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Bulgaria Set to Receive €10.9 Million from EU for Drought-Stricken Corn and Sunflower Producers
Following this approval, the funds will be transferred to the Bulgarian government, which will have until the end of April 2025 to distribute the money to the affected farmers and agricultural enterprises
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Bulgarian Student Acquitted After Flag Burning Protest Against Russian Aggression
Mileva, who recently returned from Donbas, described the dire conditions she witnessed in the war-torn region. She recounted sheltering in a Ukrainian grandfather's basement, with drones buzzing overhead and bombs exploding nearby.
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Black Sea Highway: Key to Boosting Bulgaria’s Tourism and Regional Connectivity
Karastoyanova’s remarks come as part of a broader discussion on infrastructure development and its impact on the country's tourism industry, which faces increasing competition from neighboring countries
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Sofia Municipality Proposes Tourist Tax Hike for 2024 to Boost Infrastructure
Deputy Mayor for Tourism Nikola Barbutov revealed the details of the plan, which includes changes not only to the tourist tax but also to the patent tax for short-term rental properties like Airbnb
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Dominica: PM Skerrit shares latest developments in Goodwill Secondary School Project
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit reveals the ongoing construction work at Goodwill Secondary School in Dominica.
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Dominica hosts OECS youth at Agricultural symposium
PM Skerrit attended the agricultural symposium while addressing the youth to promote agricultural sustainability across the nation
Bulgaria
New Russian Taxes Hit Bulgarian Wine and Flowers
According to the decree, excise duties on strong alcoholic beverages will rise sharply from 9% to 20% of the customs value, with a minimum charge of 3 euros per liter of 100% spirit, up from the current 1.4-1.5 euros
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Bulgaria Sees 4.5% Hike in Natural Gas Prices for August Amid Pipeline Repairs
This new rate, exclusive of additional costs such as access, transmission, excise duty, and value-added tax (VAT), applies to sales conducted by "Bulgargaz" EAD to final suppliers and entities licensed for the production and transmission of thermal energy
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Over 1200 Taxi Drivers Block ‘Trakia’ Highway in Protest Against Insurance Hikes
The protest, organized by taxi drivers from over 50 cities across Bulgaria, was aimed at voicing their frustration over a steep increase in mandatory "Civil Liability" insurance costs
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Bulgaria to Increase Pensions by 9.6-9.7% from July 2025, Introduces Reform Proposals
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
Bulgarian Taxi Drivers Protest Sharp Rise in Insurance Premiums
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
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Dominica: New projects unveiled at the 2024/2025 budget session
Finance Minister Irving McIntyre revealed a big budget for several projects to be undertaken the coming fiscal year.
Dominica budget 2024/2025 scheduled today: $1.4 B expected allocation
The new budget for Dominica is expected to have a $1.4 Billion expenditure. The final budget address is set to take place today.
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In the full Ritual Hall of the Municipality of Dryanovo, Mrs Stefka Dimitrova presented her book "Village of Radovtsi - Life and Memories". It collects memories and articles about the nearly 300-year history of Radovtsi