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Operators of risky attractions must register and pay a fee
The government has changed the ordinance for the tourism register and the fee tariff to introduce mandatory registration for providers of attraction services.
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Foreign affairs committee backs deal to settle accounts with IBEC
The foreign policy committee supported with 13 votes "for" the bill for the agreement between Bulgaria and IBEC after the country's withdrawal from…
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Parliamentary committee rejects splitting paternity leave
The labour committee has voted down, at first reading, a bill by Venko Sabrutev that would let fathers take their 15 days of paternity leave in parts.
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Government scraps 14-day wait for precious metals dealers
Under changes to the Currency Act, dealers in precious metals and gemstones will no longer have to wait 14 days after registering before they can…
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GERB-SDS file bill for temporary cut in fuel excise duty
The bill asks the European Commission to allow a lower excise duty on petrol and diesel, and to check whether a 9% VAT rate could apply to motor…
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Bulgartransgaz gas corridor loan rises to €127,258,370
The government has approved a €25m increase in the guarantee agreement for the UBB loan and extended the deadline for drawing the money to 31…
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Foreign ministry to dismiss all staff of retirement age
Minister Ivan Vasilev told MPs that some staff of retirement age have already left, and a decision on the rest is yet to be made.
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Ten voting machines to be checked before 25 October election
Minister Ivan Vasilev said the teams have decided how many machines to test, and the reports will be published as soon as their work ends.
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Lower Saxony minister opposes Russian-licensed nuclear fuel for Bulgaria
Lower Saxony minister Christian Meyer opposes plans for a plant in Lingen to make fuel assemblies under a Russian licence for Bulgaria and four other…
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Energy committee rejects bill on cyber protection of oil sites
A parliamentary committee has voted down, at first reading, a bill by Bozhidar Bozhanov and a group of MPs on critical infrastructure sites linked to…
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About 2,000 voting machines repaired, work on schedule
The Central Election Commission has chosen the sites for polling stations abroad. Nearly 40,000 Bulgarians living there have registered to vote in…
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Petrova says energy facilities are ready for winter
The energy minister told a parliamentary committee that the facilities have been checked, but problems remain at Toplofikatsia Sofia.
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Burgas chamber urges Bulgaria to keep its edge for investors as firms close plants
The Burgas Chamber of Commerce and Industry has listed firms that are closing or moving operations, including the plant in Karnobat, in a new…
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Haskovo bell tower and drama theatre to light up green for organ donation on 10 October
The Bell Tower in Yamacha park and the Ivan Dimov Drama Theatre in Haskovo will be lit green on 10 October to support organ donation.
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Finance minister Galab Donev to attend eurogroup and Ecofin meetings in Luxembourg
Finance minister Galab Donev will be in Luxembourg on October 8 and 9. Ministers will discuss the market integration and supervision package and the…