AOBR's proposals for changing the electricity market model
On 09.02.2022, AOBR sent its proposal to amend the model of the electricity market in Bulgaria to Prime Minister Kiril Petkov. The letter is published in its original form.
A new report on cohesion shows that disparities between EU regions are narrowing
Thanks to Cohesion Policy funding, GDP per capita in less developed regions is expected to grow by up to 5 % by 2023. The same investments have also contributed to a 3.5 % reduction in the gap in GDP per capita of the population between 10 % least developed regions and 10 % most developed regions.
AOBR's proposals for changes in the Methodology for the National Map of Higher Education
The Association of Bulgarian Employers' Organizations (AOBR) sent a proposal to the Minister of Education and Science to update the Methodology for the National Map of Higher Education of the Republic of Bulgaria by including new indicators for the data provided by the Rating System of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria.
Upcoming webinar on "Cooperation between Bulgaria and India in the pharmaceutical sector"
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, together with the Embassy of India in Sofia and the Indian Council for the Promotion of the Export of Pharmaceutical Products, organized a webinar on "Cooperation between Bulgaria and India in the pharmaceutical sector" and bilateral meetings with companies.
The first 2022 survey of employers' staffing needs has been launched
The Employment Agency has launched the first study for 2022 of employers' labor needs in Bulgaria. It is held for the fifth year in a row on the basis of Article 10 of the Employment Promotion Act, together with the Employment Commissions of the Regional Development Councils in the 28 regions of the country.
Eurostat data on EU minimum wages
As of January 1, 2022, 21 of the 27 EU member states have national minimum wages. Exceptions are Denmark, Italy, Cyprus, Austria, Finland and Sweden. Based on their levels in euro, these 21 Member States can be divided into three main groups.
Half a million people will be trained in digital skills
Bulgaria is among the European countries with a serious shortage of labor force skills. This assessment reflects the problems with acquiring practical knowledge from vocational and higher education, the lack of widespread digital skills and the low scope of qualification and retraining.
Over 75,000 people will keep their jobs under the 60/40 measure in January and February
MTSP: Support for businesses under the 60/40 measure continues in 2022, and for the time being, its effect has been extended until the end of February. The expectations are to keep the jobs of over 75,000 workers and employees on average per month, for which about BGN 120 million will be needed.
Results of a BCPP survey on the effects of expensive energy carriers
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted an express survey among its members regarding the high prices of electricity and natural gas. It was held in the period 4-6 January 2022.
NSI notes growth in industrial production
Industrial production in Bulgaria grew by 13.2% in November last year compared to the same month of 2020, preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) show.
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