Central Statistical Office reports significant rise in industrial output for May

Industrial output in the first four months of this year was up 9.2% over the same time last year. Production growth is particularly strong in the food, fuel and building-materials sectors. The cooked-meats sector grew by 8.6%, sulfur mining by between 20% and 30%, and brick manufacturing by between 20% and 40%. The car industry, however, is not doing well, mainly because of increased excise duties and fuel prices. The clothing industry is also going through hard times with a decrease of 20% in coats and jackets. (Parkiet, page 8) A.D.