The average size of shadow economy in Bulgaria between 1991 and 2015 amounted to 29.17%, a survey of the International Monetary Fund named Shadow Economies Around the World, made in 158 countries, shows. The size of gray economy in Bulgaria fluctuated between 20.83% and 35.3% over the years. The size of gray economy in Bulgaria is extremely high as compared to other EU countries. Data for 2017 places Bulgaria at the top of 31 European countries in terms of shadow economy.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a warning about a national strike in Belgium on 25 June 2025, organised by the trade unions. As part of the planned protest, all departing flights from Brussels' Zaventem International..
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken note of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) report on the Republic of North Macedonia’s progress, including its assessments and findings on the country's European integration process...
The European Parliament’s draft report on the Republic of North Macedonia’s progress toward EU membership was adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) with 40 votes in favour, 19 against and 10 abstentions, according to a report by BTA...
At the invitation of Jagiellonian University, one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1364 , Vice President Iliana Yotova will be in Krakow,..
Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov has proposed the establishment of wartime command centres for state institutions . A draft decree from the Council of..
A Bulgarian delegation, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, will participate in the NATO summit focusing on defense and deterrence plans, which..
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