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In 2018 Bilateral Trade Between Bulgaria and Hungary Grew by 5.3 %
,,The economic co-operation between Bulgaria and Hungary marks a positive development. In 2018 bilateral trade was 1.608 billion with a growth of 5.3%.
Grigor Dimitrov Progressed with One Place in the World Rankings
Grigor Dimitrov progressed with one place in the world rankings. Dimitrov, who did not take part in tournaments last week, stayed with 1300 points but was already 28th in the ATP rankings.
This week, Grigor participated in the Monte Carlo Masters Series tournament where he has been defending last year's semifinals.
He played against Berrettini at the launch in Monte Carlo
Malta held a unique celebration to mark the 120 years of Pancho Vladigerov
Bulgarian culture and education has been widely supported in the past four years in Malta by no less the H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, the President of the Republic of Malta. On 11th March 2019 H.E. President Coleiro Preca hosted a concert to mark the 120th years from the birth of the Bulgarian composer Pancho Vladigerov at her official residence at San Anton Palace.
Bulgaria Far-Rightists to Host European Neo-Nazis in Sofia
Members of nationalist organizations marching in Sofia, Bulgaria, during the 2018 annual march commemorating General Hristo Nikolov Lukov. Photo: EPA-EFE/BORISLAV TROSHEV
Serbia set to issue building permits for TurkStream pipeline
Afterwards, construction works on the stretch will be officially opened, Brnabic told a press conference after the governments of Serbia and Hungary held a joint session in Subotica, northern Serbia, Tanjug is reporting.
Bulgarian TIR Trucks Blocked at the Turkish Border due to Unpaid Charges
Hundreds of TIR lorries are blocked at the border with Turkey and cannot enter Bulgaria on 15th of April. The reason is that a few days ago, the Turkish authorities introduced additional controls and collect unpaid fines and toll fees from the Bulgarian drivers at the border checkpoint, reports BNT.
Daily Sabah: Turkey or Bulgaria: VW to Decide on New Plant
Amid many rumors over recent months, it has been reported that German automotive giant Volkswagen (VW) will decide where to build its new plant at the end of November, with Turkey and Bulgaria standing out as the two strongest candidates for the company to invest in.
ALSO Holding AG: ALSO Acquires Largest Bulgarian IT Distributor
Solytron Bulgaria, with sales of EUR110 million and a market share of over 30 per cent, is one of the leading IT distributors in Bulgaria. In acquiring the company ALSO is taking the consistent expansion of its Eastern European business further forward.
Bulgaria's Golden Ensemble in Rhythmic Triumphs in the Crowd in Sofia (Video)
Bulgaria's Rhythmic Gymnastics Ensemble won the title in the World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics in Sofia.
Simona Dyankova, Madlen Radukanova, Laura Traats, Stephanie Kiriakova and Erika Zafirova gathered a total of 49,350 after playing their two routines and retained the first place they had settled since the first race day. Yesterday they played their 5-ball combination.
73.7% of the Population in Bulgaria Live in the Cities
At the end of 2018, 5,159,129 people lived in cities, or 73.7% of the population, and 1,840,910 people, or 26.3% - in villages, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Rain Will Stop in Eastern Bulgaria Before Noon. The Rest of The Country Will Remain Cloudy
Today, the rain will stop in eastern Bulgaria before noon, with clouds expected to break in the afternoon. The rest of the country will remain mostly cloudy, with rain in places, mainly in southwest Bulgaria, and snow in the mountains at above 1,800 m.
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency to Carry Out Extra Inspections Across the Country Ahead of Easter Holidays
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) will carry out extra inspections across the country ahead of Easter and St. George's Day holidays, said the Agency.
The Painting that Would be Given to Pope Francis as a Present During his Stay in Bulgaria was Selected
In Rakovsky, the contest was completed and the painting, which will be given to Pope Francis when he visited the city in early May, was selected.
The competition involved eight local art tutors, with the theme of various themes and techniques to recreate the square and church "The Holy Heart of Jesus".
The BNB will Print the Ballot Papers for the European Elections in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian National Bank will print the ballots for the European elections. This is stated in a decision published on the website of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).
The Third Largest Advertising Company in the World with Business in Bulgaria Reached a Deal of $ 4.4 Billion
Publicis Groupe, the third largest ad group in the world, will acquire the Alliance Data Systems communications division for $ 4.4 billion. Through the deal, the French giant seeks to increase its expertise in the digital environment and expand its operations in the United States of America.