President and political leaders: we will not send Bulgarian soldiers to Ukraine
After months of constant bickering, president Rumen Radev, GERB leader Boyko Borissov, BSP's Atanas Zafirov and MRF-New Beginning Delyan Peevski have finally agreed on something - that Bulgaria should not send military personnel to Ukraine in any form.
No official statements were sought on the topic. But a request sent by the US on how Bulgaria sees its role in the negotiation process for Ukraine's future and whether it would participate with troops in preserving peace and security in Ukraine after the end of hostilities was accepted as such.
"GERB's position is that no Bulgarian soldier will be sent to Ukraine," commented Borissov. He added that Bulgaria will continue to support Ukraine by all other means and is ready to participate in its post-war reconstruction.
Income grew faster than spending in Q4
The average total income per household member in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 3,371 leva, up 17.6% from a year earlier, the National Statistical Institute reported. The total expenditure per person for the three months was 3,033 leva, an increase of 13.7%.
How incomes are growing: salaries - from 1,574 to 1,835 leva (by 16.5%); 'self-employment activities' - from 169 to 260 leva (by 53.9%); pensions - from 896 to 1,019 leva (by 13.7%); social benefits - from 56 to 69 leva (by 23.1%).
People spent the most on: food and non-alcoholic beverages (29.3%), housing maintenance (15.5%), taxes and social security (14.0%), and transportation and communications (11.4%).
Sofia is in the top 3 contenders for European Capital of Democracy
Sofia, along with Cascais (Portugal) and Rotterdam (Netherlands), is among the three cities contending for the title of European Capital of Democracy for 2026. A jury from Sweden, Austria, and Italy visited the capital to examine the processes and initiatives of the Sofia Municipality. It also wanted to see how the administration works with citizens, the non-governmental sector, and business.
The winner will be chosen after a vote by more than 4,500 citizens from 47 countries, which will be held from March 3 to 12. The city that receives the highest overall score will take over the title of European Capital of Democracy 2026 from the current title holder, Vienna
President and political leaders: we will not send Bulgarian soldiers to Ukraine
After months of constant bickering, president Rumen Radev, GERB leader Boyko Borissov, BSP's Atanas Zafirov and MRF-New Beginning Delyan Peevski have finally agreed on something - that Bulgaria should not send military personnel to Ukraine in any form.
