18.03.2021

The business will receive support for the entire period of the newly announced lockdown, Minister Luchezar Borisov promised. We are taking into consideration all stakeholders, creating room for dialogue, coherence, and consensus. 

"Support will be provided to all sectors affected by the new order of the Minister of Health," Borisov summarized.

Measures 60/40, 80/20, "Save me" and 75/0 are fully available. The Minister explained that the funds have been allocated and the companies, experiencing difficulties with fixed costs can apply for a similar support program at the NRA & under the OP “Innovation and Competitiveness”.

Lachezar Borisov noted that support under the operational program for "Big - Small companies" for companies with a turnover of over BGN 500,000 is no longer available. He added that new measures are being developed with the assistance of the business. The measures under BDB and the Fund of Funds are still open for individuals and businesses. The Ministry of Social Affair's aid programs also remain effective, the Minister assured.

"We have to work together. We have reached consent and we are working together to meet the needs of the business. We are taking immediate steps in coordination with all stakeholders," the Minister of Economy guaranteed.

"Achieving balance is important but it's vital to think of people's health," he concluded.

Date: 18.03.2021

Source: dnews.bg

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