The government of Bulgaria is earmarking EUR 250 million for the increased expenses of the ministries of health, defence and the interior. Another 2.3 billion will be mobilized by the government in support of businesses, payment of taxes will be postponed until 30 June.
This was announced by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at a special briefing on the government’s economic measures for the duration of the state of emergency. The expenses for the payment of aid for preserving jobs in the sectors affected will follow the scheme of 60% covered by the state, and 40% - by employers if they do not lay off workers, the Bulgarian Prime Minister said. He went on to say that the European Commission has placed a common procurement order for rapid tests, and that Bulgaria has applied for 1 million of them. He stated that Bulgarian companies will start manufacturing ventilators within two months.
My expectations for the summer season are very good, caretaker Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev told Nova TV. He said that the bridge Tsarevo - Ahtopol has been restored and the bridge between Tsarevo and Vasiliko will be used..
A delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross visited the crew of the cargo ship "Galaxy Leader", hijacked by the Yemeni Houthis on May 12, the Xinhua agency reported, quoted by BTA. There are two Bulgarians among the..
Bulgaria does not accept statements and behavior contrary to both the 2017 Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness and Cooperation, as well as to other international agreements that North Macedonia has signed. President Rumen Radev..
The rearmament of the Bulgarian Air Force with F-16 Block 70 aircraft will contribute to the introduction of new technologies at the Avionams Aircraft..
Bulgaria and Vietnam will work to further deepen bilateral economic exchanges and mutual investments, President Rumen Radev and Vietnam's Minister of..
The number of visits by foreign nationals to Bulgaria increased by 16.0% in 2023 , with visits from Turkey and Romania contributing the most. T..
+359 2 9336 661