110 mediums-sized and large enterprises with a total staff of more than 48,700 have been affected by the coronavirus crisis.
This is indicated by a nationwide survey conducted by the Confederation of Independent TUs in Bulgaria on 11 May. The survey involves 134 enterprises. 12% of the companies have undertaken staff cuts. In 66% of them the staff is on paid leave, in 23% - on unpaid leave. 7% of these companies are planning to resume work fully or partially after 13 May. They are in the processing industry, manufacture of automotive components, energy, clothes manufacturing and water and sewerage.
The Minister of Tourism, Miroslav Borshosh, met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, His Excellency Nathaniel Copsey. They discussed opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation in tourism and developing specific initiatives to..
In Rome, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo. Zhelyazkov emphasised that Bulgaria values the Order's noble and humanitarian activities, which align with the shared..
Asen Grigorov, a respected and recognisable voice in Bulgarian media, has passed away after a short illness. Known for his sharp analysis and fine irony, he was one of the country’s most distinctive journalists. Born in 1966, he began his career..
Strengthening bilateral economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Italy, participation in joint defense projects and achieving peace in Ukraine were the..
The retirement age should not be changed – this is the position expressed by Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov talking to the Bulgarian National..
Led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the Bulgarian delegation is visiting Rome and the Vatican on 22 and 23 May 2025. Traditionally held on the eve of..
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