In 2018 the number of trips of Bulgarian nationals abroad exceeded 480,000, which was 4.2% more as compared to 2017, the National Statistical Institute informs. Nearly half of the Bulgarians travelled abroad for visit, education and attendance of cultural or sports events. 27.6% of them travelled for holiday and recreation and 23% travelled abroad for business purpose. In 2018 a total of 619,000 foreign guests visited Bulgaria, which was 4% more as compared to the previous year. 56.6% of them were citizens of the EU (5.5% more as compared to 2017). The number of Romanians visiting Bulgaria exceeded 136,000 people. 105,000 Greeks and 94,000 Turkish nationals visited Bulgaria last year. Nearly 47,000 Serbian and 44,000 Macedonian citizens travelled to Bulgaria last year, data of NSI further shows.
The situation in the country illustrates the urgent need for the state to create conditions for holding more farmers' markets, where farmers can sell their produce directly to consumers. This was stated by the Bulgarian Farmers' Union in connection..
A specialized police operation by the Directorate of the Bulgarian Anti-Drug and Drug Enforcement Administration (GDBOP) uncovered an organized crime group operating in the Blagoevgrad region , related to the distribution of narcotics. 5 kg of..
Over 70% of Bulgarians are categorically against sending a military contingent to Ukraine. This was stated by Dimitar Ganev from the sociological agency “Trend” in an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio. President Radev opposes sending..
A serious train crash involving a train owned by the Bulgarian company PIMK has occurred near Craiova, Romania. According to initial information, the..
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Bulgarian citizens traveling or residing in Canada keep themelselves well-informed about the current..
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will range between minus 8°C and minus 3°C, for Sofia around minus 7°C . During the day, snow showers in the..
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