1. KRIB
dotbg.bg - End of gambling advertising from Friday
Published: 13.05.2024/18/30 XNUMX:XNUMX
The ban on gambling advertising comes into effect on May 17.
The president releases the changes to the law
As of Friday, gambling ads in all media - print, television, radio and websites will stop. The "State Gazette" published on the 14th shows that the changes to the law will be promulgated, although President Rumen Radev was considering whether to veto them. The new rules come into effect three days later, that is, from May 17.
Gambling advertising was banned by the deputies despite the opinions of a number of media industry organizations, gambling operators and KRIB, that this measure will lead to a boom in illegal betting. Sports federations have also spoken out against this, because this way they will lose sponsors and funding for sports.
An exception to the ban is made only for the lottery, because it must allocate its winnings to sports and culture.
The deputies decided to admit only the so-called outdoor advertising on billboards, but they must be at a distance of no less than 300 meters from schools, kindergartens, universities. Gambling operators may also advertise on their halls, as well as on sports facilities and sports equipment, except for children.
The CEM will monitor the presence of advertising after the ban, which in turn will transmit the findings to the National Revenue Agency in order to impose the appropriate fines or license revocation. The NRA will also stop illegal sites with advertising.
The deputies decided not to open gambling halls in settlements with less than 10 people. This ban comes into force after 000 years to allow operators time to meet the new requirements.
https://www.dotbg.bg/article/17908766
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https://profit.bg/article/2024051316301784154
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https://www.24plovdiv.bg/novini/article/17908764
24chasa.bg – Evtim Miloshev is a guest at the opening of the 36th International Meeting of Geodesy Students in Sofia
Published: 13.05.2024/18/25 XNUMX:XNUMX
The Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev and the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Violeta Koritarova were official guests at the opening of the 36th International Meeting of Geodesy Students at the University of Architecture, Construction and Geodesy, organized by the "IGSM Sofia 2024" association.
Minister Miloshev defined the event, which gathers for one week in Bulgaria over 150 former and current students from Europe, Asia and Morocco, not only as a fruitful platform for cultural and professional exchange, but also as a great example of congress tourism, as an opportunity for young people from all over the world to get to know the numerous opportunities for tourism that our capital and country offer. During their stay and working sessions, among other things, the participants will look for the "treasures of Bulgaria" and will visit the oldest living city in Europe - Plovdiv.
"I wish the initiative a good hour, it was an honor for me to be part of this event, not only because of its connection with tourism and our hospitality to participants from countries all over the world, but also on a personal level, as a graduate of this university and the faculty of Geodesy, together with Minister Koritarova." With these words, Minister Miloshev addressed the leadership of the UASG and the organizers, with whom he met during the opening of the international meeting.
Minister Miloshev spoke with the Vice-Rector for Scientific and Applied Activity, Quality and Accreditation of UASG, Prof. Dr. Eng. Elena Peneva-Zlatkova, with the Dean of the Faculty of Geodesy, Assoc. Dr. Eng. Ivan Kunchev, with Prof. so called Eng. Nikolay Vulkanov, long-time member of the Board of Trustees of the UASG, chairman of the mining-geological chamber and vice-chairman of "KRIB", with Prof. Dr. Eng. Slaveyko Gospodinov - former vice-rector and former dean of the faculty, with Eng. Dimitar Penev from the Regional Management of the Chamber of Engineers in Investment Design and other teachers.
Among the official guests in the Aula Maxima Hall at the opening ceremony was the Mayor of Lozenets District, Konstantin Pavlov. He welcomed the guests to the territory of the capital and encouraged the young specialists not only to work in the coming days, but also to familiarize themselves with the sights of Sofia. When dreams and ideas become maps, modernity begins, said Mayor Pavlov.
The guests were greeted with the words "welcome to Bulgaria, a country that was on the first maps, with a population on our lands that dates back to ancient times, millennia before Christ".
