Bulgaria Policy Shifts
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Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister aims to improve EU subsidy absorption, while the Health Minister reinstated an official. The government granted a derogation for Russian supplies to the Kozloduy Nuclear Plant, and amusement parks face shutdown over a legal snag.
Bulgaria Sets 1 Million Euro Spending Cap for Presidential Election Campaign
- Bulgaria's Central Election Commission has set a spending limit of 1 million euros for the upcoming presidential elections. - Each party, coalition, or initiative committee cannot exceed 1,022,583.76 euros in expenses. - The limit aims to ensure fair competition and transparency in the electoral process.
Venezuela defeats Bulgaria and qualifies for U-17 Volleyball World Cup quarterfinals
- Venezuela's U-17 men's volleyball team defeated Bulgaria 3-2 to advance to the World Championship quarterfinals. - After losing the first two sets, Venezuela mounted a comeback, winning the next two…
Bulgaria: Integrity tests for officials passed, but current appointees exempt
- Bulgarian lawmakers hastily passed amendments to the State Servant Act, introducing integrity tests for high-risk positions. - The tests are intended for officials involved in public procurement dec…
Bulgaria condemned for leaving people homeless by demolishing their homes
- Bulgaria has been condemned for systemic human rights violations related to the demolition of Roma homes. - The country must change its legislation to end these violations and ensure access to justi…
Bulgarian Committee to Decide on Student Scholarship Cuts
- A parliamentary education committee will decide whether to strip some students of their state-funded scholarships. - The committee will hold an extraordinary session to review proposed amendments to…
The Economist: Bulgaria's Deficit to Remain Above EU Limit Until 2029
- Bulgaria's budget deficit is projected to remain above the EU's 3% threshold until 2029, according to The Economist. - Government spending as a share of GDP is expected to increase and not return to…