ARCHIVE - 28 February 2023

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Business

Bulgaria has the Largest Gray Economy in Europe

Estimated at 33.1% of official GDP, the gray economy in Bulgaria is the largest in Europe according to a study conducted by the Department of Economic and Scientific Policy and Policy for the Quality of Life at the request of a committee from the European

Business » Finance | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 13:41

Bulgaria’s Energy Minister: We are still Dependent on Russia for Parts and Information Services for Kozloduy NPP

Energy Minister Rosen Hristov said that Bulgaria still depends on Russia for parts and information services for the operation of the “Kozloduy” Nuclear Power Plant

Business » Energy | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 12:15

Decline in Real Estate Transactions in Bulgaria: Further Price Growth is Not Expected

At the end of last week, a business forum dedicated to the challenges facing the real estate market in Bulgaria was held in Varna

Business » Properties | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 12:30

Bulgaria: 30% Growth in Bookings for Easter

Hoteliers in Varna are already waiting for the first tourists for Easter. Here’s how are bookings and inquiries going

Business » Tourism | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 08:48

Politics

Bulgaria’s President: We will Rely on the US for the Modernization of our Armed Forces

President Rumen Radev awarded the “Order of the Madara Rider”, first class, to the US Ambassador to Bulgaria, Herro Mustafa, for her services in deepening the strategic partnership between Sofia and Washington

Politics | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 12:22

Society

Bulgaria: The European Prosecutor’s Office will Check the Renovation of Sofia’s “Graf Ignatiev Street”

The European Prosecutor's Office has requested from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications all the documentation regarding the inspection of the renovation of the capital's "Graf Ignatiev" street

Society | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 09:41

Today's Weather: Heavy Rain and Code Yellow in 6 Regions of Bulgaria

NIMH issued a yellow code for heavy rainfall for six southern regions: Blagoevgrad, Smolyan, Kardjali, Haskovo, Yambol and Burgas, for February 28

Society » Environment | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 08:53

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 105 New Cases in the Last 24 hours

The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 105, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal

Society » Health | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 08:56

Crime

80% of Stolen Cars in Bulgaria are Cut into Parts, Expensive Brands are Exported to Russia

About 80% of the stolen cars in Bulgaria are cut into parts. The remaining 20 percent of expensive brands are exported with false documents mainly in Russia and the countries of the former USSR

Crime | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 13:53

Special Police Operation throughout Bulgaria against Car Thieves

A specialized police operation is underway across the country. Its main goal - car thieves and prevention of the criminal contingent

Crime | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 09:46

World

Canada bans TikTok on Government Phones and Other Devices

From today, a ban on the use of the TikTok application on devices in government institutions also comes into force in Canada

World | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 09:14

Wizz Air stops flying over Moldova due to Airspace Safety concerns

The airline Wizz Air has announced that it is suspending its flights to the capital of Moldova, Chisinau, due to concerns about the safety of the airspace over the country.

World | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 09:08

MEPs criticized Bulgaria for the way in which the Minimum Wage is Determined

MEPs Dennis Radtke from the EPP and Agnes Jongerius from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats believe that the increase in the minimum wage adopted by the last National Assembly in Bulgaria is not enough to meet the requirements of the Eur

World » EU | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 18:10

Borrell: Serbia and Kosovo have backed an EU Plan that will Improve Bilateral Relations

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have given their silent approval to an EU-backed plan to end months of political crises and help improve their long-term relationship, said last night EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

World » Southeast Europe | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 09:01

Day 370 of the Invasion of Ukraine: St Petersburg Closes its Skies to Flights due to 'Unknown Object'

Day 370 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours

World » Ukraine | February 28, 2023, Tuesday // 12:06
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