The General Government sector reported a deficit of EUR 2.8 billion, or 4.1% of the country’s gross domestic product, preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute indicate. The deficit in Central Government amounted to EUR 3.3 billion, or 4.8% of the GDP, while Local Government reported a surplus to the tune of EUR 75 million. The Social Security Funds generated a surplus to the tune of EUR 414 million.
Meanwhile, the government debt reached EUR 17 billion, or 25.1% of the GDP - a record high since the introduction of the currency board in 1997.
As of 1 December until the end of February, driving an old car in the centre of Sofia will be subject to a EUR 25-100 fine. The fines for legal entities will be 10 times higher – from EUR 500 to EUR 1,000. The low emission zone was put in place..
The due date for preventing the prospect of Borislav Sarafov taking the position of prosecutor general is drawing close, as is the deadline for coordinating the budget, Ivaylo Mirchev from Democratic Bulgaria said in an interview with public service..
A campaign against street violence named Stand Up will be held today and tomorrow under the dome of Sofia's Largo, said the Regional History Museum – Sofia. It turns out that over 80% of women worldwide have experienced some form of street..
Due to the poor condition of the water transmission network, nearly half a billion cubic meters of water are irretrievably lost annually . On this..
"After today's vote for Speaker of the National Assembly, ''We Continue the Change'' (PP) demanded the resignations of Daniel Lorer and Yavor..
On Friday, cloudy weather will prevail over the country. The wind will be oriented from the northwest, will strengthen and in the Danube Plain its speed..
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