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28.03.2024 15:44

Defence Minister Tagarev: We're Working Hard to Enhance Allied Presence in Bulgaria

"20 years ago the Bulgarian public made the right choice for our country to join NATO. Given today's security situation, this is the most appropriate decision we have made in our recent history," Defence Chief Admiral Emil Eftimov said. Admiral Eftimov said he wishes defence spending to reach 2.5% of GDP. He noted that this would resolve issues of concern after years of neglecting the need for investment in defence. "In order to catch up, the percentage of GDP for defence should be raised in a few years to address critical needs. After that, we may go down to that level again," the Chief of Defence said.

Economy

28.03.2024 15:43

Some 53% of Bulgarian Internet Users Shop Online, Survey Shows

Some 83% of Bulgarians are online users, of which 53% (over 2.8 million people) are shopping online, Bulgarian E-Commerce Association Board Chair Janet Naidenova said during a forum on responsible production and trade held on Thursday in Sofia. “In 2018-2019, online users were one-third of that figure. Then in 2020, the COVID pandemic gave a big boost to the digitalization of companies and e-commerce was the only channel for some goods and services,” she added.

28.03.2024 15:27

Protesters in Sofia Demand Increase in State Funding for Emergency Medical Services

With a motorcade in the centre of Sofia on Thursday, protesters demanded an increase in state funding for emergency aid. The protest began in front of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). The organisers are from the Zashtita Trade Union. The protesters marched in front of the Council of Ministers, then in front of the presidency, as well as in front of the Health Ministry. Police officers guarded the protest.

28.03.2024 14:14

Trips Abroad at 499,000 in February 2024, Up by 10.7% Y/Y

In February 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 499,000 or 10.7% more compared with February 2023, said the National Statistical Institute on Thursday. An increase was registered in the trips with other purpose - by 22.9%,

Culture

The Balkans

28.03.2024 11:17

Samokov Hosts BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference

A conference "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" is taking place at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Samokov on Tuesday. Representatives of the state and local authorities, public figures and the media will discuss the impact of EU-funded projects in the Samokov region in 2014-2020 and new developments for the period 2021-2027.

27.03.2024 15:12

North Macedonia Marks Fourth Anniversary of NATO Membership

The integration of the Republic of North Macedonia into NATO and the EU is the best response to Russia's imperial ambitions, North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani said at the celebration of the fourth anniversary of the country's NATO membership.

22.03.2024 17:57

Vice President Visits Yordan Yovkov Bulgarian Sunday School in Bucharest

Vice President Iliana Iotova visited the Yordan Yovkov Bulgarian Sunday school with the Bulgarian Embassy in Bucharest on the first day of her visit to Romania. She met with ten of the children studying there and their parents and got acquainted with the teachers. Some of the children recited poems and Iliana Iotova told them about the Bulgarian Martenitsa tradition.

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