All News on Social Issues in Bulgaria
167 Villages in Bulgaria are without a Single Inhabitant
The depopulation of Bulgarian villages continues. In 1173 villages, which is about one fifth of all settlements in our country, live up to 50 people, and in 167 villages there is not a single inhabitant. This is shown by the data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) at the end of 2021.
One in every three Turks clinically obese: Report
Nearly a third of the Turkish population, or 32.1 percent, comprises obese people, whereas 66.8 percent of the population is either overweight or obese, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report released during the 29th European Congress on Obesity in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Bulgaria is looking for Places to House 59,000 Ukrainian Refugees
59,085 Ukrainian citizens are currently staying in Bulgaria. By May 31, refugees staying in hotels that will receive tourists must be transferred. A measure is being developed through which people who have found a job will be able to apply for rent assistance.
Pro-Russian Protesters Prevented the Wrapping of a Soviet Monument with Ukrainian and Bulgarian Flags in Sofia
Citizens tried to wrap Bulgarian and Ukrainian flags onto the Soviet Army monument in the center of the capital of Bulgaria. The initiative is a sign of support and sympathy with the Ukrainian people, but also as a protest against the fact that the monuments erected during the totalitarian regime in our country have not yet been removed.
Bulgarians celebrate May Day
The 1st of May is one of the official holidays in Bulgaria and an official day off work.
About 48 million Euros from the EU will be Directed to Ukrainian Refugees in Bulgaria
About 48 million euros of the 148 million euros Bulgaria received from the European Union will be directed to Ukrainian refugees in our country. This was commented by the Deputy Prime Minister for Effective Governance Kalina Konstantinova during a discussion at the House of Europe on the topic "The Road ahead for Ukrainian Refugees in Europe and in Bulgaria", quoted by BTA.
Bulgaria: Refugees from Afghanistan and Syria are also on the Rise
The flow of foreigners from Afghanistan and Syria who entered Bulgaria and were detained increased in the first three months of 2022, four times more than in the same period last year.
From June, Bulgaria will accommodate Ukrainians in State or Municipal Bases
After May 31, Ukrainian refugees who fail to find work and pay for their own accommodation will be accommodated in municipal or state bases.
Freedom House: Corruption is still the Main Issue in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is classified as a "free" country in the latest Freedom House report on democracy and freedoms around the world.
Bulgaria has 79 points out of 100, one point more than last year (78). According to the rating for political rights, Bulgaria has 33 points out of 40 possible, and according to the rating for civil liberties - 40 out of 60 possible.
Survey: Bulgarians are Reluctant for Early Elections, Tolerant of Ukrainians despite Rising Prices
Nearly 85% of Bulgarians expect a rise in prices in the coming months, the majority of voters do not see the need for early elections, and do not share the view that refugees from Ukraine are a threat to security, and nearly 60 percent support the change of mandatory to recommended wearing of masks.
President Radev to Kuleba: Bulgarians have Opened their Hearts and Homes to the Citizens of Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev today. It is the second day of his visit to Bulgaria and he has already held meetings with Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and our Foreign Minister Teodora Genchovska.
Payroll Costs in Bulgaria: What You Need to Know Before Hiring
Since joining the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria has become a hotbed for foreign investors and multinational companies. Thanks to its cheaper but highly skilled labor and a hungry consumer base, it's not surprising that companies from all over the world are interested in expanding to this country.
Report of the US State Department: Serious Corruption and Human Rights issues in Bulgaria
Significant human rights problems and insufficient tackling of corruption. These are some of the conclusions of the annual report of the United States Department of State on human rights in Bulgaria for last year.
Over 80,000 Ukrainians currently in Bulgaria, 61,000 have the status of Temporary Protection
82 thousand are the Ukrainian citizens who are on the territory of Bulgaria, according to data from the portal "Bulgaria for Ukraine".
61 thousand of them have the status of temporary protection, in hotels and accommodation there are 51 thousand and 300 Ukrainians.
Personal Story: Svetlana and her struggle to get a Bulgarian Passport
Svetlana Telpiz is a native of Moldova. However, she feels Bulgarian. "I want to tell my story of despair and endless waiting in the hope of obtaining Bulgarian citizenship," she wrote in a letter to the media.