The International Monetary Fund supports Bulgaria's efforts to join the currency mechanism that stands prior to introduction of the euro. This was stated by the Head of Mission of the Fund for Bulgaria Jörg Decressin. He pointed out that joining the currency union would bring benefits but also new responsibilities to Bulgaria. The International Monetary Fund recommends more active work for the labor market and the fight against corruption.
Bulgaria’s Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating a large-scale property fraud and money laundering scheme connected to the 'Historical Park', which is associated with Ivelin Mihaylov, the leader of the Velichie party. Those arrested include the..
The ruling party and the opposition argued about the procedure for the Budget Committee meeting before the final vote on the 2006 budget . Assen Vassilev, chairman of the We Continue the Change party, attempted to block the committee’s extraordinary..
Employees in the agriculture and forestry sector staged a protest in front of the Parliament, demanding higher salaries for workers in departments that are secondary budget administrators. The protest was organized by the National Federation of..
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