The tripartite cooperation council did not reach accord on extending the differentiated VAT rate until the end of the pandemic.
The caretaker cabinet wants the tax to be 9% for food and non-alcoholic beverages served at eating and drinking establishments, baby products, books, tour operator services and use of sports facilities. The Bulgarian Industrial Association is insisting on the introduction of a lower VAT rate for all food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Finance Ministry says that this will mean more than 500 million euro less for the treasury. The TUs are demanding a reduction of VAT overall from 20% to 15% and oppose the differentiation.
The biggest trade union in the country, the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria, warned there will be protests if there are 15% staff cuts in public administration, as proposed by former Minister of Finance Assen Vassilev from We Continue the Change.
A charity bazaar with items made by people who are homeless, children at risk and children with special needs is taking place today in the Catholic church St. Paul of the Cross in Rousse. At the fundraiser, organized by Caritas, visitors will..
Athletes with Down syndrome will be instructors at a big Zumba Festival in Sofia today, with the aim of motivating children with disabilities to engage in sports and lead an active lifestyle. At the event, the especially trained young people..
On Sunday the weather in most regions will be predominantly sunny. Minimum temperatures minus 2-3° C., for Sofia around minus 2° C. Daytime highs will reach 9-14° C., for Sofia around 10° C. Over the mountains the weather will be..
A formation of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) of the Bulgarian Army took part in the Wise Wolf-24 multinational exercise of the..
The only medical helicopter in this country is not being used for rescue operations because its flying licence without a CVFDR - the so-called..
On Saturday , the lowest temperatures will be between 2° and 3°C; in Sofia - around minus 2°C. It will be mostly sunny during the day. Visibility will..
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