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Bulgaria Braces for Easter Tourism Boom: Over a Million Trips Expected

As the Orthodox Easter coincides with May this year, Bulgaria is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in travel, predicts Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Forecasting of the Information Environment in Tourism, in an interview wi

Business » Tourism | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2963

Georgia's Proposed 'Foreign Agents' Law Sparks Presidential Veto Amid Controversy

Amidst mounting controversy, the Georgian government's push for a law on "foreign agents" has ignited fierce debate, prompting President Salome Zourabichvili to assert her authority with a promised veto.

Business | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 09:19 | Viewed: 1547

Will New Zealand Regulate the Online Gambling Market?

Online gambling and casinos are becoming quite the attraction for players and enthusiasts alike.

Business » Industry | April 8, 2024, Monday // 15:58 | Viewed: 2067

Bulgarian Customs Officers Play Key Role in Combating Migrant Trafficking to Britain

Customs officer Georgi Gospodinov keeps a vigilant eye out for unusual cargo at Bulgaria's Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, a critical checkpoint in the fight against migrant trafficking to Britain

Business | April 8, 2024, Monday // 12:52 | Viewed: 3829

Gold Prices Reach New High Amidst Fed Rate Cut Speculation

Gold prices surged to a new all-time high of 2,353 USD per ounce during early trading on Monday, continuing a rapid ascent witnessed over the past two weeks

Business » Finance | April 8, 2024, Monday // 12:28 | Viewed: 1889

Bulgaria Air Resumes Flights to Milan for the Summer Season of 2024

In March 2024, the national carrier commenced operations on flights to Malpensa Airport via the restored regular route to Milan – a beloved and popular destination for all Bulgarians

Business » Tourism | April 5, 2024, Friday // 14:29 | Viewed: 3216

Advanced AI Cameras to Monitor Crime in Sunny Beach

In preparation for the upcoming summer season, authorities in Sunny Beach have unveiled a state-of-the-art video surveillance system comprising nearly 100 cameras, with four equipped for facial and license plate recognition

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 16:13 | Viewed: 3561

Burgas City Railway to Connect Airport by 2024

A transformative project is underway in Burgas, Bulgaria, as plans for a city railway to link the Central Railway Station with Burgas Airport are on track for completion by the end of 2024

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 15:50 | Viewed: 3903

Record Winter Tourism in Bulgaria: Sofia Leads Preferred Destinations

Bulgaria experienced a remarkable surge in winter tourism from December 1, 2023, to March 25, 2024, with a total of 1.8 million tourist check-ins recorded across the country

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 13:38 | Viewed: 3347

Amazon's Cloud Services Division Announces Layoffs

In a significant move that reverberates across the tech industry, Amazon has disclosed plans for substantial layoffs within its cloud services division

Business | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 09:05 | Viewed: 2332

Eurozone Entry for Bulgaria Faces Challenges Amid Government Uncertainty

Concerns loom over Bulgaria's potential entry into the eurozone as the nation grapples with political instability in the months ahead

Business » Finance | April 4, 2024, Thursday // 09:00 | Viewed: 3762

Escaping the Stigma: Bulgaria's Bid to Shed Its 'Poorest' EU Status

Bulgaria is on the brink of shedding its label as the "poorest" country in the European Union, with recent data revealing a promising trajectory towards economic convergence

Business » Finance | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 16:10 | Viewed: 5000

Stability in Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Amid Consistent Figures Across the EU

Recent data released by the European Statistics Office Eurostat shows that the unemployment landscape in the European Union (EU) remained stable in February, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 6 %

Business » Finance | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 15:44 | Viewed: 3372

Change of Gates for Domestic Flights of 'Bulgaria Air' at Sofia Airport

As a result of the accession of Bulgaria to the Schengen area from the end of March 2024, a change is also required at Sofia airport regarding the exit used by passengers for domestic routes in the country operated by the national carrier

Business » Tourism | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 11:32 | Viewed: 3469

Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance Forecasts Halved Inflation Rates for 2024

The Ministry of Finance in Bulgaria has revised its inflation predictions for the year 2024, slashing them by half compared to previous estimates

Business » Finance | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 16:17 | Viewed: 3046

Bulgaria's Housing Market Surges as Banks Inject Billions in Credit

Bulgarian banks have injected approximately 3.7 billion in additional credit resources into the housing market over the past year alone, with a staggering total of over 8 billion in the last three year

Business » Finance | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 13:38 | Viewed: 5899

High Marks for Bulgaria and NRA from The OECD Global Forum

In an important stride towards global transparency and cooperation in tax matters, Bulgaria has received a laudable rating of Largely Compliant from the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (GFTEITP)

Business » Finance | April 1, 2024, Monday // 15:43 | Viewed: 3694

Bulgarian Economists: No EU Country Has Entered The Eurozone With Minimum Wage Below 500 Euros!

As Bulgaria grapples with economic challenges, economists highlight the country's lagging position in the European Union, particularly in terms of purchasing power

Business » Finance | April 1, 2024, Monday // 15:38 | Viewed: 4455

Bulgaria's Path to Eurozone Entry: Finance Minister Asserts Caretaker Government's Role

Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Assen Vassilev, asserts that Bulgaria can attain Eurozone membership by 2025, with the caretaker government capable of steering the nation towards this goal

Business » Finance | April 1, 2024, Monday // 10:28 | Viewed: 3732

Schengen Launch at Burgas Airport: Revolutionizing Travel Efficiency

A landmark moment unfolds at Burgas Airport as the first Schengen flight touches down, signaling a new era of travel efficiency and convenience for passengers

Business » Tourism | April 1, 2024, Monday // 09:34 | Viewed: 2686

Israeli Army Mourns Loss of 600 Soldiers Since October 7, 2023

Thr Israeli army announced the death of yet another soldier in the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, bringing the somber tally to 600 lives lost since October 7, 2023

Business | April 1, 2024, Monday // 09:06 | Viewed: 2873
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