The average amount of interest-free loans taken by individuals in difficult situation due to Covid-19 is about BGN 4,300 (EUR 2,199). This was reported by the Bulgarian Development Bank. The program in support of people on unpaid leave or those who self-insure started in late April. The maximum amount that can be withdrawn under this measure is 2,300 euros. By the end of May, the applications of over 5,000 people were approved and loans totaling about 11 million euros were provided.
On Saint George's Day, the newly elected hegumen of the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos, Father Gavriil, was elevated from hieromonk to archimandrite. The announcement was made by Secretary General of the Holy Synod Bishop Gerasim of Melnik,..
A water blessing of the battle flags and sacred banners was held on Saint George’s Day at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia. President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces Rumen Radev took part in the..
The Bulgarian pilots have a long period of intensive training ahead of them. This is what Major Jason Royko, who delivered Bulgaria’s first F-16 at the beginning of April and will receive the next seven aircraft, told the Bulgarian National Radio...
The planned liberalisation of the electricity market for household consumers on 1 July this year will not take place, MPs decided at the first reading of..
Oil products of unknown composition and origin have once again washed up on a large stretch of the Pomorie coastline, in what appears to be a more..
Polish President Andrzej Duda, on an official visit to Bulgaria, discussed with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Warsaw’s proposal that NATO member..
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