The transition in Stara Zagora is a challenge, but also an opportunity for growth
We all know that Stara Zagora is the Bulgarian region most affected by the gradual phase-out of coal-fired power generation
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
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Public Finances
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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)
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
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
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
“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
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
“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
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
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
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
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
Finances
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
Bulgaria has a new largest bank
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has published data on the banking system for July. The latest shift at the top of the ranking of the country's largest financial institutions
Finances
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
FIB excluded from servicing Sofia Municipality
First Investment Bank (FIB), the fourth largest bank in Bulgaria in terms of assets and the only Bulgarian financial institution in the Top 5, has been excluded
Public Finances
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Georgi Zhelyazkov
Public rail carriers to receive BGN 3 billion in state subsidies
The Ministry of Transport has published a preliminary notice in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the upcoming public tender for the selection of public transport operators