2025 Bulgarian Vignettes: Same Prices, Easier Renewals via Digital Platforms
The prices for Bulgaria's annual vignettes in 2025 will remain the same as last year, with the cost set at 87 leva
Bulgaria is set to receive 10.9 million euros from the European Union to support corn and sunflower producers impacted by drought conditions. This funding is part of a broader aid package totaling 120 million euros, which will also benefit Romania, Germany, Italy, and Estonia.
The European Commission announced that the release of these funds is anticipated to be approved on October 7. Following this approval, the money will be transferred to the Bulgarian government, which is responsible for distributing it by the end of April 2025. Prior to the distribution, Bulgaria must inform Brussels of the criteria it will utilize to ensure there is no overcompensation or distortion of competition.
Additionally, the Bulgarian government has the option to augment the drought relief with up to 21.8 million euros from its national budget to further assist those affected by the adverse weather conditions.
The European Commission has emphasized the urgent need for immediate action to eliminate the recent plague outbreak in the Bulgarian town of Velingrad
The Dutch government has expressed its support for Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area by land, according to diplomatic sources and local media
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Labor shortages have become a key issue discussed at the recent EU Council of Employment and Social Policy Ministers (EPSCO) meetin
Bulgaria's admission to the Schengen area could bring substantial financial benefits, amounting to an estimated 1.63 billion leva annually
Bulgaria's request for the second tranche of funding under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) has been met with resistance from Brussels.
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