The Faculty of Geodesy at the UASG is the only one in Bulgaria and as such is the main and leading unit for providing the country's needs with professional staff in the fields related to geodesy, cartography and cadastre, as well as management of European infrastructure projects, ecology and environmental protection . A key part of the structure of the Ministry of Tourism and the directorates related to the management of sea beaches consists precisely of experts in geodesy.
https://www.24chasa.bg/bulgaria/article/17909037
2. Employers
btvnovinite.bg - Final: Pensions increase by 11%
Published: 14.05.2024/12/30 XNUMX:XNUMX
Finally, pensions are increased by 11%. The supervisory board of the National Insurance Institute (NII) voted to update pensions from July.
All, except the representative of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria (AIKB), voted "For" the increase.
It got here after it became clear that there is a discrepancy between the forecast and the actual data on which this percentage depends and that the growth should actually be 10 percent. The topic caused political skirmishes and a request to convene an extraordinary session of the National Assembly.
However, at a briefing last night, Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev said that the increase will remain 11%, as laid down in the State Budget Law.
The NSI Supervisory Board is the body that decides the exact percentage to update pensions in July. This is done according to the so-called "Swiss rule". It is calculated according to a formula - 50% of inflation plus 50% of the growth of the insurance income for a certain period.
In the budget, according to this formula, it was predicted that the update would be 11 percent. However, after the real data for the two indicators came out, it became clear that both have lower values and, in fact, the growth of pensions should be by 10 percent.
According to the law, the final decision on the percentage is made by the Supervisory Board of NOI. The votes of 50 plus one members are required. At today's meeting, the social minister proposed to vote on an 11% update and the necessary votes were collected.
"I offered 11% to the Supervisory Board of NOI. The Supervisory Board voted on this proposal of mine. Only AIKB was against. And employer organizations, both unions and the state quota supported the proposal. The Parliament cannot oblige with decisions, as this is within the powers of the Supervisory Board," said the acting social minister Ivaylo Ivanov.
The former social minister Asen Vasilev of "We continue the change" announced over the weekend that the official cabinet is preparing to steal BGN 8 from each pensioner with the lower percentage update of the money of the elderly. He announced that he would request an extraordinary session of the parliament on this matter.
Meanwhile, earlier PP-DB submitted a request to convene an extraordinary session of the National Assembly on May 15 at 10:00 a.m. to make a decision and oblige the National Institute of National Education and the Government to implement the budget as written and voted by the "Denkov" cabinet ".
The request was submitted after the cabinet's attempt to reduce the increase in pensions to 10%, citing a draft report of the Supervisory Board of the National Insurance Institute (NII). The planned budget increase in pensions from July 1 was 11%, the party's press center announced.
https://btvnovinite.bg/bulgaria/okonchatelno-pensiite-se-uvelichavat-s-11.html
focus-news.net - The Minister of Social Affairs: The increase in pensions from the first of July will be by 11%
Published: 14.05.2024/11/55 XNUMX:XNUMX
The Supervisory Board of NOI decided that the increase in pensions from the first of July will be 11%. Parliament cannot bind by decisions. This is within the powers of the Supervisory Board (of NOI - b.a.). It is the body that decides how much to modernize pensions. This is what the official social minister Ivaylo Ivanov said, a reporter told "I do not consider it necessary for the people's representatives or politicians in general to influence the decision-making of an independent body, such as the Supervisory Board of the National Institute of Social Sciences", the minister specified. Ivanov denied the Easter supplements to had the opportunity to affect the increase in pensions. He clarified that the supplements were given by a political decision. "They were paid in the month of April. They do not affect the increase in any way. One has nothing to do with the other", he was categorical. The minister specified that the prime minister has no way to order the representatives of the trade unions and the employers how to vote for the increase in pensions." The decision of the Supervisory Board of NOI is final. It is the body that manages the funds", commented Minister Ivanov in conclusion.
prinbulgaria.com - Central halls open on May 23
Published: 14.05.2024/12/00 XNUMX:XNUMX
Central halls open their doors on May 23, 14.05.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX.
