Over 42% of the startup companies in Bulgaria say that they face a moderate to high risk of bankruptcy in the coming 3 months.
75% say they are afraid this may happen in the next 6 months. The survey is by the Bulgarian Startup Association and the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency. 2/3 of the companies expect a drop in revenues of 40% and over. 63% are planning staff cuts. 2/3 of the startups say they need rescue financing of EUR 10,000 –100,000 from banks or from the state. 1/3 are expecting government procurement contracts or tax breaks to save them.
Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved at second reading amendments to the Investment Promotion Act. Under the changes, the assets of the Russian company Lukoil in Bulgaria can be sold only after a decision by the Council of Ministers and following a..
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is convening a working meeting with ministers in connection with the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Premier Zhelyazkov..
The Festival of Elena Dry-Cured Ham which will take place from October 24 to 26 in the town of Elena, offers a rich folklore program, competitions, demonstrations and tastings, the organizers from the Municipality of Elena and the Local Tourism Council..
By mid-2026, Bulgaria should be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” of countries with deficiencies in its anti-money..
The Bulgarian team is returning home with four medals from the Youth International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) , held in the Romanian..
Frol and Frosia are the newest residents of the Bear Sanctuary Belitsa, according to the Four Paws Foundation, which runs the bear sanctuary in..
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