Bulgaria is in last position in the utilization of financial resources under the European Commission’s temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE), an instrument designed to protect jobs and incomes affected by the pandemic, BNR’s Maria Kostova reports.
Latest EC data show that this country has utilized 500 million euro, the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria says. By way of comparison, neighbouring Romania has utilized 4 billion euro. SURE provides financial support in the form of loans granted by the EU to member countries on favourable terms. Over 90 billion euro has so far been disbursed, which means that Bulgaria has availed itself of just 0.55% of the sum.
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..
On Saturday minimum temperatures will range from 14°C to 22°C , around 17°C in Sofia. The day will be largely sunny, with some cumulus cloud building over the western half of the country during the afternoon. Moderate winds from the east-north-east will..
Prices must be displayed in the same font size for both currencies, with designations that are clear to the consumer. There is no requirement which currency is written first. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov after a..
The 122nd anniversary of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising will be marked today in the historical area of Petrova Niva in Strandzha. The celebration is..
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