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Back on the market in the Central Halls!
Kaufland Bulgaria has completed large-scale renovation works to restore the original appearance and functions of the Central Halls building in Sofia and it will open its doors to its first visitors on May 23. The total value of the investment exceeds BGN 50 million, and the project to breathe new life into the emblematic building was fully compliant with the recommendations of the National Institute for Immovable Cultural Heritage and the Ministry of Culture.
The restored "Covered Market" of Sofia will be open for all customers from 7.00:23.00 a.m. to 15:000 p.m. every day, and nearly 170 quality and affordable goods will be available for them, most of them from Bulgarian suppliers and manufacturers. In total, there are over XNUMX Bulgarian suppliers of meat, fish, dairy foods, bread and fruit and vegetables, who will present their goods under the roof of the Central Halls.
On an area of just over 4 decares, the full volume and grandeur of the emblematic building, designed by arch. Naum Torbov in 1908. Customers will be able to immerse themselves in the 110-year history of the cultural heritage of Central Halls while shopping under one of the most emblematic steel structures in our country. A panoramic terrace with a view of the full volume of the building will tempt customers with additional offers from "Nedelya" patisserie, traditional cooked Bulgarian cuisine from RepEat, sausages and products from Austrian cuisine from Wurststrasse and Obento Sushi with its rich assortment of sushi, noodles, spring rolls and gyoza.
At the "basement" level of the building, the new owner, with the help of specialists from the Regional History Museum - Sofia, has socialized the archaeological heritage of Ancient Serdika. Until the remains of the protective wall of Ulpia Serdika and the Roman bath, which were discovered in 2000, is a designated area for history and culture, which anyone can touch completely free of charge and is not tied to a purchase from the commercial area. Central halls will also provide an opportunity for daytime or evening meetings in a cozy atmosphere. In close proximity to one of the most modern spaces for history and culture in our country, Greenwich Junior, the largest children's bookstore in Bulgaria, will be located, as well as a meeting area with delicious delights. There you can find Italian delicacies from the Amo La Vita brand, which will soon become the first establishment on Kaufland territory offering wine products, tapas, sandwiches and more. Pizza Lab will also be located on this level, a service area with Yettel, A1, Easy Pay outlets, as well as Joy Optics with an enhanced assortment in its offerings for children.
For the convenience of customers, the completely renovated parking lot at the Central Halls, which has a capacity of 69 parking spaces only for customers of the commercial establishments in the building, will be open.
All details, visualizations, conceptual plans and a detailed description of the project of Kaufland Bulgaria for Central Halls can be viewed on the specially created information website: www.sofia-hali.bg
About Kaufland Bulgaria
Kaufland Bulgaria is a leader in the trade sector with an annual turnover of over BGN 2 billion and one of the largest employers in the country with a team of nearly 7500 employees. In 2023, the company has 65 hypermarkets in 35 cities. From its launch in 2006 in Bulgaria until today, Kaufland strives to stimulate the national and regional economy and infrastructure in places with total investments of BGN 1,6 billion. The company is constantly developing its policy for sustainable development and under the motto "Actions bring change ' is engaged in various social and environmental activities - from the use of energy-efficient technologies and the design of new buildings with nature in mind, through the support of vulnerable groups to the reduction of plastic.
