It is not up to the European Commission to permit derogations from the EU rules, it is up to the competent national bodies, the EC told the BNR, in answer to the Bulgarian National Radio’s question whether the European Commission has received a request for a derogation regarding the transfer of money to the Russian embassy in Sofia.
According to outgoing Minister of Finance Assen Vassilev, the mission’s accounts are blocked because they are subject to the sanctions against Russia. Minister Vassilev stated that the Russian embassy had requested a derogation because they needed USD 890,000 for salaries. The Commission stated that they are in contact with all member countries in connection with the sanctions, but that they are not discussing them in detail.
On Wednesday, the wind from the northwest will get stronger. Cloudiness will be variable, more significant in the afternoon. The lowest temperatures will be between minus 5°C and 0°; in Sofia - around minus 3°C and the highest will..
Measures to reduce road accidents and improve road conditions were discussed today at a meeting convened by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. "As colleagues, we are fully aware that the deep-rooted problems we've inherited should not be the subject..
House prices in the EU rose by 4.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to data from the European statistics agency Eurostat . Bulgaria outpaced all other EU countries in the same quarter, with a remarkable..
Unemployment in Bulgaria is below 4 per cent , according to NSI data for March quoted and summarised by BNT. Last month also saw an 8% increase..
On the occasion of World Health Day (April 7), Bulgaria’s Premier Rosen Zhelyazkov expressed his deep appreciation and respect for doctors and..
The civic association "Angels on the Road" organized a protest in front of the Sofia Court House against the road traffic accidents that have claimed..
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