Новости за 13.05.2025

The parliamentary majority is moving toward the eurozone but distancing Bulgaria from Europe of democracy and rule of law, President Rumen Radev declared in a statement regarding the refusal of Parliament Speaker Natalia Kiselova to submit for debate his proposal for a national referendum on the adoption of the euro. The proposed referendum question was: "Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the single European currency — the euro — in 2026?" Here is what the president's official position says... Читать дальше...

On May 14, Sofia will face major transportation disruption due to a strike by ground public transport workers. Buses, trolleybuses, and trams will remain in depots from 4:00 a.m....

Wages across Europe show considerable variation, with substantial differences in both nominal salaries and cost of living. A useful indicator in assessing these disparities is the average adjusted full-time salary of employees, calculated by Eurostat based on annual gross income and expressed as a monthly figure by Euronews. In 2023, Bulgaria recorded the lowest average adjusted monthly salary in the EU, at €1,125, while Luxembourg led with €6,755....

In Bulgaria, more than 340,000 pensioners are employed under labor contracts, according to data from the National Social Security Institute. Each year, these working retirees see their pensions recalculated to reflect additional years of service. However, the official figures do not account for elderly individuals earning small amounts above their pensions through other forms of work, such as small repair jobs or unregistered construction work....

A significant portion of Bulgarians' savings is already held in euros, signaling the country's readiness for the currency switch, even before its official adoption. According to Petar Chobanov, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), 25% of household deposits and 32% of business deposits are currently in euros. This reflects a pragmatic approach by Bulgarians, despite the ongoing anti-euro campaigns led by certain political groups, including "Revival" and others. ...

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor will cut over 10,000 additional jobs worldwide, bringing total layoffs — including previously announced ones — to around 20,000, or 15% of its global workforce, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday, citing Reuters. The company, which has been facing serious financial difficulties, warned last month that it is likely to post a record net loss of 700–750 billion yen ($4.74–5....

Brussels has unofficially warned Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova that the country’s euro adoption process could be suspended, according to BGNES, citing Nova TV. The warning follows President Rumen Radev’s formal proposal for a national referendum on whether Bulgaria should adopt the euro starting in 2026. Yesterday, the GERB-SDS coalition urged that the referendum proposal not be allowed to proceed to a vote—neither in parliamentary committees nor in the plenary session....

In the coming months, anti-drone systems will be deployed at Bulgarian airports. This was confirmed by Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov during a parliamentary session, in response to a question about the drone incident at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport and the steps being taken to prevent similar occurrences. According to Karadjov, the Civil Aviation Administration has issued a directive for the installation of anti-drone technology across all airports in the country. ...

In 2025, camping prices across Europe have seen notable increases, with the average cost of an overnight stay for two people – including a pitch, caravan, electricity, and local tax – ranging from €14.18 to €40.40....

Bulgaria has achieved a solid ranking in the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI), coming in at 55th out of 193 countries. This index takes into account various factors such as life expectancy, education, income, and living standards. Bulgaria's HDI score stands at 0....