https://www.prinbulgaria.com/novini-ot-agenciite/25297/centralni-hali-otvaryat-vrati-na-23-maj
3e-news.net - The official economic minister canceled the appointments of 12 trade attachés due to the illegality of the procedure
Published: 14.05.2024/10/55 XNUMX:XNUMX
Due to the illegality of the competition procedure, the Acting Minister of Economy and Industry, Petko Nikolov, canceled the appointments of 12 new commercial attachés, selected after a competition during the "Denkov" cabinet. The procedure did not envisage the possibility for the participants in the competition to legally appeal the illegal actions of the commission. We protect the rights not only of the twelve who were ranked, but of all over 190 people who participated in the competition, the minister explained to BTA. He added that a new competition will probably be held, with other, clearer rules that would give everyone the opportunity to participate, and when they are dissatisfied with certain actions of the commission, they could appeal them to the court as provided in the rules of the competition row I received three reports from the commissions that worked on this issue, based on which we reached the unanimous decision for this cancellation for many reasons, but the most important is that there is initially no legislative basis for holding such a "public" competition, said the minister . According to him, nowhere in the legislation is the possibility of holding such a competition, and when such a competition is organized, rules must be created to protect all participants. In this case, nowhere in the rules is the possibility of any legal protection for the participants so that they can protect their rights when they think that the procedure is incorrect or when there are actions of the body that conducts the procedure that are contrary to the law, said the minister.
He reported that he had received several reports of violations of the procedure and rules, as well as violations by members of the commission. Among them, it refers to a violation of a by-law to a normative document related to the sending of our diplomats abroad, according to which all those who have graduated from language high schools or relevant philology are exempted from the obligation to take a language exam. However, such a possibility was not foreseen in the competition rules for commercial attachés, the minister said. Another problem is related to the declassification by the commission of the participants who could not appear for the exam, but presented sick sheets, the same happened to people who could not travel due to the fulfillment of their official duties and requested online interview or language test.
After more than 180 applications were initially submitted for participation in the competitions for the selection of new economic representatives in the Offices for Trade and Economic Affairs of Bulgaria, announced by the Ministry of Economy and Industry, a total of 13 candidates passed the procedure successfully, the department announced at the end of March. The competitions were held in three directions - "European countries"; "CIS countries"; and "Asia, Africa, America and Australia". The selection procedure was announced by the Ministry of Economy for 23 vacant positions in 21 countries in October 2023, and the applicants had to go through several stages of evaluation. In the evaluation committee, with which the applicants were interviewed at the final stage, the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, of the nationally represented employer organizations, experts from scientific circles, educational institutions and non-governmental organizations.
After the interview with the members of the Selection Committee, the candidates for the following 13 destinations successfully presented themselves: Kazakhstan, city of Almaty; Germany, Berlin; Portugal, Lisbon; Czech Republic, city of Prague; Switzerland, city of Bern; Algiers, Algiers; Indonesia, Jakarta; Jordan, Amman; Qatar, Doha; United Arab Emirates, Dubai; USA - the city of Washington, the city of Chicago and the city of Los Angeles.
kompasbg.com – Plamen Dimitrov in Varna: We expect upheavals due to the recession in Western Europe
Published: 14.05.2024/11/25 XNUMX:XNUMX
Orders are decreasing in the processing and chemical industries. This is already leading to layoffs. For example, a large enterprise in the Staro Zagora region, which works for export, laid off 130 people a month ago. Our largest bicycle manufacturer, and also in the Balkans, has a 50 percent drop in orders. More or less, the staff has been reduced by the same amount. We expect upheavals in other sectors as well. For this reason, we have proposed together with the employers a change in the Labor Code immediately after the elections to introduce a general mechanism to support companies with reduced orders and sales.
This was said today in Varna by the president of KNSB Plamen Dimitrov, who was in the district together with vice-presidents Daniela Alexieva and Todor Kapitanov within the framework of the confederation's national campaign "Higher income with your union", which started in early April. Meetings were held with the management of enterprises in the city, with workers, with the mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev.
At a press conference, Dimitrov explained that the proposed support mechanism for companies suffering a drop in sales due to the recession in Western Europe has specific criteria and will allow workers not to be laid off. Part of the funding will come from the "Unemployment" fund, and what is not enough - from the state budget.
There is tension in several sectors at the moment, the KNSB president also said. Regarding this in the "Healthcare" sector, where with deliberate letters the leaders of employer organizations refuse to conclude a new KTD, Dimitrov indicated that there should be a meeting not only with the Minister of Health, but also with the Prime Minister. This precedent shows that we are not moving towards a sustainable transposition of the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive and the promotion of collective bargaining, but in the opposite direction. As early as next week, we will request a meeting with acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev on this topic. It is worrisome to boycott the negotiations on concluding a Collective Labor Agreement in the sector, said Dimitrov.
