Bulgaria: new car sales increase in November 2024

New car sales across the European Union dropped by 1.9% in November, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the automotive sector, as weak demand continues to impact the region’s largest car manufacturers. Despite this overall decline, Bulgaria experienced a notable uptick in new car registrations, with a 14% increase in November, reaching 3,956 units. This downturn…

Ukraine: Government allocates UAH 41.4 million to Kharkiv for construction of school shelters

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of UAH 41.4 million in state budgetary subsidies for the construction of shelters in Kharkiv’s secondary education institutions. This information was provided by Taras Melnychuk, the government’s permanent representative in the Verkhovna Rada. “The amount of state budget subsidies distributed to local budgets for the purpose of…

Bulgaria: Plovdiv ranks third among Europe’s best Christmas destinations for 2024

Plovdiv has been ranked third among the top Christmas destinations in Europe for 2024 by Forbes. The recognition came from a survey conducted by the European Best Destinations tourist organization, which acknowledged Plovdiv as the “European capital of wine”. The survey gathered opinions from travelers who shared their favorite holiday spots, ranging from luxurious resorts…

Bulgaria: holiday tourism improves this season

Greek tourists are showing significant interest in spending the holiday season in Bulgaria this year. Travel agencies have reported a notable increase in bookings, with a Thessaloniki-based agency confirming that the number of clients heading to Bulgaria has doubled compared to the previous year. Popular destinations include the ski resorts of Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo,…