Progressive income taxation allows a country's resources to be shared more successfully with society. The 10% flat tax has played its role in shedding light on incomes, but it's time to replace it, Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, told BTA.
Speaking about the expectations for Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone, she said that despite the upcoming elections, when there is unity between the main political forces, the goal can be achieved and this chance should not be missed.
"Bulgaria, like the rest of the world, has made the fight against inflation a priority and has achieved quite a lot. Inflation continues to fall and we expect to see it by the end of the year in the range of around 3 percent. "Sofia has a way to meet the requirements for entering the Eurozone," Georgieva added.
The financial situation in the country is critical, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova says. Which means that the good news – the slowing inflation rate (on an annual basis) and Bulgaria’s full accession to the Schengen area at the beginning of the..
Moody's Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria's long-term and short-term rating at Baa1 with a stable outlook. The affirmation of Bulgaria's Baa1 rating reflects the rating agency's expectations that Bulgaria's debt and creditworthiness indicators will remain..
On January 27th, government securities for 150 million euros (300 million leva) will be offered on the domestic market , the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) announced. The bonds will have a maturity of 7 years and an annual interest rate of 3.25%. On..
A concession award procedure for Plovdiv Airport is planned, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov said at a..
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