He pointed out that with proposals for changes to the Labor Code related to the transposition of the Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages, the KNSB also insists on the negotiation at the national level of three minimum wages - for low-skilled labor, for people with secondary and higher education. We have started negotiations for two months with employer organizations and we are looking for a formula and mechanism to propose, explained Dimitrov.
He urged the state to step into its functions and start calculating the Living Wage by following the methodology approved by the ILO. It has several dimensions – expenses for food, health care, education, housing expenses, leisure time.
There is no alternative to raising wages. Between 12 and 15 percent should be increased this year, Dimitrov was categorical.
Specifically for Varna, he pointed out that NSI data show that the average salary for the region is BGN 1855. The number of employees of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare is 22,5 percent, which exceeds the national average of 19,7 percent.
KNSB Vice President Todor Kapitanov pointed out that among the most frequent violations of labor rights, about which KNSB has received signals from the Varna region, is the refusal of the employers to negotiate wages with a Collective Labor Agreement. There are also indications that the agreements contained in a concluded collective agreement are extended to all employees in a given enterprise, not only to the members of the trade union organization and those who have joined the KTD.
fakti.bg – Start of the meeting in the National Institute for Pensions, the Minister of Social Affairs introduces the 11% increase
Published: 14.05.2024/10/55 XNUMX:XNUMX
The meeting of the Supervisory Board of the National Social Security Institute has begun, at which a decision must be made on the increase in pensions from July 1, BNR reports.
The official social minister Ivaylo Ivanov confirmed before the meeting his intention, which he announced yesterday that he will submit a proposal to increase the pensions by 11%.
In the Law on the budget of the State Social Insurance for this year, an increase of 11% is set.
At the end of last week, however, it became clear that the expert calculations of the National Insurance Institute (NII) indicate that the increase should be 10%, since inflation is lower than estimated.
"Who will vote how from employers, trade unions and representatives of the state we will see at the meeting itself. The Supervisory Board will make this decision. I hope my proposal for an 11% increase in pensions will be supported," he told reporters.
darik.bg – The ban on gambling advertising in the media takes effect within three days
Published: 14.05.2024/10/40 XNUMX:XNUMX
By the end of the week, the complete ban on gambling advertising in the media comes into force. Today, changes to the Gambling Act were promulgated in the State Gazette, a Darik check showed. Thus, by three, newspapers, Internet sites, radio and television stations must stop publishing or broadcasting gambling advertisements. The law makes an exception only for the Bulgarian sports bookmaker.
The promulgation in the State Gazette of the changes to the Gambling Law comes despite President Rumen Radev hinting about a week ago that he might veto them. Then he described the adoption of the changes as hasty and stated that the experts in the presidency are studying the new texts in detail and based on their analysis the head of state will decide whether to impose a veto. Apparently, the president has decided that the changes should come into force, despite the "rushed" vote.
The amendments to the Gambling Act were actually voted on in a hurry. Proposed by Temenujka Petkova from GERB-SDS and Yordan Tsonev from DPS, on April 30 the parliament finally accepted them without debate, despite the reactions of the major employer organizations, media branch organizations and gambling operators in our country. MPs voted unanimously by 186 votes in favour, although just three weeks earlier they had rejected a Revival project that would have put similar restrictions on gambling advertising.
What do the changes mean?
Now, apart from the media, gambling advertising is also banned in public places. It is allowed only on the facades of gaming halls, on sports equipment and facilities, as well as on billboards, but only if they are located at least 300 meters from educational institutions, community centers, playgrounds, school and student dormitories. The presence of gambling halls in settlements with a population of less than 10 people is also prohibited, and the ban will not apply to border areas no more than 000 km away. from border checkpoints and resorts. The owners of casinos and gaming halls in cities with a population of less than 30 people have up to three years to close their establishments.
