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Croatia Reaches Historic Credit Rating Milestone After Adopting Euro
Standard & Poor's has raised Croatia's credit rating from BBB+ with a positive outlook to A- with a positive outlook, as reported by the information portal dnevnik.hr and quoted by BTA. This marks the highest credit rating in Croatia's history, following the country's adoption of the euro on January 1, 2023.
Djurovic: Frontex to also be deployed on Serbian borders that are not EU's outer borders
BELGRADE - Under a new agreement to be signed between the EU and Serbia, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, will also be deployed on Serbia's borders with neighbouring Balkan states that are not the EU's outer borders, Asylum Protection Center Director Rados Djurovic said on Friday.
Bulgaria Nears Eurozone Entry: Law Adoption Expected by Summer's End
The Law on the introduction of the euro could be approved by the National Assembly before the summer concludes, according to acting Deputy Finance Minister Metodi Metodiev's projection today. Metodiev also stated that Sofia is expected to meet the inflation criteria required for Eurozone entry by the year's end, based on the department's models.
Bulgaria Among Nine EU States Not Signing LGBTQ+ Rights Declaration
Bulgaria is one of the nine EU member states that did not sign a declaration supporting the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights in Europe. This was confirmed by David Jordens, spokesperson for the informal councils under Belgium's rotating presidency of the Council of the EU, in response to an inquiry by the publication Club Z.
Misinformation Surrounding Croatia's Inflation Stirs Eurozone Concerns in Bulgaria
A wave of misinformation regarding Croatia's inflation rates has sparked concerns about the potential consequences of adopting the euro in Bulgaria. The spread of misleading claims, fueled by cherry-picked data and biased narratives, underscores the complexities surrounding economic discourse and public opinion.
Experts Assert: Euro Introduction in Bulgaria Won't Lead to Price Hikes
As Bulgaria steers towards adopting the euro, economists dispel concerns over potential price increases, assuring the public that the impact on inflation will be minimal. Renowned economists, including Petar Ganev and Preslav Raykov, have weighed in on the matter, emphasizing the stability and positive prospects associated with the currency transition.
Eurozone Entry Delay Incurs High Costs, Warns Head of Bulgaria's National Bank
Speaking at a briefing following a meeting with Croatian Central Bank Governor Boris Vujcic, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev highlighted the significant costs associated with delaying entry into the eurozone.
Bulgaria Aims for Eurozone Entry on January 1, 2025, Says Prime Minister
During a parliamentary question time, Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov declared that Bulgaria's target for joining the euro area is set for January 1, 2025. Denkov emphasized the adherence to the Maastricht criteria, integral to EU treaties, as a crucial aspect of the process.
Economic Leap: Croatia's Minimum Wage Doubles to 830 Euros
Croatia has ushered in a new fiscal landscape, as nine tax laws come into effect on January 1, boosting the minimum wage to 830 euros, as reported by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
Grim Discovery: Over 1,000 Unmarked Graves Found Along EU Migrant Routes
Over 1,000 unmarked graves have been found along migrant routes in the EU, the Guardian writes.
Brnabic: Serbian gov't to continue to support Genocide Victims' Museum
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic on Wednesday opened an international scientific conference titled 80 Years Of The Term Genocide, Case Study: Genocide Against The Serbs, Jews And Roma In The Independent State Of Croatia, and said the Serbian government would continue to support the Genocide Victims' Museum.
For the First Time since Adopting the Euro: Croatia Raises the Minimum Wage by 20%
The minimum wage in Croatia will increase by 20% from the New Year - the first increase since the country adopted the euro as its main currency at the start of the year.
The government in Zagreb decided on Wednesday that the minimum monthly salary for 2024 will be 840 euros gross and 677 euros net.
Eurostat: Bulgarians leave their Parents' Home on average at the age of 30
Bulgarians leave their parents' home only after they turn 30.
The country ranks among the member states of the European Union with the highest average age according to this indicator - this is indicated by the latest Eurostat data for 2022, which were published today.
The EC representation in Bulgaria is launching an Information Campaign for the Adoption of the Euro
As of today, the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria is launching an information campaign regarding the adoption of the euro. It aims to answer how the transition will go and what will happen to our money, explained on BNT Boyko Blagoev - Head of the EC Representation in Bulgaria.
Bulgarians are being Investigated for Trafficking Illegal Migrants in Croatia
Croatian police are investigating a total of 11 people for illegal trafficking of 117 migrants in Karlovac County, Croatia. Authorities say there were six separate incidents between last Thursday and Monday. Bulgarians are also among the suspects, BTA reported.