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Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on March 30 the list of economic sectors eligible for government assistance to pay their employees and was set to hold a second sitting later in the […]
The European Commission published on March practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers and on the implementation of the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU. […]
As part of the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, the European Commission has announced up to 38 million euro in immediate support for the Western Balkans to tackle the […]
The European Commission, which previously launched a coronavirus response website, launched on March 30 a dedicated section on fighting disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, providing materials for myth-busting and fact-checking. [ ...
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church will hold its 2020 Palm Sunday and Easter services outside churches, it emerged after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev, operational headquarters chief Major-General […]
A regular monthly poll by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found a gloomier view of the country’s business climate in March 2020. Carried out between March 2 and 18, […]
Stricter measures decided on by the Plovdiv municipal crisis staff against Covid-19 took effect in the city on March 30. No retail outlets may open, except for food shops, pharmacies, […]
A total of 300 people have been fined 5000 leva (about 2556 euro) each for breaking the ban on visiting parks and public gardens, Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry chief secretary Ivailo […]
Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said in a March 29 television interview that he would table an amendment to the Budget, including creating the possibility to borrow a billion euro […]
We live in a small town near Norwich. We’re a small family of three plus a dog, who doesn’t care a jot, as long as he’s fed and walked! The […]
