Bulgarians are currently divided on the issue of joining the eurozone, with 46% in favor and an equal 46% against, according to the latest “Standard Eurobarometer” report for Bulgaria, which surveyed citizens between October 11 and November 1. This marks a 9-point increase in support for the eurozone compared to previous data. Despite this growing…
In the third quarter of 2024, housing prices in Bulgaria saw a notable rise of 16.5% compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistical Institute. When compared to the previous quarter, the increase was slightly below 4%, with the largest price jumps occurring in Sofia and Varna, where prices surged by…
The European Union has allocated EUR 150 million as a grant to Ukraine’s State Budget Special Fund. This funding marks the second tranche under the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the EU “Support to Ukraine’s fast recovery”, which has a total allocation of EUR 300 million. Ukraine received the first tranche of EUR 150 million…
The opening of the Nyzhankovychi-Malhowice checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border will significantly ease pressure on neighboring checkpoints, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar, who attended the opening ceremony of the new checkpoint on December 21, has said. Bodnar described the event as “very symbolic” for him, as it marked the first checkpoint opened since his…
Renovation work has commenced at the “Kulata” border checkpoint in preparation for Bulgaria’s upcoming entry into the Schengen area on January 1, 2025. The upgrades aim to enhance traffic flow by creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint. The expansion includes a 200-meter stretch on both sides of the checkpoint. However,…
As of the close of the third quarter, preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicated that there were approximately 17,600 job vacancies across Bulgaria. This marks a decrease of nearly 1,000 positions compared to the end of the second quarter. Recently, the Employment Agency highlighted that the most in-demand roles include caretakers, machine…
On December 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the resolution drafted by the Ministry of Strategic Industries – the Weapons of Victory. This resolution actually defines the new term “Weapons of Victory”. This is a list of priority models of weapons, military and special equipment, missiles and ammunition, unmanned systems, electronic warfare equipment…