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European Funds Minister: Bulgaria to Receive BGN 3.7 Billion in the Coming Months from the Recovery Plan
"We must do better and only then will we receive this important financial resource from the Recovery and Resilience Plan. More than BGN 3.7 billion will come in the coming months, we will try to unlock these funds". This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister for the management of European funds, Atanas Pekanov.
Bulgaria in 2022: Over 1,000 Women and Children are Victims of Domestic Violence
The victims of domestic violence in Bulgaria from the beginning of 2022 to May are 1,738, and among them, women predominate - 1,194, and children - 409.
The EC approved Bulgaria to Receive over BGN 32 Billion (EUR 16.4) for 7 years
The European Commission approved today the partnership agreement with Bulgaria for 11 billion euros (BGN 21.5 billion) for the period 2021 - 2027, the EC announced.
Thus, together with the funds under the Recovery Plan, Bulgaria will have access to over BGN 32 billion from the EU for the 7-year period.
Bulgaria: Asen Vassilev is Proposed for New Prime Minister
Two important political plots await an outcome today - who will be the candidate of "We Continue the Change" for prime minister in the new attempt to form a government and how will Bulgaria react to Moscow's ultimatum to cancel the unprecedented decision to expel 70 Russian diplomats and officials from Bulgaria the embassy.
UAE sends Aid to Ukrainian Refugees in Bulgaria
The UAE has sent a plane with 52 tons of food products in support of Ukrainian refugees to the Republic of Bulgaria as part of the UAE's ongoing assistance to alleviate the humanitarian consequences facing Ukrainian refugees in Ukraine's neighboring countries, the Emirates News Agency reported.
The number of Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria is estimated at more than 90,000.
Bulgaria: No More Money for Employers who Hired Ukrainian Citizens
Employers in Bulgaria, who hired Ukrainian refugees, are facing a new big problem. Surprisingly, some companies have been notified that from July 1 they will no longer receive financial assistance from the state for the employed Ukrainian citizens. The money for hired foreign employees is stopped. What will happen to working Ukrainian refugees?
President Radev: 30% of Bulgarians already Live Abroad
"30% of Bulgarians already live abroad", announced President Rumen Radev. Yesterday he joined the National Conference on the Bulgarian Language "Sacred Language" at Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski". According to the head of state, our country needs a National Cultural Institute to unite Bulgarian communities abroad through the Bulgarian language and culture.
EU Commissioner: By Adopting the Euro Bulgarians will have their Voices Heard
"Bulgaria is expected to receive 11 billion euros through the EU for the next 7 years", announced on Nova TV the European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit. He clarified that it is about signing the Partnership Agreement and that a year has passed.
Ten Former Ministers are calling on the Authorities in Sofia to give Weapons to Ukraine
Four Bulgarian foreign ministers and six military officials called on political leaders to support Ukraine, including by providing it with the weapons and ammunition it needs. The call came before the NATO summit in Madrid in late June.
There are currently 81,486 Ukrainian Refugees in Bulgaria
"There are currently 81,486 Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria. They have requested temporary protection. 45,000 of them are children. With their personal foreigner number after registration, every refugee can exercise their rights." This was stated by the chairwoman of the Agency for Refugees Mariana Tosheva.
Bulgaria’s Embattled LGBT Community Eyes Calmer Celebration This Year
Sofia Pride marks its 15th edition this week with various activities, including exhibitions, film screenings and, on Saturday June 18, an open-air concert featuring some of the best-known local performers followed by a march for equal rights.
Bulgaria: More than 5,600 Ukrainians have already started Working under an Employment Contract
This is the highest percentage of integrated refugees that Bulgaria has achieved in its recent history
European Rights Court Censures Bulgaria Over Homophobic Murder
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) building in Strasbourg, France. Photo: EPA-EFE.
The court said that Bulgaria must pay Stoyanova 7,000 euros in damages and 3,183.90 euros for costs and expenses for violating the European Convention on Human Rights.
Bulgarian PM: We Saw there are Brave People and now their Example must be Followed
"Another election will be disastrous and a waste of historic time", Prime Minister Kiril Petkov told reporters in Veliko Tarnovo.
Over 70% in EU Support Economic Sanctions on Russia
Over 70% of people surveyed in the EU agree with the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia, with two-thirds feeling that more stringent sanctions should be imposed. Support for economic sanctions is particularly high in Scandinavian countries, the Baltic states, Romania, Poland and Ireland.