The co-chair of “We Continue the Change” Asen Vassilev said he did not expect a surge in consumer prices in Bulgaria after the adoption of the euro, arguing that the concerns were not backed by evidence. He explained that in countries that had already switched to the euro, any price growth was mainly seen in…
According to the latest Eurobarometer survey released recently, half of the Bulgarian population opposes the adoption of the euro, with 50% against and 43% in favor. This puts Bulgaria among five EU countries where the majority is against joining the eurozone. The other countries sharing this stance include Sweden (55%), Poland (59%), the Czech Republic…
A number of bilateral documents aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two countries were inked during a meeting between Prime Ministers of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and of the Republic of Finland Petteri Orpo. Following the bilateral talks, the two Prime Ministers adopted a Joint Statement outlining the areas of economic cooperation, implementation of joint…
The Government has decided to allocate UAH 4.3 billion to support Ukrzaliznytsia. This was announced by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal during a session of the Cabinet of Ministers on May 27. “Ukrzaliznytsia provides free transportation at the request of the military command, evacuation operations and transportation from the territory of hostilities,” said Denys…
On Nova TV, economist Stoyan Panchev noted that one of the reasons prices went up in Croatia after adopting the euro was the administrative suppression of prices prior to the introduction of the currency. Once the European Central Bank’s positive report was received, inflation there became more noticeable. Panchev is among the economists who believe…
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will jointly apply for more funding from the European Union to cover the rapidly rising costs of the Rail Baltic line. The three countries’ transport ministries signed a joint statement in Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, on May 27. Estonia was represented by Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis (Reform). The ministers plan to…
Bulgaria stands out as one of the world’s leading exporters of herbs, a fact underscored by the Minister of Agriculture and Food during his visit to China for the opening of the International Tea Day 2025 in Hangzhou, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. Among the Bulgarian herbs that enjoy high demand internationally are…