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Ministry Unveils Projects for Education in Emergencies and Inclusive Learning
March 17 (BTA) - Eighty thousand laptop and tablet computers will be purchased under a project for equal access to school education during emergencies, the Education and Science Ministry said on Wednesday. The devices will be used during both in-person classes and online learning...
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Average Contributory Income for January at Lv 1,157.77
March 16 (BTA) - The average contributory income in Bulgaria in January 2021 was 1,157.77 leva, the National Social Security Institute said on Tuesday.
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Press - Review
Sofia, March 15 (BTA) - COVID-19 Trud writes that the health authorities reported to Prime Minister Boyko Borissov Monday that the situation in the hospitals is under control. According to this paper, a new tightening of restrictions is likely on Thursday when the coronavir...
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255,000-Plus Unemployed Found Work during 12-Month Pandemic, February Jobless Rate at 6.9%
Sofia, March 15 (BTA) - A total of 255,031 people registered as unemployed, or an average of 21,250-plus monthly, started work during the 12 months since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Bulgaria, the National Employment Agency (NEA) said in a press release on Monday. In Februar...
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Monthly Inflation in February at 0.6%
March 15 (BTA) - Monthly inflation in Bulgaria in February 2021 against January 2021 was 0.6 per cent, the National Statistical Institute reported on Monday. So far this year (February 2021 against December 2020), inflation stands at 0.8 per cent. Annual inflation (February...
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In 2020, Exports from Bulgaria to EU Decrease by 4% Y/Y, Imports by 9%
March 12 (BTA) - In 2020, exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU decreased by 4.1 per cent compared to 2019 and amounted to 35,836.5 million leva, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Bulgaria's main trade partners are Germany, Romania, Italy, Greece, France a...
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Poll Shows Increase in People Willing to Get COVID Vaccine
March 10 (BTA) - A nationally representative survey shows that a growing number of Bulgarians are willing to be vaccinated for the novel coronavirus. The poll was taken by Gallup International Balkan among 1,008 interviewees between February 22 and March 1, and is part of su...
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GDP Contracted by 4.2% in 2020, Year on Year
Sofia, March 9 (BTA) - Between October and December 2020, Bulgaria's GDP at current prices amounted to 33,162 million leva, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistical Institute on Tuesday. In euro terms, GDP totalled 16,956 million euro, and per cap...
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GDP Contracted by 4.2% in 2020, Year on Year
March 9 (BTA) - Between October and December 2020, Bulgaria's GDP at current prices amounted to 33,162 million leva, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistical Institute on Tuesday. In euro terms, GDP totalled 16,956 million euro, and per capita GDP was 2,...
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Lower VAT Rate for Books Most Helpful to Book Business during Pandemic - Survey
March 8 (BTA) - A survey by the Bulgarian Book Association found that the reduced VAT rate for books was the best help for the book business amid the pandemic. The sectoral organization of book publishers and traders said on Monday that the survey among its members was intended t...
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Sofia University Moves Up to 551st Place in 2021 International Ranking
March 5 (BTA) - The Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia has climbed to the 551st place among world universities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2021.Announcing its new ranking, this university said that for yet another year, its achievements place it mong...
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Greenpeace Bulgaria Study Finds Alarming Pollution Levels near Bobov Dol Coal-Fired Power Plant
March 4 (BTA) - A study by Greenpeace Bulgaria has concluded that the Bobov dol coal-fired power plant (CFFP) has a serious impact on the environment in Southwestern Bulgaria, the NGO said on Thursday. The study findings were published in a report titled "The Dirty Legacy...
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Greenpeace Bulgaria Study Finds Alarming Pollution Levels near Bobov Dol Coal-Fired Power Plant
Sofia, March 4 (BTA) - A study by Greenpeace Bulgaria has concluded that the Bobov dol coal-fired power plant (CFFP) has a serious impact on the environment in Southwestern Bulgaria, the NGO said on Thursday. The study findings were published in a report titled "The Dirty ...
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Surplus in Foreign Trade in Electricity Increased 306% in January-Feruary
March 2 (BTA) - The surplus in the foreign trade in electricity increased by 306 per cent in January-February from this time last year, according to recent statistics published on the website of the Electricity System Operator (ESO). Export exceeded import by 599,679 MWh in ...
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Balkan Gas Hub Applies for 35-Year Licence to Organize Nat Gas Wholesale Trade Platform
March 2 (BTA) - Balkan Gas Hub EAD has applied for a 35-year licence to organize a natural gas wholesale trade platform, the energy regulator said. A report on the application has been posted on the regulator's website and the regulator's experts say there that they find the appl...
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Bulgarian National Bank to Hold Auction for Interest-bearing Treasury Bonds Worth Lv 200 Mln
Bulgarian National Bank to Hold Auction for Interest-bearing Treasury Bonds Worth Lv 200 Mln
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Google to Provide Bulgaria with Digital Tools for Online Education
March 1 (BTA) - Google will provide some of its digital tools for collaboration and productivity for all students and teachers in Bulgaria, according to a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry of Education and Science and the technology company, the Ministry's p...
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42nd Bulgarian Military Contingent Ready to Join NATO-Led Mission Resolute Support in Afghanistan
February 26 (BTA) - Bulgaria's 42nd military contingent has been found to be "combat-ready" for participation in the NATO-led train, advise and assist Mission Resolute Support in Afghanistan, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Thursday. The degree of pre...
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Average Interest Rate on Non-financial Corporations' Leva-denominated Deposits Was in Negative Territory in January 2021
February 25 (BTA) - In January 2021 compared to January 2020, the average interest rate on non-financial corporations' leva-denominated deposits with agreed maturity declined by 0.11 percentage points to minus 0.07%, and that on euro-denominated deposits with agreed matur...
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Organized Tourist Trips in Bulgaria Resume on March 1, Trips Abroad Resume on April 1
Sofia, February 24 (BTA) - As of March 1, tourist trips can be organized in Bulgaria, and tourist trips abroad will resume as of April 1, BTA learned on Wednesday from the Future for Tourism Association (FTA). The decision was made during a meeting of FTA and other branch orga...
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