In December, annual inflation in Bulgaria stabilized at the November level of 16.9%, according to the data of the National Statistical Institute. On a monthly basis, however, there is an increase in consumer prices by 0.9% compared to November.
A serious price increase in the last month of the year was observed in the consumer group "entertainment and culture" (monthly growth of 8.5%).
In healthcare, prices increased by 2.2%.
President Rumen Radev has returned for new discussion in the National Assembly the amendments to the State Agency for National Security (SANS) Act, adopted on October 2 this year, which assign the power to appoint or dismiss the chairman of the agency..
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will range between 6°C and 11°C, around 7°C in Sofia. Cloud cover will remain significant over most of the country, with rain showers in parts of Eastern Bulgaria and the mountains, more intense in the Rhodope..
In its new World Economic Outlook report, the IMF has raised its forecasts for Bulgarian economic growth this year and next, compared to its estimates from April. At the same time, IMF expects increase in inflation, as well as a decrease in the..
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