Bulgaria's Tourism Shifts Toward Experience-Focused Stays as Demand Grows
Tourism in Bulgaria is increasingly shifting from traditional hotel stays to more experience-focused offerings
According to Eurostat data for July 2024, the lowest minimum wage within the EU is found in Bulgaria at 477 euros, while the highest is in Luxembourg at 2,570 euros. In the past year, Bulgaria's minimum wage has increased by 78 euros, and Luxembourg's by nearly 70 euros.
Following Bulgaria at the bottom of the minimum wage ranking are Hungary and Latvia, with minimum wages of 675 euros and 700 euros, respectively. Romania's minimum wage stands slightly higher at 743 euros.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, besides Luxembourg, other countries with minimum wages exceeding 2,000 euros include Ireland at 2,146 euros, the Netherlands at 2,134 euros, and both Belgium and Germany with over 2,050 euros. Poland's minimum wage is approaching 1,000 euros.
For comparative purposes, Eurostat also provides data on minimum wages in countries outside the European Union. As of July 2024, the minimum wage in the United States is just under 1,200 euros. In Serbia, it is 544 euros, in Turkey 568 euros, and in Ukraine, the minimum wage is 184 euros.
On February 15, the weather across the country will be mostly cloudy
February 14 in Bulgaria is a day of celebration, merging the love of wine with the spirit of romance
The Association "For Free Russia" in Bulgaria has appealed to the Sofia Municipal Council to rename a public space near the Russian Embassy in Sofia to "Alexei Navalny Square"
The future of nighttime public transport in Sofia remains uncertain after a proposal to significantly reduce night bus routes failed to pass a re-vote in the Sofia Municipal Council
The impact of the boycott against large retail chains in Bulgaria due to high food prices is expected to become clearer with official data from the National Revenue Agency
Today, Bulgarians celebrate two holidays—Trifon Zarezan, dedicated to wine and winemakers, and St. Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love
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