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  EFFECTS OF EU ENVIROMENTAL REGULATIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF BULGARIA’S CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES

  The actuality of the study stems from the presence of a limited number of in-depth studies focusing on the effects of the regulations on the international competitiveness of the companies in chemical industry. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of European policy in the field of environmental protection on the international ... The actuality of the study stems from the presence of a limited number of in-depth studies focusing on the effects of the regulations on the international competitiveness of the companies in chemical industry. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of European policy in the field of environmental protection on the international competitiveness of chemical enterprises in Bulgaria. In order to achieve this goal, the following tasks have been outlined: 1. A theoretical study of the European Union's policy on environmental protection; 2. A theoretical study of the literature covering the impact of environmental regulations on the international competitiveness of companies; 3. Developing an online survey and popularizing the results of the survey; 4. Conducting a survey among the chemical companies in Bulgaria. The main research thesis can be defined as follows: compliance with the three types of regulations, which are examined in this article in the field of environmental protection of the European Union, has a negative impact on the economic development of chemical enterprises in terms of their revenues, costs and international competitiveness. The main conclusion of this study confirms the research thesis that the European Union's regulations have a negative impact on firms in terms of their costs and international competitiveness.

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  TERRITORIAL DIVISION OF BULGARIA - PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES

  The new territorial division is one of the hottest topics in the country's regional policy. It is not accidental that they call it Pandora's box because regional and local authorities have issues related to Cohesion Policy instruments and their regional impact, which is difficult to be objectively assessed. The objective of the study is to ... The new territorial division is one of the hottest topics in the country's regional policy. It is not accidental that they call it Pandora's box because regional and local authorities have issues related to Cohesion Policy instruments and their regional impact, which is difficult to be objectively assessed. The objective of the study is to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the different scenarios for a new territorial division of the country, to identify those that are most appropriate to the purposes of sustainable and balanced development and to formulate target-oriented development policies.The research thesis is that decisions for territorial division should be based on in-depth research with appropriate scientific tools, the results of which are considered to be objective criteria when defining the boundaries of territorial units. The tasks of the survey are: study of the legal framework of the territorial division in the EU and in the country; GAP analysis of existing territorial zoning, incl. asymmetries between existing planning regions; comparative analysis of options for a new territorial division; developing targeted development policies for the regions. All scheduled tasks are met. Five scenarios have been analyzed and a variant for territorial division is presented, which corresponds to the legislative framework and specifics in the country despite some weaknesses. Among the most important conclusions is the need to reach a political consensus on the balanced sustainable development of the country, which should be considered a medium and long-term priority objective.

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  MODERN DIMENSIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATION BULGARIA

  The development of tourism is related to the need to manage tourist destinations. Tourist business faces issues related to establishing tourists' preferences and identifying their motives. The solutions are related to the consumer behaviour and preferences of the tourists, the resources of the region, the attractiveness of the area, the offered ... The development of tourism is related to the need to manage tourist destinations. Tourist business faces issues related to establishing tourists' preferences and identifying their motives. The solutions are related to the consumer behaviour and preferences of the tourists, the resources of the region, the attractiveness of the area, the offered complex product and the organisational precision. The objective of the research is to study empirically the state of tourist destination Bulgaria. Then, based on the results of this research, the authors focus on outlining the existing problems and the complex of strategic management decisions related to the possible prospects for sustainable development of Bulgaria and its establishment as a year-round tourist destination with many natural and anthropogenic features suitable for the development of different types of tourism. The tasks assigned by the authors include: highlighting the features of the tourist destination and its management; revealing the impact of tourism policy on the development of the tourist destination; assessing the state of tourist destination Bulgaria through the prism of tourists and experts from district/municipal administrations and local tourism organisations; formulating proposals to solve the problems concerning the destination through adequate management. A survey questionnaire was administered to collect data from the tourists in the administrative districts of Dobrich, Bourgas, V. Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Plovdiv and Pazardzhik. Representatives of the regional and municipal administrations and associations working on the problems of tourism on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria were also interviewed.