BULGARIA IN EU

EU Cohesion policy: EUR 173,6 million for Bulgaria, to tackle the social and economic impact of the coronavirus crisis

The Commission has approved a total of EUR 367.4 million for Bulgaria, Estonia and Germany under REACT-EU to support labour market resilience, jobs, SMEs and low-income families as well as setting future-proof foundations for the green and digital transitions and a sustainable socio-economic recovery.

In Bulgaria, EUR 173.6 million are added to the ‘Human Resources Development' Operational Programme (OP), co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). 50,000 employees received support to maintain their employment during temporary restrictions of their activities caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 17,250 medical and non-medical staff working at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic received additional remuneration to their wages. 53,000 people in need will receive support, including older people and persons with disabilities who will receive health and social services at home.

As part of NextGenerationEU, REACT-EU provides a top-up of EUR 47.5 billion (EUR 50.5 billion in current prices) to Cohesion policy programmes over the course of 2021 and 2022.

NEWS FROM BCCI

Meeting with students from the University of Groningen, the Netherlands

BCCI experts answered their questions about the economic development of Bulgaria Още

European Business Networking Evening - in Sofia

Co-organised by 11 bilateral chambers of commerce, 24th June 2021, Sofia Tech Park Още

Business opportunities between Norway and Bulgaria in the frame of the new economic situation

Launching event of the Norwegian-Bulgarian Chamber, 27th May 2021, 15.00 CET Още

The Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Stara Zagora, Sofia and Haskovo organize courses in Bulgarian language

For people from third countries, including migrants and refugees Още

BCCI provides legal consultations

In the field of company, commercial, administrative and labour law, out-of-court dispute resolution Още

REGIONAL COOPERATION

The Bulgarian Development Bank hosted a conference on the financing opportunities by the Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund

Representatives of the Fund, of the Fund’s Investment advisor - Amber Infrastructure Group, as well as key partners, participated in the event Още

BULGARIAN ECONOMY

May 20 – Tax Freedom Day in Bulgaria

Late tax freedom in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic Още

Bulgarian economy shows upward development trend – 2,5 percent growth in Q1 2021

Exports were a major driver of economic growth Още

LABOUR TRENDS

Employees under labour contract and gross average wages and salaries, first quarter of 2021

The average monthly wages and salaries increased by 1.7% reaching 1 462 BGN Още

BULGARIA IN EU

EU Cohesion policy: EUR 173,6 million for Bulgaria, to tackle the social and economic impact of the coronavirus crisis

Under REACT-EU to support labour market resilience, jobs, SMEs and low-income families Още

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New rules for people arriving in Bulgaria

The Order, as of May 19, temporarily bans the entry into Bulgaria of persons arriving from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar…. Още