National Revenue Agency

Marking the inaugural decision of Bulgaria's new caretaker government, the Customs Agency welcomes a new director, as announced by acting Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova. Georgi Dimov, former executive director of the National Revenue Agency (NRA), steps into the role, succeeding Petya Bankova.

The newly appointed Acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lyudmila Petkova, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to joining the Eurozone, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and achieving full-fledged Schengen membership.

This morning, The Confederation of Labour Podkrepa and The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria from State Management and Organizations within the National Security Council are organizing a protest demonstration in front of the Council of Ministers. The event is set to commence at 9:30 a.m.

In an important stride towards global transparency and cooperation in tax matters, Bulgaria has received a laudable rating of Largely Compliant from the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (GFTEITP).

The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) disclosed the rollout of a Single Portal for Electronic Services (SPES). This new portal consolidates various NSSI platforms and web applications aimed at managing administrative tasks related to social benefits, allowances, pensions, and claims, BTA reported.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans to consolidate the National Revenue Agency and the Customs Agency into a single entity, marking a significant step towards streamlining financial operations in the country.

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has announced a targeted approach to extend financial assistance exclusively to grain producers facing losses in 2023. This decision comes after a meeting in the Council of Ministers with representatives of major agricultural organizations, where the Prime Minister emphasized that only farms demonstrating financial losses will qualify for support.

Bulgaria ushers in the new year on a different note, as the State Budget Act for 2024 gets the green light, marking a departure from previous years of budgetary uncertainties. The freshly ratified budget signifies a significant milestone, offering stability as the nation steps into the year ahead.

On the student holiday today, there is increased control and police actions on the road. Teams of the Ministry of the Interior, the National Revenue Agency and the Automobile Administration monitor the performance of unregulated passenger and cargo transportation.

New changes to the Criminal Code that affect drunk driving come into effect today. Ownership of the car will be proven - whether it is owned by the driver or the employer. The driver of a car, who was driving under the influence of narcotic substances, will also be detained.

Vehicles will be seized as evidence in the pre-trial proceedings.