Sofia, Bulgaria — Local taxes increased across much of Bulgaria for 2025, with coastal Tsarevo topping a new index of municipal tax burdens, even as the national government said it would not raise headline national taxes next year. International institutions […]
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In a significant development within the Bulgarian political arena, the vote of no confidence against the current government, initially slated for November 16, has been postponed by a day. This move adheres to the procedural rules of the Bulgarian Parliament,
On November 15, Bulgaria’s political landscape will confront another critical juncture as the National Assembly deliberates on a second vote of no confidence against the current Denkov-Gabriel cabinet. This motion, spearheaded by the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), far-right Vazrazhdane (Revival
SOFIA – Bulgarian Parliament has endorsed an agreement between the government and representatives from the coal and thermal energy sectors. The decision, which came after prolonged negotiations, aims to address the concerns of protesters from these industries. Bulgaria has been
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SOFIA – In a move to curb the appeal of vaping to younger users, Bulgaria has announced a ban on the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The prohibition, set to take effect from January 1, 2024,
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Austria remains steadfast in its refusal to allow Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen visa-free zone, despite a recent public appeal from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Bulgarian Novinite – Sofia News Agency calls the move
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Bulgarian daily Dnevnik reports that Defense Minister Todor Tagarev expressed concern over Russia’s ongoing blockade of Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, calling it a direct challenge to Bulgaria’s security and economic interests. The blockade, which has persisted
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