In November 2021, the industrial production index increased by 1.4% as compared to the previous month and by 13.2% compared to November 2020, data of the National Statistical Institute indicate. The turnover in retail trade also increased in November last year.
The industrial production index in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply rose by 48% year on year. The industrial production index in the mining and quarrying industry increased by 42.3% as compared to November 2020.The industrial production index in construction increased with 3.2% year on year.
In the first quarter of 2025, the control bodies of the General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency shut down three times more sites, workplaces, machines and equipment that posed a direct threat to the life and health of workers, compared to the same..
The police in the town of Veliko Tarnovo (Central North Bulgaria) detained a tourist bus driver with more than 2 permille of alcohol in his blood while on duty. A tourist agency had hired a transport company from Pleven to transport its..
As an EU member state and a NATO ally, Bulgaria is an active participant in solidarity initiatives aimed at strengthening our deterrence and defense capabilities, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in his speech at the Antalya Diplomacy..
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov attended the tenth edition of the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. "Bulgaria is a reliable partner in the region's energy..
Sofia public transport workers will protest on Monday, April 14, demanding increase in wages . The decision to protest was made after meetings between the..
Testing of the sectional average speed control system began today. The tests are being conducted by the National Toll Authority in cooperation with the..
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