Pension

Vucic promises average wages of "almost EUR 500"

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced "significant salaries and pensions hikes" by the end of the year.

"Salaries will be increased on a permanent basis, pensions will be increased. So this year there will be a significant increase in salaries and a more significant increase in pensions than in previous years," Vucic told TV Pink.

President promises average wages of "almost EUR 500"

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced "significant salaries and pensions hikes" by the end of the year.

"Salaries will be increased on a permanent basis, pensions will be increased. So this year there will be a significant increase in salaries and a more significant increase in pensions than in previous years," Vucic told TV Pink.

Shipowners extend voluntary contribution for another year

The Union of Greek Shipowners (EEE) decided at an extraordinary general meeting on Monday to extend the voluntary contribution its members pay to the Greek state for another year - i.e. through 2018.

The state has already budgeted for the collection of 40 million euros from this voluntary contribution for next year.

Bulgaria's Parliament decided to increase the minimum retirement pension

 

Bulgaria's Parliament decided on 21st of June to increase the minimum retirement pension to 180 BGN (90 Euro) as of 1st of July and to 200 BGN (100 Euro) as of 1st of October 2017.

The decision was adopted unanimously at first reading, with 187 MPs voting in favour. The bill has been submitted by the Council of Ministers.

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