Bulgaria

This move is aimed at bolstering pensioner incomes amidst rising living costs. The Ministry also confirmed that the COVID supplement would remain applicable to newly granted pensions next year, despite calls for its removal

The protest, organized by the National Taxi Union, disrupted traffic in Sofia and over 30 cities nationwide. In the capital, three separate convoys converged at the National Assembly, causing significant slowdowns

Upon arrival, the team conducted thorough reconnaissance and determined that the object was part of a heavily corroded projectile. Specialists confirmed that the ammunition lacked a detonator, reducing immediate risk but still necessitating careful handling due to its unknown history and condition

The referendum was initiated as part of the municipality’s efforts to secure nearly seven million leva in European funding for the preservation of the Buzludzha Monument, a massive and globally recognized structure atop the Balkan Mountains

The sector saw an 11.5% reduction in employees compared to the previous quarter, while the overall economy experienced a smaller decrease of just 1%. This decline in tourism employment, however, stands in contrast to the sector’s financial performance, which showed positive growth signs

This has prompted fears about the growing health risks in the area, which is already grappling with dangerous levels of particulate matter. Many of the complaints center around the so-called "Vietnamese dormitories," which have long been suspected of contributing to the pollution

The service will operate three times weekly—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—offering passengers a time-efficient alternative to road and rail travel. Each flight will take under an hour, catering to both business and leisure travelers

The market price index (ITC), which tracks wholesale food prices in Bulgaria, rose by 0.33 percent, reaching 2,158 points compared to 2,151 points the previous week. The ITC’s base level of 1,000 points was established in 2005