The Bulgarian Parliament has finally adopted the state budget of 2024 at the second reading. According to the Minister of Finance Asen Vassilev, the budget is realistic, but not easy to implement. He wished that "at the end of 2024, we will see a more successful and more European Bulgaria, adding that special attention in the budget has been paid to increasing incomes.
The chairman of the budget committee in the parliament, Yordan Tsonev, called the budget historic.
The deputies agreed to allocate an additional 68 million BGN to the budget (over 34 million euros) for the Culture sector.
More than 1,500 investment projects presented by 265 municipalities in the country will be financed from the budget next year. For the purpose of their implementation, an allocation of over 1 billion BGN (500 million euros ).
All students of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 8th grades will be provided with a one-time grant of BGN 300 (150 euros), BGNES reports.
Electricity supplied to schools, kindergartens and churches will be transferred to the regulated market.
It is expected that about 200 million BGN (100 million euros) will be added to the budget for increased fees for the organization and holding of gambling games.
Judges have opposed the introduction of a new antivirus agent on their computers. The magistrates fear that it could violate personal data protection rules and compromise the independence of the judiciary. In an official letter, the Bulgarian..
GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Parliament that Bulgaria will become a member of the eurozone on January 1, regardless of protests organized by representatives of We Continue the Change Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB). He was commenting on opposition..
Six countries, including Bulgaria, are at risk of non compliance with the EU fiscal framework in 2026. This is highlighted in the 2026 European Semester Autumn Package, adopted by the European Commission. Another 12 countries are urged to continue..
Three people, including an Italian citizen, were arrested during last night's protest against the adoption of the 2026 budget in front of the National..
The Varna District Court has released the city’s mayor, Blagomir Kotsev, on a financial bond of €102,258. Before the court’s decision was announced,..
On Friday, the lowest temperatures will be between 4°C and 9°C, reaching up to 12°C in the southeast, around 6°C in Sofia . During the next 24 hours, the..
Cloudy
Rain
Scattered showers