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 billion (96 billion BGN). The budget deficit is set at 3% of GDP, and no tax increases are planned. The government debt is expected to reach EUR 31.22 billion (61.7 billion BGN), or 26.6% of GDP. The amount of debt the state can take on in 2025 is EUR 9.65 billion (18.9 billion BGN).
The minimum wage in the country will be EUR 545 (1077 BGN).
The Ministry of Tourism has ordered an inspection of Butamyata beach near Sinemorets following media reports and violations found by the Regional Environmental and Water Inspectorate - Burgas within the protected area, the ministry said. The..
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Citizens took to the streets today to protest against animal abuse. Protests are taking place in Varna, Kardzhali and other Bulgarian cities...
"There is no data that the Bulgarian citizen in Gaza died in a deliberate attack. At the moment, it is not known exactly what happened, Minister of..
Outbound truck traffic is intense at the Kapitan Andreevo and Lesovo border checkpoints on the Bulgaria-Turkiye border, reported the Border Police. The..
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