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In April 2021 compared to March 2021 a decrease is reported for the production of solid fuels - by 8.1%, liquefied petroleum gases - by 28.6%, unleaded motor gasoline - by 45.1%, transport diesel - by 32.7%, and electricity - by 9.4%. No change for the production of natural gas.

In April 2021 compared to March 2021 an increase is reported for the deliveries of unleaded motor gasoline - by 40.0% and transport diesel - by 31.5%. A decrease is reported for the deliveries of solid fuels - by 8.7%, liquefied petroleum gases - by 8.1%, natural gas - by 22.0%, and electricity - by 14.4%.

In May 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 332.0 thousand.

In May 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 365.6 thousand, as the transit was 58.6% (214.3 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In June 2021, the total business climate indicator decreases by 4.0 percentage points in comparison with the previous month, as a reduce of the indicator is registered in industry and construction.

Main results from the short business survey amongst the non-financial enterprises, aiming at presenting information on the economic effects from the declared state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country due to COVID-19.

In June 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In Bulgaria during 2020 were issued:

• 10 769 books and pamphlets with circulation of 5 893 thousands
• 209 newspapers with circulation of 123 287 thousands
• 519  magazines and bulletins with circulation of 8 416 thousands
• 101 periodical collections with circulation of 17 thousands.

In 2020, price levels for consumer goods and services differed widely across the EU Member States.

Widest gap for ‘Restaurants and hotels’ and ‘Alcohol and tobacco’.

In 2020 the average price of arable land transactions in Bulgaria reaches BGN 1 042 per decare, and the average price of arable land rents - BGN 46 per decare. Compared to the previous year, the price of arable land decreased by 1.0%, and the rent payments - by 6.1%.

Preliminary data of the NSI for the first quarter of 2021 indicate that the total hourly labour cost rose by 4.9% compared to the first quarter of 2020.

GDP per capita ranged from 55% to 266% of EU average.