The negotiations between GERB and the United Patriots for composing a government continue. Yesterday the two political formations agreed upon the disputed subject of increasing the minimal retirement pension, which is at the moment BGN 161. Vladislav Goranov from GERB (former minister of finance) confirmed that by the end of the current year the minimal pension will become BGN 200. He said for the bTV channel this morning that as of July 1 the sum will increase to BGN 180 and as of October 1 – to BGN 200. For the BNR, Delyan Dobrev from GERB (former economy minister) announced that no updating is envisaged for this year’s state budget, despite the decision on the pensions’ increase. He also confirmed the fact that by early May Bulgaria will have a government.
On Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted the Programme for the Support of Bulgarian Communities, Organisations and Media Abroad for 2025. Approximately €90,000 was approved from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' budget for this purpose . The..
A new poll by the sociological agency Alpha Research indicates a continued decline in public support for Bulgaria’s ruling coalition . Positive assessments have dropped from 39% in January to just 26% in July, while negative opinions have risen from 29%..
On Thursday, the lowest temperatures will range from 14°C to 22°C, for Sofia 14°C. A cold atmospheric front will pass through the country during the day, bringing short-term showers, thunderstorms and hail in many places. The northwesterly wind..
Starting this autumn, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy will launch a program aimed at attracting Bulgarians from abroad. More than EUR 33..
“Entering the Eurozone does not present any risk to Bulgaria. Adopting the Euro can only serve as a powerful accelerator for our economic growth,”..
The Sofia Regional Prosecutor’s Office has indicted 6 individuals for hooliganism in front of the European Commission and European..
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