World economic growth will accelerate from 2.4% in 2013 to 3.2 percent in 2014, according to a World Bank report. GDP growth in Bulgaria in 2013 is estimated at only 0.6 percent, while that for 2014 is expected to be at 1.7%, with 1.8% set in the state budget. According to the bank, Bulgarian’s economic growth will increase by 1.8 percent in 2015 and will reach 2 percent no earlier than 2016. Until recently, the WB estimates envisaged a 1.2% growth in 2013, 2.1% in 2014, and in 2015 - 3%.
There is currently a significant shortage of many medications in the country. Association of Pharmacy Owners Chair Nikolay Kostov pointed out that over 380 medications are missing from pharmacies. According to him, two electronic systems are..
The sea waves have pushed the oil ashore, which was released by a ship in the waters near Varna on the morning of March 31. The pollution was localized between two jetties, and the oil has been successfully collected. In an interview with BNT,..
"A completely new approach is needed regarding remuneration in the public sector'', the President of the Confederation of Labour Podkrepa Dimitar Manolov said in an interview with BTA. Dimitar Manolov emphasized that the current pay model is extremely..
Today is the last day of operation of Bulgaria's second largest coal-fired power plant, ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 TPP. From tomorrow, 130 of the..
The increase in vignette prices will take effect on May 1, while the new higher toll fees for heavy goods vehicles and buses will take effect on April 1..
Organ donation is approved by 62% of Bulgarians, 18% disapprove and 20% cannot decide. These are the results of a nationally representative survey..
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