The economies of the 27 EU countries contracted at a record high in the first quarter of 2020 by 3.3%. Only 9 countries show a small growth. Among them is Bulgaria with a 2.4% increase in GDP compared to the same period in 2019, Eurostat reported.
Compared to December 2019, only the economies of Finland, Bulgaria and Romania have a growth of 0.3 percent.
According to national statistics, Bulgaria has a weaker growth in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2019. Then GDP growth was 3.1%, while in 2020 it was 2.4%. The sharp slowdown is due to the decline in final consumption, which began before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the National Statistical Institute.
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On Tuesday there will be sun and temperatures will be high in the Western part of the country. Over Eastern Bulgaria there will be clouds and,..
An explosion has occurred at the Sviloza cellulose factory near Svishtov. Two employees from the factory fire service have been injured, Interior..
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