Bulgaria’s total exports in the first 5 months of 2020 has decreased with 8.1% to nearly EUR 10.5 billion as compared to the same period in 2019 which was due to the coronavirus epidemic, preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute show. Imports shrank by 12.7% to nearly EUR 11.5 billion. Bulgaria’s exports to the EU fell 7.7% to nearly EUR 7.1 billion as compared to the first five months of 2019. Exports to third countries declined with 8.9% to nearly EUR 4 billion. Meanwhile, imports from the EU decreased with 13.2% to nearly EUR 7.1 billion and imports from non-EU countries shrank with 11.9% to nearly EUR 4.6 billion. A certain boost in trade is expected after the relaxation of the anti-epidemic measures in Bulgaria.
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..
Bulgaria has agreed to provide financing for the construction of units 7 and 8 of the Kozloduy NPP, the Ministry of Energy announced. A delegation led by Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov held final talks with Citibank management in New York. Units..
Demonstrations in support of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev are set to intensify on Tuesday evening, expanding beyond Bulgaria to four major European cities...
On Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted the Programme for the Support of Bulgarian Communities, Organisations and Media Abroad for 2025...
Bulgaria's parliament has approved new regulations for electric scooters, introducing mandatory registration and civil liability insurance under..
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