Total income per person in a household in the second quarter of 2017 was 1,355 BGN /695 EUR/, which is 9.4 percent more compared to the same period in 2016, the National Statistical Institute reports. At the same time, the total costs per household member increased by 11.1 percent to 612 euros. The largest share of incomes was spent on food (32.5%), followed by housing (16.4%), taxes and social security payments (13.6 percent), as well as transportation and communications (11.3 percent).
The first vote of no confidence in the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov was expectedly unsuccessful. 150 MPs rejected the vote submitted by the parliamentary groups of "Vazrazhdane", MECH and "Velichie" over failure in foreign..
Sofia celebrates 146 years since its declaration as the capital of Bulgaria. At the proposal of historian, scientist and statesman Prof. Marin Drinov, on April 3, 1879, the Constituent Assembly in the old capital Veliko Tarnovo..
“We Continue the Change/Democratic Bulgaria (PP/DB) will not take part in today’s vote of no confidence in the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov,” said PP co-chair Kiril Petkov. “The motion of no confidence we shall submit after the accession date for..
On Thursday there will be significant cloudiness with rain showers. The lowest temperature will slightly rise and will be between 4°..
The National Assembly is to vote the motion of no confidence in the cabinet of Rosen Zhelyazkov today. MPs discuss vote of no confidence in..
For the first time, the Day of the Bulgarian Canning Industry will be marked on April 3. The solemn event will take place in the..
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