Italy has emerged as the new budget-friendly ski destination in Europe, surpassing Bulgaria in affordability, according to a recent study conducted by British travel agencies. Borovets and Bansko, the Bulgarian ski resorts, secured second and sixth positions respectively in an annual analysis evaluating the value-for-money offered by ski holidays. The study, conducted by British tour…
Bulgaria’s National Assembly has ratified an agreement with the European Commission for the provision of EUR 3.6 billion in micro-financial aid to Ukraine, which is the second stage of planned assistance. As many as 116 MPs voted in favor of the ratification, while 48 voted against and six abstained. The agreement involves Bulgaria offering guarantees…
Natural gas will become cheaper by nearly 8% in January next year and will be sold for about BGN 81 per megawatt-hour without taxes and levies – this proposal has been submitted by “Bulgargaz” to the energy regulator. The price was formed on the basis of the quantities under the long-term contract with Azerbaijan, deliveries…
In a significant decision, members of the Parliament have passed a bill extending the reduced VAT rate of 9% for restaurants until December 31, 2024. The amendment, discussed at its second reading, received 184 affirmative votes, with 7 against and two abstentions. Irena Dimova from GERB-UDF proposed these alterations to the Value Added Tax Act.…
Bulgaria grapples with a notable decline in its trade sector, as preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reveal a significant downturn in exports and imports during the initial ten months of 2023. The figures paint a sobering picture: Bulgarian exports of goods to both the European Union and third countries took a hit,…
Investments from the USA and Canada in Bulgaria surpass the country’s official balance of payments report findings, as per a recent Institute for Market Economy (IME) study spanning five years. The IME’s Chief Economist, Lachezar Bogdanov, highlighted that global companies from these regions often centralized their European operations in countries like the Netherlands or Switzerland,…
Newly released figures from Eurostat reveal a notable surge in Bulgarian air passengers, marking a 74% increase in 2022. Despite this growth, the nation holds the distinction of the EU’s second slowest rise, with Cyprus recording a slightly lower increase at 69%. The European Union, as a whole, experienced a remarkable upswing, with an average…