- Restaurant industry groups rejected Deputy PM Pekanov’s comparison of Sofia and Vienna prices as politically motivated and not a proper economic analysis.
- They said the comparison ignores key factors like taxes, labor costs, and purchasing power.
- The sector renewed its demand for a reduced VAT rate.
- They called for a fair discussion on VAT, costs, and operating conditions in Bulgaria.
Source: bta.bg
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