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Labor productivity in Bulgaria is actually declining
Labor productivity in Bulgaria is actually declining on an annual basis—by 0.2%. This is shown by preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI)

NSI “boosted” Bulgaria's economic growth
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) significantly raised its figures for Bulgaria's economic growth in the second quarter. The preliminary figures published

Donchev expects €650 million under the ESI Funds in October
Bulgaria expects to receive the second payment under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) by mid-October. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev

“Absolutely hopeless”: The shortage in BDZ will reach 70 carriages by the end of the year
Currently, there is a shortage of 36-37 carriages to cover the train schedule. However, by the end of the year, the shortage will increase to 70 carriages

“Phantasmagoria”: Zhelyazkov promised not to raise taxes and social security contributions
In response to the statement by the chairman of the Fiscal Council, Simeon Djankov, that tax increases in Bulgaria are inevitable, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov

What can we expect from the 10 million euro advertising campaign for the euro?
Probably everyone in Sofia has already seen the large advertising posters in the metro for the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria on January 1

The state of the national budget is visibly deteriorating
The budget deficit grew at an increasingly rapid pace, reaching BGN 4.3 billion at the end of July. This is equal to 2% of the expected size of the economy in 2025

Djankov: Tax increases are inevitable – VAT is the best option
Tax increases in Bulgaria are inevitable, according to Simeon Djankov, chairman of the Fiscal Council

Machinists and welders: Miners are once again looking for new jobs
After unsuccessful attempts to retrain miners as technicians, foresters, renewable energy equipment installers, etc., the state-owned company Mini Maritsa East

Stankov to present huge Bulgarian energy projects in Japan
Four new pumped storage power plants, energy storage projects, two new nuclear units at the Kozloduy NPP. These and other energy initiatives