Bulgaria: airports prepare for Schengen entry

Bulgaria’s major airports, including Sofia, Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv, have confirmed their readiness for Bulgaria’s upcoming inclusion in the Schengen area by air, slated for March 31. These airports anticipate a seamless transition, assuring improved passenger processing and reduced wait times for travelers to and from Schengen member states. Airport authorities highlighted their advanced infrastructure…

Poland: retail sales down in November 2023

Polish retail sales went down by 0.8% YoY in November 2023 after a 2.1% increase in October 2023, the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat reported on January 8. Month on month, retail sales went down by 0.1%, the agency also said. Eurostat annual growth figures are work-day adjusted, while the monthly growth figures are also seasonally…