In 2017 the Bulgarians spent nearly 1.7% of their money on alcohol (just under EUR 600 million), data of Eurostat on consumption of alcohol in the EU shows. The EU citizens spent 1.6% of their money on alcohol on average. Nearly 15% of the Bulgarian citizens (nearly 1 million people) consume alcohol almost every day or several times a week, data of the National Statistical Institute show. Nearly 30% (roughly 2.1 million people) drink alcohol once a week, and one in three Bulgarians did not consume any alcohol in that period.
In Sofia's Zaharna Fabrika neighbourhood, in the Ilinden municipality, the authorities have begun demolishing illegal structures inhabited by members of the Roma community. The municipality assures full cooperation with the citizens. The demolition..
Having made a triumphant return to EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, after 55 years, Bulgaria's pavilion at the world expo is enjoying huge interest. "The investment interest of Japanese entrepreneurs shows that we are on the right track," said Deputy..
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has announced that Bulgaria is ready to join the eurozone. She made the statement at a business breakfast hosted by the American and British Chambers of Commerce in Bulgaria. Minister Petkova emphasised that Bulgaria..
The Ministry of the Interior announced in a briefing that it is taking all necessary measures to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the upcoming..
In an interview with public service TV BNT, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who is on a working visit to Bulgaria, stated that Ukraine and the..
The Executive Agency National Film Center (NFC) has launched a new digital platform Filmcenter.bg . The portal facilitates free access for international..
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