The tripartite cooperation council did not reach accord on extending the differentiated VAT rate until the end of the pandemic.
The caretaker cabinet wants the tax to be 9% for food and non-alcoholic beverages served at eating and drinking establishments, baby products, books, tour operator services and use of sports facilities. The Bulgarian Industrial Association is insisting on the introduction of a lower VAT rate for all food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Finance Ministry says that this will mean more than 500 million euro less for the treasury. The TUs are demanding a reduction of VAT overall from 20% to 15% and oppose the differentiation.
The biggest trade union in the country, the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria, warned there will be protests if there are 15% staff cuts in public administration, as proposed by former Minister of Finance Assen Vassilev from We Continue the Change.
The Ministry of Education will create a state educational standard for "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles". The regulation has been published for public discussion. Students with completed primary education and persons aged 16 who can take state matriculation..
The night will be clear with a light wind from the East-Southeast. Saturday will be sunny. In the afternoon cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds will increase from the West. In the evening and during the night there will be intense bursts of rain..
President of the European Council Antonio Costa is coming to Bulgaria on September 4, where he will meet with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the Council said in a statement released today, BTA reported. Earlier that day, Costa will also visit Romania..
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