Nr. 50 (445), 30-12-2020
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ISSN 1314-5339

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NEWS FROM BCCI

Traditional meeting of the Club of Joint and Foreign Chambers – in a virtual format


The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the traditional meeting of the Club of Joint and Foreign Chambers. This year the meeting was held in a virtual format.

The President of BCCI Tsvetan Simeonov made an overview of the economic year 2020 with an emphasis on the activities of business organizations in support of companies and the latest developments in the economic situation in the country. The participants in the meeting shared their experience in the past year, which reflects the challenges posed by the pandemic and the need companies and the business organizations that unite them to adapt to the new realities. Opinions on the topic were shared by colleagues from the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, the Bulgarian – Australian Business Council, the Iranian – Bulgarian Business Association, and Confindustria Bulgaria.

The events related to the 20th anniversary of Confindustria Bulgaria were mentioned. The management of the Bulgarian – Australian Business Council informed about the forthcoming launch of a new website of the Council. The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce is resuming its activities with a new management and an updated programme for 2021.

The participants in the meeting were acquainted with the results of EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey 2021 (# EES2021).

Tsvetan Simeonov presented the activities that BCCI undertook to mark its 125th anniversary, as well as the results of the Chamber’s annual awards which show the sustainability of Bulgarian companies in difficult times. More information HERE.

 

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Meeting with the newly appointed Bulgarian Ambassador to France
Cooperation to provide support for French and Bulgarian companies More
The Ambassador of Pakistan to Bulgaria H.E. Ms. Mariam Madiha Aftab visited BCCI
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Traditional meeting of the Club of Joint and Foreign Chambers – in a virtual format
Sharing experience to promote business activity in the current environment More
A virtual event dedicated to the promotion of business relations with India
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BCCI provides legal consultations
In the field of company, commercial, administrative and labour law, out-of-court dispute resolution More
BULGARIAN ECONOMY
Situation of the non-financial enterprises in the state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in November 2020
The total hourly labour cost rose by 3.5% for the third quarter of 2020
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The scope of BDB guarantee program in support of individuals is expanded
The government’s decision increases the ceiling for interest-free loans and the deadline for applying More
Azeri natural gas starts flowing to Bulgaria on 1 January 2021
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