The admission to gambling halls of socially weak persons, mentally ill persons or those placed under interdiction is also prohibited. The changes oblige the organizers of gambling games to immediately pay the players a profit of up to BGN 10, so that they do not have to repeatedly return to the gaming halls and casinos.
Who will monitor compliance with the ban?
The Electronic Media Council will monitor compliance with the ban. In case of violations, the Council will refer the National Revenue Agency, and from there they will impose the appropriate sanctions on the violators.
https://darik.bg/zabranata-za-hazartna-reklama-v-mediite-vliza-v-sila-do-tri-dni
bnr.bg - The better business environment in our country goes through reforms in pensions and health insurance
Published: 14.05.2024/08/35 XNUMX:XNUMX
The more attractive one business climate and labor market in Bulgaria is undergoing reforms in the spheres of state social insurance and health care. This is the opinion of the economist Petar Ganev, senior researcher at the Institute of Market Economy. According to one of the latest surveys by "Manpower Bulgaria", a human resources selection company, 68% of the over 600 respondents employers cannot successfully fill their vacant positions. This means a serious labor shortage. Globally, our country ranks 5th in terms of shortage - after Japan (89%), Romania (81%), Taiwan (78%) and Hong Kong (76%). Is better pay the only reason why people of working age in our country prefer the labor market outside the country - according to experts, taxes and the tax burden are also important. According to the economist Petar Ganev, in general, our tax system is relatively good, compared to the European ones. However, a paradox is observed in our country - the Bulgarian does not see the essential taxes, but focuses on the smaller ones - such as building tax, car tax, which are paid once a year. In reality, the most significant tax, which affects the well-being of both workers and pensioners, is value added tax. BGN 18 billion from this type of tax goes to the state treasury. Another point is that people on employment contracts somehow do not feel the burden of insurance, but those on civil contracts know well their cost. Now 1/3 of workers' income goes to the state budget in the form of taxes and insurance, and these, according to experts, are not low levels. The increase in the tax burden does not positively affect the attractiveness of the native labor market, Ganev does not deny. But he adds that in order to change this trend, a long-term vision and changes in a number of sectors will be needed.
dnevnik.bg – Question for BGN 100 million: The authorities will increase pensions by a larger percentage
Published: 13.05.2024/15/10 XNUMX:XNUMX
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The lower-than-anticipated inflation led to an unexpected effect – the promised increase in pensions from July 1 turned out to be a smaller percentage, and politicians used the case before the election, demanding a decision in favor of pensioners.
Nearly 20% of workers do not want to insure themselves for a pension
At the end of last week, a message from the BNR came to light about a working document of the NOI supervision, in which the increase is proposed to be by 10%, and not by 11%, as planned in the budget. "Continuing the change - Democratic Bulgaria" requested during the weekend that the deputies urgently gather for a meeting, because "the official cabinet is trying to steal BGN 100 million from the pensioners". The amount calculated by the political formation is the cost of the smaller percentage increase.
The governors are faced with the question of questions: how to shrink the pension deficit
Today, the co-chairs of "Proceeding the Change" Kiril Petkov and Asen Vassilev requested a parliamentary hearing of the acting Prime Minister and stated that the group is collecting signatures to request an extraordinary meeting. "We want the meeting to be on two points - a hearing of the Prime Minister on the case and to oblige the Council of Ministers to pay 11%. If by then they have accepted that it is 11%, we will only be left with the questioning of the Prime Minister. We want to show that these numbers are here - what they are trying to do is not here, there is simply no way they will pass," said Petkov, quoted by BTA.
Earlier in the day, both Social Affairs Minister Ivaylo Ivanov and Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev assured that they would propose to the supervisors to approve the larger increase in favor of pensioners. Ivanov, who was previously the manager of the National Institute of Social Sciences, recalled that in 2021 the same situation had arisen and, at the suggestion of the then official social minister, the supervisor made a decision in the interest of the pensioners.
