Bulgaria: Sofia Airport unveils automated boarding pass checks for seamless travel experience

Travelers passing through Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport can now enjoy a smoother journey with the introduction of electronic self-scanning counters for boarding passes. Set to officially launch on March 6, this innovative system aims to streamline the passenger experience, reducing wait times and enhancing efficiency during the security check process. The implementation of these…

Bulgaria: Russian oil imports ceased

Effective from March 1, Bulgaria has officially halted the use and importation of Russian oil for fuel production, following a decision by the Parliament to drop the derogation. Initially slated to remain in effect until the end of the year, lawmakers opted to significantly shorten the timeline to avoid indirectly financing Russia amidst ongoing geopolitical…

Bulgaria: beach rental system set for overhaul

The Ministry of Tourism in Bulgaria has unveiled plans for significant reforms in the tender procedures for beach rentals across the country, aiming to enhance transparency and fairness in the process. Among the proposed changes is the introduction of open bidding for tender procedures, eliminating the requirement for sealed envelope submissions and implementing measures to…

Ukraine: number of agreements with Bulgaria reached following meeting in Kyiv

Ukraine and Bulgaria have made another step towards strengthening friendly and partnership relations. This was emphasised by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal following a meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Nikolai Denkov. “Today, following a comprehensive dialogue, we have reached a common ground on many important issues. Ukraine and Bulgaria will continue to strengthen cooperation in…

Bulgaria: Finance Minister optimistic about Eurozone accession despite government rotation talks

As Bulgaria sets its sights on joining the Eurozone until 2025, Finance Minister Asen Vassilev remains resolute in his commitment, despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the government’s rotation. Speaking from Ghent, where he attended a meeting of EU economy and finance ministers, Minister Vassilev conveyed optimism regarding Bulgaria’s economic prospects and Eurozone aspirations. Citing data from…