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CITUB: Minimum Wage in Bulgaria to Become BGN 764 in 2022
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria insist that in 2022 minimum wage in the country should amount to BGN 764 and the average to be BGN 1,729.
Bulgaria: Retired Prof. Kanradzhiev Comments on Rumours about His Wealth
The retired director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCIPD) Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev responded to the claims that according to his tax return he has very ample savings. To explain the amount, he shared details of his private life for the first time this morning on bTV:
US Sanctions Precipitated MRF Visit to Ankara – Journalist Ilhan Andai
Turkish President Recep Erdogan extended an invitation for a meeting to the leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) long time ago and the date had been fixed for after snap parliamentary elections in July.
Bulgaria’s Air Force One Has New Executive Director
As of today Bulgaria's Special Purpose Aviation Operator (SAO), which is the country's counterpart of Air Force One, has a new executive director.
Georgi Todorov, caretaker Minister of Transport, reported the replacement.
The new director is Zlatko Zlatev. He is a pilot, he has also worked in the air force 1, but he has been head of Krumovo Air Base for several.
Romania Scraps Statute of Limitations for Human Trafficking
A total of 293 of the 332 MPs in Romania's Chamber of Deputies voted on Thursday in favour of removing the statute of limitations for crimes ranging from human trafficking, forced labour and slavery to rape and the sexual abuse of minors, Romanian news website G4Media reported.
How Serious Are Bulgaria’s Financial Difficulties? – Caretaker Finance Minister
There is a little more than BGN 2 billion in the state, said caretaker Minister of Finance Assen Vassilev, who expressed his strong concern about the little available money in the state.
Bulgaria’s Ultra-Nationalist and Populist Parties Form Alliance to Run for July 11 Election Together
Ultra-nationalist parties VMRO and the National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria, along with populist Volya, have agreed to stand together in Bulgaria's July 11 2021 parliamentary elections under the name "Bulgarian Patriots", the parties announced on May 20.
World Marks Day of Cultural Diversity, Bulgarian Diaspora across Globe
Three-quarters of the world's major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.
Bulgaria Will Receive EUR 173,6 Million for Coronavirus Compensations
The European Commission (EC) said on Tuesday that it has approved the allocation of €173.6 million to Bulgaria, which can be used as compensations related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The funds aim to support the labour market and retain jobs, help small businesses and low-income families. The money will be part of OP Human Resources Development's budget.
Turkey leads Europe in youth population but aging concerns linger
Young people made up 15.4 percent of Turkey's total population throughout 2020, the country's statistical authority announced May 17, showing a slight decrease of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous year.
Out of the total population of 83.61 million last year, 12.89 million people were aged between 15 and 24, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) said.
Irregular Migration Pressure on Bulgarian Borders Mounting – Interior Ministry
For the first four months of the current year the Interior Ministry reports seven times as many attempts by illegal immigrants to enter Bulgaria through the Bulgarian-Turkish border compared to the same period in 2020. The Ministry said border police stopped 3,978 illegal immigrants who tried to enter the country.
EU Green Deal May Help Bulgaria Overcome Demographic Crisis
Bulgaria could take advantage of financing available under the EU Green Deal to solve the most pressing challenge the country is currently faced with - the demographic crisis. But is it really that simple? EURACTIV Bulgaria discussed the issue with leading economist Krassen Stanchev.
Bulgarians’ Life Expectancy Is 74,6 Years – National Statistical Institute
In the period 2018 - 2020, life expectancy at birth of the Bulgarian population was 74.6 years, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on May 11.
This is a decrease of 0.3 years compared with the 2017 - 2019 period, the NSI said.
For men, life expectancy at birth is 71.1 years and for women, 78.2 years.
Bulgaria’s Morbidity Map: 25 Regions Still in Red Zone
Twenty-five out of the 28 districts in Bulgaria are Covid-19 "red zones", meaning an infection rate of 120 or higher out of 100 000 population, according to a report by the National Centre for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases for the 14-day period ending May 9.
Bulgarian Finance Ministry: Budget in Red with BGN 619,4 Million
Bulgaria's Finance Ministry has recorded a consolidated Budget deficit of 619.4 million leva in the first three months of the year, lower than the ministry's forecast of 656.5 million leva issued last month.