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Supermarkets want to abolish fixed surcharge on bread

The Association for Modern Trade, which unites the majority of supermarkets , has called on President Rumen Radev to veto the new regulation on the surcharge on bread.  In April, the parliament extended the 0% VAT on bread and flour until 31..

published on 5/9/24 6:38 PM

Yellow code for significant precipitation in eastern and southern regions of Bulgaria

On Friday , the lowest temperatures in the country will be between 8 and 13°C; in Sofia - about 9°C. Cloudiness will be significant during the day, with precipitation, mainly in southern Bulgaria. Cloudiness will decrease in the north-eastern regions...

published on 5/9/24 6:35 PM

Temporary anti-epidemic measures introduced over the spread of whooping cough

From May 9, temporary anti-epidemic measures against the spread of pertussis are being introduced in Bulgaria. According to the health minister's order, they will operate until the end of July and include free diagnostics of people..

published on 5/9/24 4:50 PM

Average social security income in March reached 835.21 EUR

The average social security income in Bulgaria in March was 835.21 EUR, the National Social Security Institute reported. NSSI specify that the average monthly social security income in this country for the period April 1, 2023 to..

published on 5/9/24 3:03 PM

Caretaker Prime Minister Glavchev: "Skopje must fulfill the EU requirements"

We cannot make more concessions, caretaker Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dimitar Glavchev told journalists, commenting the election results in North Macedonia and the European path of the former Yugoslav republic...

published on 5/9/24 1:24 PM
Rumen Radev

Rumen Radev: It will soon become clear whether North Macedonia will walk the path to Europe

“On Europe Day, let us wish for a European Union that will continue to build its unity based on the principles of democracy and peace,” President Rumen Radev said after laying flowers at the monument to the Unknown Soldier to mark the 79 th..

published on 5/9/24 10:27 AM

Interior Ministry with round-the-clock telephone hotline for election violations

As of 9 May until 10 June, 2024, a Ministry of Interior telephone hotline - 02 90 112 98 – and an email izbori@mvr.b g will be open round the clock for reporting violations and criminal acts in the election process. This additional option is..

published on 5/9/24 9:41 AM

Roads turned into rivers as torrential rain hits Pleven and Kurdzhali

The mayor of Pleven Dr. Valentin Hristov called an urgent meeting of all law enforcement structures and structures in charge of cleaning the town to assess the damage inflicted after a severe rain and hailstorm in the town last night. Strong winds,..

published on 5/9/24 9:14 AM
Kozloduy NPP

Kozloduy NPP given top marks by World Association of Nuclear Operators

Kozloduy nuclear power plant has been given top marks by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO ), the NPP says.   WANO conducts an annual peer review of all nuclear power plants, members of the association, based on specific..

published on 5/9/24 8:41 AM

Virtual exhibition presents finds from the necropolis near Trebenishte

The exhibition "Trebenishte. 105 years since the discovery of the necropolis 1918 - 2023" can be viewed virtually on the website of the National Archaeological Institute with Museum with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in the section "Digital..

published on 5/9/24 6:10 AM