A National Coordination Unit will monitor and control food prices. An order to this effect was signed today by caretaker Prime Minister Galab Donev. He noted that the rise in food prices is a pressing problem for many Bulgarians.
The new structure will be headed by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policies Hristo Alexiev, who will propose measures in line with the national and European legislation. In the search for solutions against high food prices, the caretaker cabinet will seek dialogue with retail chains. The state will have a discussion with them, not a war, Donev stressed.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has welcomed the design of Bulgaria’s €1 coin in a Facebook post, the state news agency BTA reported. “Exciting news for Bulgaria and the euro area! Take a first look at the design of Bulgaria’s €1..
German fighter jets escorted a Ryanair Boeing 737 from Sofia to London on 11 August after a false emergency call claimed there was a Palestinian passenger on board planning to “do bad things,” the state news agency BTA reported. The aircraft,..
According to a poll commissioned by the Ministry of Finance, 49.2% of Bulgarians support joining the eurozone , while 45.8% oppose it. Businesses are more optimistic, with 69% in favour and 30.2% opposed. The survey, conducted by the Alpha..
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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