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…
An investigation reveals that Lukoil’s Burgas refinery continues to process Russian oil, which is being transported by vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet. The oil is transshipped in Bulgarian territorial waters, just a few kilometers from the port of Rosenets, which serves the refinery. This process, which takes place at sea, is intended to disguise the…
The Borovets ski area opened for the winter season on December 21, according to Vasilia Konstantinova, executive director of Borosport AD, the company managing the resort. The ski area is operational daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Until December 27, lift passes will be available at last year’s prices. After the holiday period, however,…
New car sales across the European Union dropped by 1.9% in November, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the automotive sector, as weak demand continues to impact the region’s largest car manufacturers. Despite this overall decline, Bulgaria experienced a notable uptick in new car registrations, with a 14% increase in November, reaching 3,956 units. This downturn…
Foreign investment in Bulgaria has drastically fallen by 65% in 2024, according to the latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank reported at the end of October. This decline is attributed to several factors, including weakening demand from traditional markets in Europe and around the world, as well as ongoing political uncertainty within the country.…
Plovdiv has been ranked third among the top Christmas destinations in Europe for 2024 by Forbes. The recognition came from a survey conducted by the European Best Destinations tourist organization, which acknowledged Plovdiv as the “European capital of wine”. The survey gathered opinions from travelers who shared their favorite holiday spots, ranging from luxurious resorts…