Demography
EU deal to move migrant children from Greece officially ends
A voluntary scheme by European Union member states to accept unaccompanied migrant children from Greece officially ended Tuesday, raising concern over delays still facing the bloc in hammering out a comprehensive new migration agreement.
Future seniors without a safety net
Breaking with the age-old traditions, the family in Greece will in the future be less able to perform the role of safety cushion, taking care of the elderly when they can no longer live independently, due to demographic trends.
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Bulgaria: 8 Illegal Migrants and their Driver were Detained in Sofia
Eight illegal migrants were found in a car in Sofia, in the area of the "Vrana" palace.
This was confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior.
The man who drove the car was detained. He is 23 years old.
According to initial data, the illegal migrants are Syrians.
The case is under investigation
Poland Becomes Destination Country for Migration
A 2022 report by the Union of Polish Metropolises showed that the number of inhabitants of Poland surpassed 41 million after the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in the first months after the start of the war, which the report describes as unprecedented in the history of the country.
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By 2050: The Population in 61 countries, including Bulgaria, will Decrease
The world population reached 8 billion already at the end of last year. The UN predicts that between 2050 and 2060 there will be 10 billion people on the planet. After that, experts predict a decline or stagnation of the population. The fastest-growing population is in the poorest countries. In Bulgaria, as everywhere in Europe, the trend is downward.
Russia signals ending grain deal if problems remain
Russia has signaled that it can end the implementation of the grain deal if the problems in front of the export of Russian products through the Black Sea remain until May 18.
Groups says bill overlooks unaccompanied minors
Most unaccompanied refugee children are left outside the asylum system, according to 15 organizations that make up the Child Rights Advocacy Network, which issued a statement saying a draft bill on migration "creates more difficulties than it solves."
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Three Bulgarians, including a Pregnant Woman and a Military Man, caught Transporting Migrants in Plovdiv
Three people, including a 7-month pregnant woman and a military man, were caught while transporting four illegal migrants, reported the National Television.
They were detected in yesterday in Plovdiv region.
Afghan doctor working with migrants in Türkiye wins int’l award
An Afghan doctor who studied medicine in Türkiye has been awarded the "International Women of Courage Award" for her work with migrants.
Zakira Hekmat, the founder of the Afghan Refugees Solidarity Association, is a physician who has been working with migrants for 14 years.
Bill could pose problems for second-generation migrants
A draft bill of the Migration Ministry is blocking the way for the smooth integration of unaccompanied refugee minors and second-generation immigrants who were born or went to school in Greece into local society.
According to the provision concerning the acquisition of a legal 10-year residence permit for such youngsters, most are excluded from the possibility of legal residence.