Council of Ministers decided at its regular meeting

Business » Energy | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 17:30

Bulgargaz offers a Gas Price of BGN 124.35/MWh for February

BGN 124.35/MWh (excluding excise duty and VAT) is the final proposed price for February 2023 at which Bulgargaz EAD will sell natural gas to final suppliers and to persons who have been issued a license for the production and transmission of thermal energ

Business » Energy | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 13:29

The Construction of the Bulgarian Route of the Gas Connection with Serbia has Started

The construction of the gas connection between Bulgaria and Serbia has started on Bulgarian territory. According to the plan, it should connect the townbs of Novi Iskar and Nis

Business » Energy | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 13:25

Restart of the Winter Season in Bulgaria: Heavy Snow and many Tourists in Pamporovo and Chepelare

At the moment, the snow cover in Pamporovo is 80 cm, and the owners of the tourist centers cannot be happier about their numerous clientele, which fills the ski slopes, hotels and restaurants

Business » Tourism | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 12:53

Politics

Bulgaria’s Parliament declared the Holodomor in Ukraine a Genocide - Two Parties Voted "Against"

With 134 votes "in favor", 26 "against" and no "abstentions", the National Assembly in a joint project proposed by the Foreign Policy Committee declared the Holodomor in Ukraine in 1932-1933 a genocide and categorically condemned its perpetrators

Politics | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 17:40

Last Meeting of the Caretaker Government, PM with a Speech: The State is Not for Private Use, the State is for the People

Acting Prime Minister Galab Donev announced that in all his actions the government led by him was guided by the Constitution, the laws and the interests of the Bulgarian citizens

Politics | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 12:42

Society

Bulgaria: The Minimum Wage will be 50% of the National Average – When will it be in Effect?

Finally, the parliament decided that the minimum wage should be 50% of the national average

Society | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 13:34

78 Years since the Massacre of the Bulgarian Elite by the Communist Regime

February 1, 2023 marks the 78th anniversary of the darkest date in modern Bulgarian history – the mass killing of the Bulgarian elite by the communists

Society | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:19

From February 5: Arctic Cold sets in Bulgaria

We welcome the first day of February with fluctuating clouds with frequent breaks during the day, but no precipitation

Society » Environment | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:26

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 60 New Cases in the Last 24 hours

The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 60, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal

Society » Health | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:29

Lifestyle

Explaining Poker, a Classic Card Game

Poker is a popular card game that millions of people have enjoyed for generations.

Lifestyle | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 15:30

World

Chip War: US tightens Noose on China with Japan-Netherlands Deal

The United States' deputy commerce secretary has confirmed the existence of a "deal" with Japan and China that will limit exports of chip-making tools

World | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:34

Eurostat: Annual Inflation in the Eurozone Fell to 8.5% in January

Annual inflation in the Eurozone fell to 8.5% in January, according to Eurostat's preliminary data. This is the third month in a row that inflation has slowed

World » EU | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 17:24

The European Commission approved Funds for Highway "Europa" from Sofia to Kalotina

The European Commission has given approval for the construction of nearly 33 km of the new "Europa" highway in the section connecting the Kalotina checkpoint on the border with Serbia and the ring road of Sofia

World » EU | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 17:19

Record Sales of Electric Cars in Europe for 2022

Sales of electric vehicles set a new record for market share in the European Union in 2022, industry data shows, as the region moves to wean itself off fossil fuel-powered cars

World » EU | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 10:40

Day 343 of the Invasion of Ukraine: US will provide Long-Awaited Longer-Range Weapons (UPDATED)

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

World » Ukraine | February 1, 2023, Wednesday // 12:36
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