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Eurostat: EU wine production reached 16.1 billion litres in 2022

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff wine

In 2022, sold production of wine (including sparkling wine, port and grape must) in the European Union amounted to 16.1

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EU autumn economic forecast raises Bulgaria 2023 growth estimate to 2.0%

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission, macroeconomic indicators

The European Commission’s autumn forecast for the EU economy, released on November 15, projected Bulgaria’s economic growth this year at

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Bulgaria annual inflation drops to two-year low of 5.8% in October

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s annual consumer price index (CPI) recorded 5.8 per cent inflation in October 2023, down from 6.3 per cent a

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Bulgarian economy grew by 0.4% in Q3 2023 – flash estimate

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of the year, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said

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Sofia Airport’s Terminal 2 covered car parking to be renovated

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia Airport

SOF Connect and GBS-Infrastructural construction signed on November 14 a contract for the renovation of the covered car parking of

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Bulgaria’s exports in January – September 2023 down 7.9%, imports down 10.4% y/y

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

In January – September 2023, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 63 860.5 million

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Eurostat: Unemployment in Bulgaria in September 2023 was 4.5%

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Unemployment in Bulgaria in September 2023 was 4.5 per cent, unchanged from August 2023 and up from four per cent

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Poll: Latest consecutive increase in consumer confidence in Bulgaria

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

A regular three-monthly poll by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found that consumer confidence in Bulgaria in October 2023

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Bulgaria is a gateway to Europe, PM tells US business delegation

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria is a gateway to Europe thanks to its geographical position and the border with Turkey, and together with good

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