3 Months Later: Businesses and Citizens Embrace the Euro in Bulgaria as Transition Smooths
Three months into Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro, the new currency has become a routine part of daily life for citizens
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Over the past week there has been no change in Bulgarians’ attitudes with regard the coronavirus, indicate the second wave of survey by Gallup International, BNR reported.
Two-thirds of the respondents say that the measures taken by the authorities are sufficient. There is a slight increase, up to 20%, in the number of people who regard the measures as excessive, and they are mostly young people. The measures are “unpleasant but bearable” according to 82% of Bulgarians. What is worrying is the economic perception.
One-third of respondents say their incomes have dropped, another 25%, mostly elderly people, say they expect this to happen. 6% have lost their jobs, for another 10% this is imminent. 70% say their jobs are not at risk.
Wednesday, April 15 will bring mostly calm spring weather across Bulgaria, with sunshine dominating large parts of the country
Bulgaria is not currently facing a measles outbreak, but declining vaccination coverage is raising concerns about a potential epidemic, Acting Health Minister Assoc. Prof. Mihail Okoliyski said in an interview with BNT
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev announced that the new metro section through Poduyane is expected to be launched in July, with construction works already reaching around 98% completion
Bulgarian authorities have blocked the entry of more than 370 tons of food products from non-EU countries over the course of roughly one month, following inspections at the Union’s external borders
In April, the value of Bulgaria’s so-called "small consumer basket" reached 61.05 euros, marking a 2% increase compared with March
A serious road accident in the Burgas region has left a 14-year-old boy in a coma with life-threatening injuries, while several other people, including a child, were also hurt
Aniventure Comic Con Returns to Bulgaria with Star Guest Christopher Judge!
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