Economy
Bulgarian Posts to keep paying pensions at its post offices until 30 June 2031
The government has told the state-owned company to keep paying pensions across Bulgaria. State aid for the service could reach €20m a year.
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Haskovo region overnight stays increased by 28% in August (updated)
Other accommodation facilities in the region collected 1.8m euros, although overnight stays decreased by 17.7% and bed occupancy was 28%.
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Minister cancels order to cut nearly 12 decares from Blue Stones park
Minister Rositsa Karamfilova has cancelled an order by Manol Genov that would have removed nearly 12 decares from the Blue Stones (Sinite Kamani)…
Economy
Committee backs changes to waste law at second reading
MPs voted against scrapping the product fee on motor vehicles. The Ministry of Environment and Water is preparing its own bill with a different…
Economy
Government approves method to assess price rises
Consumer protection commission checks found markups of up to more than 140% on some dairy products in big retail chains.
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Government gives extra €11.4m, including money for sea groyne in Varna
The money comes under six decisions. It includes emergency work to strengthen a groyne in Asparuhovo, repairs to churches and the purchase of a…
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Government to set minimum wage range by 15 August each year
The cabinet has changed the rules on pay. The minimum wage will be set after talks between trade unions and employers.
Economy
Government approves over €4.8m for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas
The city of Burgas will get an extra transfer to its budget to prepare for the contest, which will be held at Burgas Arena in May 2027.
Economy
DPS delegation meets Raffaele Fitto in Brussels to discuss future of cohesion policy
DPS backs the European Commission's "Right to Stay" initiative, the party's press office said after a meeting with the commission's executive…
Economy
Pensions top complaints to Bulgaria's ombudsman in 2025 report
The ombudsman's annual report was adopted with 17 votes in favour. Unemployment benefits drew the next most complaints after pensions.
Economy
Three police buildings in Haskovo region to get €3,046,000 energy upgrade
Three police buildings will be renovated with approved funding: the Haskovo regional police directorate (ODMVR), the traffic police unit and the…
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Volunteers call for law to support volunteering
The National Association of Volunteers says the Disaster Protection Act does not go far enough and wants a separate law for organised volunteering.
Economy
2027 budget plans smaller deficit and less new debt (updated)
Spending and the deficit in the 2027 budget will be cut, and new government debt will be lower than in 2025 and 2026, prime minister Rumen Radev said.
Economy
Bulgaria collects most e-waste per person in EU
Bulgaria collected 18.9 kg of electronic waste per person in 2024, compared with an EU average of 12.3 kg, Eurostat data show.
Economy
Government proposes food vouchers up to €200 and a 7% tax above €102
The cap could become €200 instead of €102.26, and for the first time, a 7% tax is planned for amounts above the current €102.