- Owners of establishments in Varna will hold a protest march to demand a reduction of VAT for the sector to 9 percent
- The protest will start at 16:00 and will pass through the center of Varna
- Establishments in the city will not operate from 15:30 to 17:30
- Participants include owners of restaurants, night bars, clubs, and cafes
- Protesters are disappointed as their opinions have been ignored for months
- Tourism is a significant contributor to the country’s GDP and should be prioritized
- VAT in EU countries with tourism is around 10 percent, except in Bulgaria
- A protest is also planned in Sofia on Wednesday
- A rally-concert in Veliko Tarnovo is postponed to mid-month due to bad weather
Source: bta.bg
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