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Gender Wage Gap: Women's Salaries 12.6% Lower in Bulgaria

According to data from the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research at the National Council of National Statistics, women in Bulgaria receive wages that are on average 12.6 % lower than men, but in several economic sectors, the differences are signif

Business » Finance | March 8, 2024, Friday // 10:10 | Viewed: 2443

Bulgaria: Equal Male-Female Part-Time Work in Q3 2023

In Bulgaria, the latest data from the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) reveals a notable trend: in the third quarter of 2023, both women and men registered equal shares of part-time employment, each at 1%

Business | March 7, 2024, Thursday // 15:30 | Viewed: 3107

Bulgaria Rises in Passport Power Rankings

In the ever-changing landscape of global travel, the power of a passport goes beyond simply granting access to different countries

Business » Tourism | March 7, 2024, Thursday // 09:00 | Viewed: 6382

Say Goodbye to Queues: Today Sofia Airport Launched the Smart Boarding Pass System

Passengers traveling through Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport are now greeted with a modern convenience as six new electronic self-check counters for boarding cards have been unveiled

Business » Tourism | March 6, 2024, Wednesday // 16:14 | Viewed: 5206

Bulgaria and EU Witness Retail Sales Surge in January

Recent data from Eurostat reveals a slight uptick in retail sales across the Eurozone and the European Union in January 2024, marking a recovery from the previous month's decline

Business » Finance | March 6, 2024, Wednesday // 13:20 | Viewed: 2111

Foreign Investors Create Over 2,000 New Jobs in Bulgaria

Bulgaria experienced a significant boost in its economy last year, with foreign investors creating more than 2,000 new jobs in various sectors

Business | March 6, 2024, Wednesday // 12:22 | Viewed: 2915

Facebook and Instagram Down Globally!

The Facebook and Instagram applications are currently experiencing a widespread outage globally, as reported around 5:30 p.m. Bulgarian time

Business | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 18:05 | Viewed: 3544

Huawei Resurgence Sends iPhone Sales Plummeting by 24% in China

In a recent report by Counterpoint Research, a leading global technology market research firm, it has been revealed that Apple's iPhone sales in China took a significant hit during the first six weeks of 2024

Business | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 16:56 | Viewed: 3690

Gold Reaches Historic High Amid Economic Uncertainty

Gold has surged to unprecedented levels, buoyed by its reputation as a safe haven amidst anticipation of an imminent reduction in US interest rates

Business | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 16:14 | Viewed: 2218

Wizz Air Increases Flights To And From Bulgaria By Almost 15% in 2023

Since its first flight from Sofia in 2005, the airline has now transported over 26 million passengers

Business » Tourism | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 15:20 | Viewed: 5168

Mountain Rescuers Aid Lost Boys in Vitosha

During the last 24 hours, mountain rescue teams carried out two operations. In the first instance, assistance was rendered to two 16-year-old boys in Vitosha who were ill-prepared for the mountain’s conditions and season

Business » Tourism | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 14:11 | Viewed: 2208

Sofia Airport Unveils Automated Boarding Pass Checks for Seamless Travel Experience

Travelers passing through Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport can now enjoy a smoother journey with the introduction of electronic self-scanning counters for boarding passes

Business » Tourism | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 13:01 | Viewed: 3641

EU Plans Shift Towards Military Economy Amid Russia-Ukraine War

With the continuation of Russia's war in Ukraine, the European Commission is set to propose a significant shift towards a military economy regime within the European Union

Business | March 5, 2024, Tuesday // 09:12 | Viewed: 2820

PES President Backs Bulgaria's Full Schengen Membership

Nicolas Schmit, the newly-elected president of the Party of European Socialists (PES), has voiced his support for Bulgaria's full accession to the Schengen Area

Business | March 2, 2024, Saturday // 22:12 | Viewed: 3682

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over Alleged Breach of Contract

Tech mogul Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, among others

Business | March 1, 2024, Friday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2100

Bulgaria Delays Decision on Nuclear Waste Storage Amid European Discussions

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov addressed concerns over the long-term storage of nuclear waste during a parliamentary control session in Bulgaria today

Business » Energy | March 1, 2024, Friday // 12:30 | Viewed: 2813

Bulgaria Ceases Russian Oil Imports: Parliament's Decision Marks End of Derogation

Effective March 1, Bulgaria has officially halted the use and importation of Russian oil for fuel production, following a decision by the Parliament to drop the derogation

Business » Energy | March 1, 2024, Friday // 09:10 | Viewed: 5220

Economic Sentiment Wavers in EU and Bulgaria Amidst Uncertainty

Economic sentiment in both the European Union and Bulgaria experienced some turbulence in February, reflecting ongoing uncertainties surrounding economic recovery and global challenges

Business » Finance | February 28, 2024, Wednesday // 15:11 | Viewed: 2805

Bulgargaz Proposes 18% Reduction in Natural Gas Prices

"Bulgargaz" suggests an 18% decrease in natural gas prices starting next month

Business » Energy | February 28, 2024, Wednesday // 13:31 | Viewed: 2917

Bitcoin Surges Towards $60,000 Amid Market Optimism

In a testament to its enduring resilience, Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, inching closer to the significant milestone of $60,000

Business | February 28, 2024, Wednesday // 12:03 | Viewed: 2307

Transparent Bidding: Bulgaria's Beach Rental System Set for Overhaul

The Ministry of Tourism in Bulgaria has unveiled plans for significant reforms in the tender procedures for beach rentals across the country, aiming to enhance transparency and fairness in the process

Business » Tourism | February 27, 2024, Tuesday // 18:34 | Viewed: 2892
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