According to the so-called golden swiss rule on July 1 of each year, pensions, except for those granted in the current year, are increased by half of the growth of inflation for the previous year and by half of the growth of the average insurable income. This is done by a decision of the supervisory board of the National Social Insurance Institution, according to Article 100 of the Social Insurance Code.
The supervisory board consists of 20 people - representatives of the ministries of labor and social policy, of finance, of the economy, of education, of the National Revenue Agency - a total of 10 people, and representatives of the two trade unions and the five nationally representative employer organizations.
3. Business
standartnews.com - "Devin" EAD is recognized as the "Greenest Company in Bulgaria" for 2024
Published: 14.05.2024/12/25 XNUMX:XNUMX
"Devin" EAD won the "Greenest Company in Bulgaria" grand prize for 2024 in the fourteenth edition of the annual "Greenest Companies in Bulgaria" competition, after taking first place in a total of four categories in the prestigious competition.
"A sustainable economy is among the main ones business Devin's priorities. We are glad that the efforts we have been making for years to protect the environment, the preservation of biodiversity, as well as our aspiration to provide the market with products with clean, natural water with care for the health of consumers and with respect for nature, have received their deserved recognition. Our core purpose is to connect people and nature for healthier lives – today and in the future, and to transform ourselves from a positive impact company to one that uses business as a force for good and makes a meaningful contribution in areas that go far beyond the economic dimensions," said Petya Manastirska, manager of "Sustainable Development and Quality" at "Devin" EAD.
Devin won honors in the following categories:
"Green products" for the new bottle made from 100% recycled plastic;
for the new bottle made from 100% recycled plastic; "Green initiative" for the three-year program for afforestation of the burned forest in the Sechemeka locality in the Rhodopes;
for the three-year program for afforestation of the burned forest in the Sechemeka locality in the Rhodopes; "Green Partnerships" for its certification as a B Corp and the efforts it makes to promote the global movement in Bulgaria through the partnership project B Corp Café and the "Handbook of B Corp Companies" it issued to stimulate more businesses in Bulgaria to transform in companies that do good;
for its certification as a B Corp and the efforts it makes to promote the global movement in Bulgaria through the partner project B Corp Café and the "Handbook of B Corp Companies" that it published to stimulate more businesses in Bulgaria to transform into companies that they do good; "ESG Leader" for its overall policy related to sustainable development, nature conservation and innovation in the application of EGS practices.
More than 100 projects and initiatives competed for the prestigious awards of the competition this year. The awards report to the whole society which are the companies, organizations and individuals in our country that really implement responsible policies and take care of the environment.
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For "Devin" EAD
Since its establishment in 1992, "Devin" EAD has been the leader of the mineral and spring water market in Bulgaria. The springs and the bottling place are located in an ecologically clean area in the region of the town of Devin, in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, where DEVIN brand products come from - natural mineral (non-carbonated, carbonated and enriched with vitamins) and spring water. The company is the exclusive distributor of Red Bull energy drinks and Granini fruit juices for Bulgaria.
"Devin" EAD is a responsible company that invests in the economic, social and cultural development of society through initiatives aimed at regional development, environmental protection and education.
Since 2017, the company has been part of the Belgian group Spadel - a leading producer of bottled water in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) and France.
Since 2021, "Devin" EAD is a certified carbon neutral company with validation issued by the international climate consulting organization CO2logic and confirmed by the accredited and independent certification body Vinçotte. "Devin" EAD is the first Bulgarian bottled water company to achieve carbon neutrality both at the company and product level.
The company holds the prestigious Great Place to Work certificate – the highest distinction for an employer brand and an excellent workplace internationally.
Since March 2022, "Devin" EAD has been the recipient of the prestigious B Corp certificate, which distinguishes companies meeting the highest social and environmental standards and making a long-term commitment to a positive impact on society.
