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Bulgaria Appoints New Director for Customs Agency in Government's First Decision

Marking the inaugural decision of Bulgaria's new caretaker government, the Customs Agency welcomes a new director, as announced by acting Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova

Business » Finance | April 10, 2024, Wednesday // 09:24 | Viewed: 3403

New for Summer 2024: Bulgaria Air Offers Direct Flights to Lisbon

The flights will operate every Wednesday and Saturday.

Business » Tourism | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 14:01 | Viewed: 2682

Bulgaria's New Finance Minister Prioritizes Eurozone and Full Schengen Membership

The newly appointed Acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lyudmila Petkova, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to joining the Eurozone, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and achieving full-fledged Sche

Business » Finance | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 13:42 | Viewed: 3165

Vatican Condemns Gender Reassignment and Surrogacy as "Threats" to Human Dignity

The Vatican has issued a strong condemnation of gender reassignment surgery and surrogacy, labeling them as "serious threats" to human dignity

Business | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 11:49 | Viewed: 1953

Bulgaria Braces for Easter Tourism Boom: Over a Million Trips Expected

As the Orthodox Easter coincides with May this year, Bulgaria is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in travel, predicts Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Forecasting of the Information Environment in Tourism, in an interview wi

Business » Tourism | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2971

Georgia's Proposed 'Foreign Agents' Law Sparks Presidential Veto Amid Controversy

Amidst mounting controversy, the Georgian government's push for a law on "foreign agents" has ignited fierce debate, prompting President Salome Zourabichvili to assert her authority with a promised veto.

Business | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 09:19 | Viewed: 1552

Will New Zealand Regulate the Online Gambling Market?

Online gambling and casinos are becoming quite the attraction for players and enthusiasts alike.

Business » Industry | April 8, 2024, Monday // 15:58 | Viewed: 2113

Bulgarian Customs Officers Play Key Role in Combating Migrant Trafficking to Britain

Customs officer Georgi Gospodinov keeps a vigilant eye out for unusual cargo at Bulgaria's Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, a critical checkpoint in the fight against migrant trafficking to Britain

Business | April 8, 2024, Monday // 12:52 | Viewed: 3835

Gold Prices Reach New High Amidst Fed Rate Cut Speculation

Gold prices surged to a new all-time high of 2,353 USD per ounce during early trading on Monday, continuing a rapid ascent witnessed over the past two weeks

Business » Finance | April 8, 2024, Monday // 12:28 | Viewed: 1892

Bulgaria Air Resumes Flights to Milan for the Summer Season of 2024

In March 2024, the national carrier commenced operations on flights to Malpensa Airport via the restored regular route to Milan – a beloved and popular destination for all Bulgarians

Business » Tourism | April 5, 2024, Friday // 14:29 | Viewed: 3221

Advanced AI Cameras to Monitor Crime in Sunny Beach

In preparation for the upcoming summer season, authorities in Sunny Beach have unveiled a state-of-the-art video surveillance system comprising nearly 100 cameras, with four equipped for facial and license plate recognition

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 16:13 | Viewed: 3569

Burgas City Railway to Connect Airport by 2024

A transformative project is underway in Burgas, Bulgaria, as plans for a city railway to link the Central Railway Station with Burgas Airport are on track for completion by the end of 2024

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 15:50 | Viewed: 3906

Record Winter Tourism in Bulgaria: Sofia Leads Preferred Destinations

Bulgaria experienced a remarkable surge in winter tourism from December 1, 2023, to March 25, 2024, with a total of 1.8 million tourist check-ins recorded across the country

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 13:38 | Viewed: 3348

Amazon's Cloud Services Division Announces Layoffs

In a significant move that reverberates across the tech industry, Amazon has disclosed plans for substantial layoffs within its cloud services division

Business | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 09:05 | Viewed: 2333

Eurozone Entry for Bulgaria Faces Challenges Amid Government Uncertainty

Concerns loom over Bulgaria's potential entry into the eurozone as the nation grapples with political instability in the months ahead

Business » Finance | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 09:00 | Viewed: 3763

Escaping the Stigma: Bulgaria's Bid to Shed Its 'Poorest' EU Status

Bulgaria is on the brink of shedding its label as the "poorest" country in the European Union, with recent data revealing a promising trajectory towards economic convergence

Business » Finance | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 16:10 | Viewed: 5015

Stability in Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Amid Consistent Figures Across the EU

Recent data released by the European Statistics Office Eurostat shows that the unemployment landscape in the European Union (EU) remained stable in February, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 6 %

Business » Finance | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 15:44 | Viewed: 3377

Change of Gates for Domestic Flights of 'Bulgaria Air' at Sofia Airport

As a result of the accession of Bulgaria to the Schengen area from the end of March 2024, a change is also required at Sofia airport regarding the exit used by passengers for domestic routes in the country operated by the national carrier

Business » Tourism | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 11:32 | Viewed: 3470

Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance Forecasts Halved Inflation Rates for 2024

The Ministry of Finance in Bulgaria has revised its inflation predictions for the year 2024, slashing them by half compared to previous estimates

Business » Finance | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 16:17 | Viewed: 3048

Bulgaria's Housing Market Surges as Banks Inject Billions in Credit

Bulgarian banks have injected approximately 3.7 billion in additional credit resources into the housing market over the past year alone, with a staggering total of over 8 billion in the last three year

Business » Finance | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 13:38 | Viewed: 5900

High Marks for Bulgaria and NRA from The OECD Global Forum

In an important stride towards global transparency and cooperation in tax matters, Bulgaria has received a laudable rating of Largely Compliant from the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (GFTEITP)

Business » Finance | April 1, 2024, Monday // 15:43 | Viewed: 3695
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