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Bulgarian National Bank Warns 2025 Budget Could Derail Eurozone Aspirations

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has expressed strong opposition to the draft state budget for 2025, which is set to be officially submitted to the National Assembly by the caretaker government

Business » Finance | 7 hours ago | Viewed: 492

Over 100,000 Bulgarians Expected to Travel Abroad for the Holidays

Over 100,000 Bulgarians are expected to travel abroad during the upcoming holiday season

Business » Tourism | December 11, 2024, Wednesday // 12:46 | Viewed: 961

National Carrier Bulgaria Air Restarts Regular Flights to Israel

Bulgaria Air has announced the resumption of its flights to and from Tel Aviv starting December 26, 2024

Business » Tourism | December 11, 2024, Wednesday // 09:02 | Viewed: 1075

Bulgaria's Draft Budget for 2025: 3% Deficit, State Debt Growth, and Key Tax Changes

The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has unveiled the draft budget for 2025, alongside the updated medium-term fiscal forecast covering 2025 to 2028

Business » Finance | December 11, 2024, Wednesday // 07:44 | Viewed: 1027

Energy Minister: Bulgaria May Cease Russian Gas Transit Through TurkStream

Bulgaria may halt the transit of Russian gas to Serbia via the TurkStream pipeline starting in the new year if Gazprom fails to ensure payment compliance with U.S. sanctions against Gazprombank

Business » Energy | December 10, 2024, Tuesday // 15:02 | Viewed: 2746

Thousands of Bulgarians Defrauded in BETL Battery Investment Scheme, Losses Estimated at $280 Million

BETL, a company operating a financial scheme targeting Bulgarian investors, has ceased paying dividends as of December 5, 2024

Business | December 10, 2024, Tuesday // 13:02 | Viewed: 3435

Bulgaria Expects Boost in Winter Tourism with Increased Foreign Visitors

Bulgaria is expecting a boost in winter tourism this year, with about 3.1 million foreign visitors projected between December and March

Business » Tourism | December 9, 2024, Monday // 20:21 | Viewed: 1542

Housing Prices Rise in Sofia, but Affordability Improves

Housing affordability in Sofia has improved since the pandemic, making it one of the few capitals in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to experience this positive trend

Business » Properties | December 9, 2024, Monday // 20:20 | Viewed: 2045

Thousands of Bulgarian Investors Lose Money in BETL Scheme

Thousands of Bulgarian consumers who invested in the British company BETL have reported that the company has stopped paying daily dividends and appears to have ceased its operations.

Business » Finance | December 9, 2024, Monday // 13:51 | Viewed: 4077

Bulgaria's Employers Push for Continued Electricity Price Compensation in 2025

Employers' organizations in Bulgaria are urging the government to extend the compensation program for high electricity prices into 2025.

Business | December 9, 2024, Monday // 13:00 | Viewed: 1698

Israel Strikes Sites in Syria Believed to Contain Chemical Weapons and Long-Range Missiles

Israel has attacked locations in Syria where chemical weapons and long-range missiles are believed to be stored, aiming to prevent them from falling into the hands of adversaries, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said today, as reported by the Associa

Business | December 9, 2024, Monday // 11:55 | Viewed: 1069

Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Uncertainty Following Assad’s Fall

Oil prices increased in early Asian trading this morning after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad introduced greater uncertainty in the Middle East.

Business » Energy | December 9, 2024, Monday // 09:59 | Viewed: 1302

Real Estate Market in Sofia Remains Active at the End of 2024

The real estate market in Sofia continues to show growth, with a 10% increase in sales compared to the previous year.

Business » Properties | December 9, 2024, Monday // 09:55 | Viewed: 1360

Bulgaria Expects 5% Growth in Winter Tourism Amid Resort Preparations

Bulgaria is expecting a 5% increase in tourist arrivals this winter season, according to acting Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev

Business » Tourism | December 9, 2024, Monday // 09:00 | Viewed: 1346

Bulgaria's Municipalities Reassured on Capital Expenditure Subsidies for 2025

In recent weeks, there has been ongoing concern regarding the state's expenses for next year, with projections showing that costs far exceed available funds

Business » Finance | December 8, 2024, Sunday // 10:57 | Viewed: 1155

Bulgarian National Bank Warns Against Proposed Excess Profits Tax on Banks

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 10% tax on banks' excess profits, citing concerns that it would destabilize the financial sector

Business » Finance | December 7, 2024, Saturday // 10:50 | Viewed: 2261

Bulgarian Hotels Fully Booked for Christmas as Demand Grows for Holiday Packages

Tourist interest in Christmas and New Year holiday packages is exceptionally high this year

Business » Tourism | December 7, 2024, Saturday // 10:29 | Viewed: 4008

Expert: Eurozone Integration Could Drive Bulgaria’s Economic Growth and Investment

Economist Rumen Galabinov has stated that Bulgaria's potential future membership in the Eurozone could significantly benefit the country's economy

Business » Finance | December 6, 2024, Friday // 17:21 | Viewed: 2286

Bulgaria Sees Positive Economic Trends with 2.4% GDP Growth in Third Quarter

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Bulgaria in the third quarter of 2024 grew by 2.4% compared to the same period in 2023

Business » Finance | December 6, 2024, Friday // 13:09 | Viewed: 1129

Remote Work Platforms: The Future of Work

Remote work has become one of the most important trends in recent years.

Business » Industry | December 6, 2024, Friday // 12:38 | Viewed: 1378

Bulgaria’s Labor Market Struggles with Skill Gaps as Job Supply Outpaces Demand

In Bulgaria, the current labor market is facing a situation where job supply exceeds demand, creating challenges for employers

Business | December 6, 2024, Friday // 10:02 | Viewed: 1180
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