02.04.2021
The forecast data of the Ministry of Finance indicates a deficit of more than BGN 656 million at the end of the first quarter of the year.
According to the ministry, the costs related to the measures against COVID-19 and to overcome its socio-economic consequences contribute significantly to the increase of costs in the first quarter of 2021.
Payments under the measures "60/40", "80/20", "Save me", "Support through working capital for small and medium enterprises affected by temporary anti-epidemic measures", administered by the NRA contribute to the increase of the costs for subsidies for non-commercial enterprises.
The data show the country's budget in the red so soon on for the first time in recent years.
