Sega Daily reports that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made a surprising offer that Bulgaria should serve as a buffer zone outside the Schengen space. The paper quotes an article by Brussels-based website EurActiv, which reads that “the ‘flexible solidarity’ of Hungary appears to imply that Budapest would like Bulgaria to stay outside Schengen, so it can be a buffer zone for migrants, protecting Schengen."
Referring to the analysis of the Bulgarian Industrial Association, the same newspaper writes that a total of 520 administrations stifle the business with some 2500 regulations. In 2015 year some 85 regulations were eased but 22 new ones were created and government costs have risen.
Standard Daily has published an optimistic forecast of UniCredit for the development of Bulgarian economy in 2016. Despite the negative effects of Brexit, growth will be between 3.2-3.4 percent, while it was 3 percent last year. Growth will be mostly stimulated by significant increase in domestic consumption, as its role last year was more modest. Data of the bank refute allegations that Bulgarian economy was developing mainly thanks to money from the EU.
The "Monitor" newspaper pays special attention to the statement of Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev that in the next six years some 8 billion euro will be invested in construction. During a national forum dedicated to construction, Bulgarian Minister of Regional Development Lilyana Pavlova said that municipalities will receive sufficient financing under a program for regional growth by 2020.
Compensations for NPP Belene that Bulgaria must pay will be covered by taxpayers, Capital Daily writes. On the same topic 24 Hours quotes Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, that 1.25 billion euro will go for payment towards Moscow and Washington instead of using the money for social activities and investments in infrastructure.
The Zemya newspaper has alarmed that massive imports of cheap peppers from Poland and Romania have a negative effect on local producers. At the same time the quality of imported vegetables is considerably lower than that of Bulgarian ones, farmers say.
The documentary film "The Heart of the Other Bulgaria" by journalist Milena Milotinova had its premiere at the Central Military Club in Sofia. The film is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad. The documentary is..
Exhibitions of traditional rugs and clothing from the beginning of the 20th century, a bazaar of handicrafts and agricultural products, a competition for the best home-made rakia and a rich music program are part of the first day of..
The 13th International Festival for Street and Puppet Theater "Puppet Fair" opens at the Sofia Puppet Theater (14 General Gurko Street). The festival, which will run until September 21, is non-competitive. Professional theatres from the country and..
Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov has cancelled the air show at the Graf Ignatievo Air Base after an L-39 ZA military transport plane crashed, the..
The Supreme Administrative Court rejected the appeal of the coalition around Ahmed Dogan - "Democracy, Rights and Freedoms - DPS"..
At a Bulgarian-Chinese business forum in Sofia, President Rumen Radev pointed out the advantages of the business environment in..
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