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Bulgaria Commits 100,000 Euros For The Recovery Of Ukraine

In a move to support Ukraine's industrial recovery efforts, Bulgaria has announced its participation in the "Green Program for the Industrial Recovery of Ukraine" initiated by the United Nations Organization for Industrial Development (UNIDO). The decision was made by the Council of Ministers, as revealed by the press service of the cabinet.

Turkish Court Sentences Border Policeman's Murderer to Life!

A Turkish court has delivered a life sentence for the murderer of Bulgarian border policeman Petar Bachvarov, with an additional 12 years for the attempted murder of another Bulgarian serviceman, as reported by BTA citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Prices Will Fall In Order For Bulgaria To Join The Eurozone?

To meet the criteria for entering the Eurozone, Bulgaria is gearing up for a significant shift in its economic landscape, with prices expected to witness a downward trend in the coming months, OFFNews reports.

Migrant Attempts To Cross The Bulgarian-Turkish Border Have Decreased

According to the General Directorate Border Police from the beginning of the year until January 31, nearly 1980 citizens from third countries attempted to cross the Bulgarian-Turkish border illegally. This number is 69% lower compared to January last year when it was around 6380, as reported by the Ministry of Interior.

Security Breach: Former Russian Ambassador Granted Bulgarian Citizenship!

A former Russian ambassador to Bulgaria has reportedly been granted Bulgarian citizenship following the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure, a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked concerns over national security. The unexpected development has been justified on the grounds of fostering socio-economic ties between Bulgaria and Russia.

Bulgaria Tackles Demographic Crisis: Free Tuition Aims to Attract Students

Bulgaria's Minister of Education and Science, Professor Galin Tsokov, has unveiled a strategic response to the nation's demographic crisis. In an interview with the Bulgarian National Television, Minister Tsokov emphasized that Bulgaria lags behind other EU countries in the percentage of young people pursuing higher education.

Negligible Migrant Pressure On The Bulgarian-Turkish Border

Migrant pressure on the Bulgarian-Turkish border remains at negligible levels, according to Interior Ministry Secretary General Zhivko Kotsev. During a briefing in Veliko Tarnovo, Kotsev highlighted the collaborative efforts between Bulgarian and Turkish authorities, leading to a mere 28 cases of illegal crossings by third-country citizens.

Bulgaria Allocates BGN 56 Million for Ukrainian Refugee Accommodation in 2023

In a recent parliamentary session, Finance Minister Asen Vassilev disclosed expenditure details related to the support provided to Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria throughout the previous year. Notably, BGN 56 million has been allocated for hotel accommodations, with an additional BGN 1.5 million covering social costs.

Survey Reveals Widespread Uncertainty Among Bulgarians Regarding Euro Adoption

A recent Gallup International Balkan survey indicates that the prospect of Bulgaria adopting the euro is met with uncertainty and concerns, particularly regarding the standard of living. Sociologist Yanitsa Petkova presented the data on the Bulgarian National Television, emphasizing that the results align with the country's traditional skepticism on such matters.

Bulgaria's Role in Redistributing 30,000 EU Illegal Migrants

Bulgaria is poised to actively participate in the distribution of a minimum of 30,000 illegal migrants across the EU annually, according to the newly proposed pact on migration and asylum. As a crucial border country, Bulgaria stands to benefit from the pact's mandatory solidarity mechanism, reshaping how the EU accepts, assesses, and manages illegal migrants.

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