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
PODGORICA — A draft coalition agreement reveals the potential structure of Montenegro’s upcoming government, with the Europe Now Movement (PES) securing a majority of the seats. The New Serbian Democracy (NSD) is set to propose the head of the Assembly,
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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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MITROVICA – In a significant move against unauthorized constructions, the Municipality of Mitrovica in Kosovo has halted the construction of over 60 buildings, both high-rise and low-rise, in the past two years due to the absence of proper permits. This
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ZAGREB – Gordan Grlić-Radman, Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, publicly addressed an oversight in his financial disclosure, admitting to an omission in his “property card” — a mandatory public financial disclosure for Croatian officials. According to Jutarnji.hr, the
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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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