Bulgaria is in last position in the utilization of financial resources under the European Commission’s temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE), an instrument designed to protect jobs and incomes affected by the pandemic, BNR’s Maria Kostova reports.
Latest EC data show that this country has utilized 500 million euro, the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria says. By way of comparison, neighbouring Romania has utilized 4 billion euro. SURE provides financial support in the form of loans granted by the EU to member countries on favourable terms. Over 90 billion euro has so far been disbursed, which means that Bulgaria has availed itself of just 0.55% of the sum.
On Thursday, 9 October, cloud cover will remain heavy over the eastern half of the country . Many areas will see rain in the morning, but showers will weaken and stop during the day. In the west, the chance of rain is low and skies will gradually clear...
The European Commission has brought legal action against Bulgaria at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), arguing that the country has not fully transposed EU rules on the posting of drivers into national law and calling for financial penalties, BNR..
A study by the Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” has been recognised as a leading paper at one of the world’s most prestigious events in artificial intelligence and..
The European Commission will provide around €50 million from the EU agricultural reserve to fruit, nut and vegetable producers in Bulgaria, Latvia,..
The fight against the grey sector is directly connected with restricting labour exploitation and with human rights protection, said Minister of Labour..
In Saturday an atmospheric disturbance will sweep across the country. Minimum temperatures will reach 8-13° C., for Sofia 10° C. After the..
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