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Checks by state bodies find high markups, numerous violations at Bulgarian supermarkets

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

Checks by state bodies in the past month have found markups on food prices of more than 90 per cent,

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Eurostat: Unemployment in Bulgaria in January 2023 was 3.9%

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Unemployment in Bulgaria in January 2023 was 3.9 per cent, down from four per cent in December 2022 and from

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Bulgaria utilities regulator cuts gas prices by 14.2% for March 2023

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s utilities regulator has approved a 14.2 per cent decrease in the regulated gas price in the country for the

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Bulgaria records 470.6M leva Budget surplus in January 2023

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry has recorded a consolidated Budget surplus of 470.6 million leva in the first month of the year,

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Poll: Business sentiment in Bulgaria improved in February

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

A regular monthly poll by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found that business sentiment in Bulgaria improved in February.

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Bulgaria’s competition watchdog: ‘Alarming trend’ in unfair commercial practices by retailers

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

Inspections carried out at retailers by the Competition Protection Commission (CPC) have revealed an “alarming trend” in unfair commercial practices,

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What next for property prices in Bulgaria’s Bansko?

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Lance Nelson

The average market price of Bansko property jumped by 25 per cent in 2022. It now stands at 700-800 euro

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Inspections find food price speculation in Bulgaria – report

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

Inspections of shops in Bulgaria have found food price speculation, Bulgarian National Television said on February 21, a week after

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New passenger car registrations in Bulgaria in January up 9.8% y/y

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

There were 2227 new passenger car registrations in Bulgaria in January 2023, an increase of 9.8 per cent on an

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