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tbmagazine.net - Keos Sofia launched the first mentoring program for women in the automotive business
Published: 14.05.2024/11/10 XNUMX:XNUMX
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The official importer of Renault and Dacia in Bulgaria - Keos Sofia, presents the first mentoring program in the automotive industry entirely for women - DRIVE The name corresponds to the charge of the fair sex and the specifics of the sector. The beginning coincides with the International Day of Women behind the wheel - June 24, and the duration will be two months.
The program is divided into 5 modules, each of which will be led by a Keos Sofia representative - an expert in his field. The areas that will be affected are diverse: business, communications, after-sales service, human resources.
The participants in the initiative will join in business a case study on which they will work together with their mentors, they will get to know the model range of the car brands presented by Keos Sofia and understand how one of the most successful companies in the industry functions from the inside. At the end, everyone who successfully completes the program will receive a certificate of completion and a recommendation for their performance.
"The added value of the mentoring program is that it is designed by women for women. Personal contact with professionals who have proven their expertise in such an interesting branch as the automotive industry will be extremely valuable. At its foundations lie spheres characteristic of every successful person business: marketing, finance, human resources and others, but an addition with a lot of emotion. We want to give a chance to more young ladies to find their professional field in it," said Kalina Yordanova, executive director of Keos Sofia.
According to the results of the research conducted by Keos Sofia on the topic of gender equality, the average share of women in the collective of a company in the automotive sector in Bulgaria is 36,3%. Of them, 26,6% are at senior management level. On the other hand, Bulgaria continues to be among the leaders in Europe in terms of the share of women in managerial positions with over 40%.
Students or recently graduated young professionals of the fair sex between the ages of 18 and 25 can participate in the program, and applications are now open by filling out the form at the link HERE.
expert.bg – The hotel business in our country is enjoying good results: Revenues from overnight stays are increasing
Published: 13.05.2024/16/20 XNUMX:XNUMX
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And in March, the hotel one business in Bulgaria is enjoying good results, with accommodation facilities reporting growth in employment, revenue from overnight stays and the number of overnight stays. Hotels in our country continue to increase their revenues in the first spring month, despite the setback compared to the strong winter months. This is according to the data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) for February 2024.
Revenues from overnight stays increased by 17,4% compared to the same month of 2023 and reached BGN 93,5 million, with BGN 58,8 million from Bulgarian citizens and BGN 34,7 million from foreigners citizens.
It turns out that the month of March is generally weaker for hoteliers in terms of revenue compared to January and February. The revenue from overnight stays in February was BGN 106,9 million, and in January of this year, the revenue from overnight stays amounted to BGN 91,1 million.
The total number of overnight stays in March was 1,074 million, or 4,6% more than a year earlier. Bulgarians realized 733 thousand overnight stays, and foreigners – 341 thousand. 4% of the total number of nights were spent by foreigners and 5% by Bulgarian citizens in 77,6- and 44,9-star accommodations. In 3-star hotels, 15,6% of the overnight stays were realized by foreigners and 28,2% by Bulgarian citizens, and in 1- and 2-star hotels, 6,8% and 26,9%, respectively.
Graphics: NSI
The number of overnight stays increased by 9,7% compared to a year earlier and reached 497 thousand, with an increase recorded for both Bulgarians - by 11,9% and foreigners - by 4,1%. The number of Bulgarian citizens who stayed overnight was 366 and they spent an average of 2 nights each. Foreign citizens are 131 thousand with an average of 2,6 nights.
Total bed occupancy in March was 27,1%, increasing by 0,1 pp. compared to a year earlier. The occupancy of beds in 4- and 5-star accommodation is highest - 37,3%, followed by 3-star - 25,4%, and 1- and 2-star - 16,4%.
In March, 2213 facilities with 10 or more beds were operating in the country - hotels, motels, campsites, lodges and other places for short-term accommodation with 62,9 thousand rooms and 130 thousand beds in them. Compared to the same month of 2023, accommodation places increased by 4,2%, and the number of beds in them - by 4,7%.
Source: NSI
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