For the third month in a row, Bulgaria ranks first in the EU in terms of annual decline in retail trade, according to Eurostat. Retail trade in Bulgaria declined by 17.5% on an annual basis in July, while for the EU as a whole, the indicator fell by 0.7%.
The rate of decline in retail sales in Bulgaria slowed down after May, when the strongest decline was reached - 20.4% on an annual basis. On an annual basis, the indicator increased the most in Ireland by 9.1%, in Lithuania by 6.8% and in the Netherlands by 6%. With the biggest declines, Bulgaria was followed by Malta with minus 8.1% and Luxembourg with 6.1% decline in consumer spending on shopping.
On the occasion of International Lighthouse Day, the oldest lighthouse in Bulgaria, which is located in Shabla, opened its doors for visitors. The Municipality of Shabla announced that today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is the last..
In the extremely difficult and rocky terrain above the village of Ploski, with a slope of over 70 degrees, the third outbreak of the fire in Pirin was put under control last night, the Bulgarian National Radio correspondent in..
The 122nd anniversary of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising will be marked today in the historical area of Petrova Niva in Strandzha. The celebration is being held under the auspices of President Rumen Radev, who will also participate in the event, the..
After the update of pensions under the so-called Swiss rule from July 1 by 8.6%, the average monthly pension of a Bulgarian pensioner for July exceeded..
Bulgaria's Road Infrastructure Agency has warned that toll cameras now also detect the wearing of seat belts. The new function has been active since..
On Tuesday, the air masses over the country will remain unstable. Cloudy skies are expected, there will also be short-term rain showers accompanied by..
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