The state is to finance 80% (without VAT) of irrigation water for farming producers as a measure against expensive food, public service TV BNT reports. At a press conference to present the information online platform of comparative food prices, Minister of Agriculture Yavor Gechev pointed out that this will give “agricultural producers, but also consumers some breathing space”. As to the electronic food traceability register, it will follow through each step in wholesale trade as regards food quality, but also prices. In Minister Gechev’s words, it will include all foods, including mineral water and beer. There will be a separate section for grain, cereals and oilseed, with traceability for every silo in Bulgaria.
Nearly half of the Bulgarians prefer the cabinet to continue governing over the alternative of new elections. However, the majority does not believe that Rosen Zhelyazkov’s cabinet will complete a full term, indicates data of a representative..
After a 22-hour session, the parliament approved the state budget for 2025. 138 MPs voted in favour, 78 voted against and two MPs abstained. The projected revenues are EUR 45.5 billion (90 billion BGN). The expenses are set at EUR 48.6..
Bansko will host the Freeride World Tour Qualifier 3 for the fourth consecutive year from March 21 to 23. Nearly 150 competitors from over 20 countries are expected to participate in the competition. The starting point is at 2746..
Workers in state psychiatric hospitals have gone on strike demanding higher salaries and better working conditions, including adequate workplace..
A proposal for holding a referendum on preserving the Bulgarian lev has been submitted to the parliament's registry office. This was announced by the..
Bulgaria has improved its rating in the World Happiness Report , but remains 85 th out of 147 countries, which is the lowest position for an EU..
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