Socioeconomics
Social Insurance in Bulgaria Won't Be Raised
The social insurance for pension plans and unemployment is impossible at this stage, said Bulgaria's Minister of Labour and Social Policies Hasan Ademov.
The proposal for one percent increase in the sums deducted for pensions and unemployment benefits was made by one of Bulgaria's major trade unions, KNSB, last week.
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Eurostat: Gender Pay Gap in Bulgaria at 15%
Women's gross hourly earnings were on average 15 % below those of men in Bulgaria in 2012, according to Eurostat data.
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Experts urge action to help child beggars
Experts urge action to help child beggars
Child beggars on the streets are a global phenomenon, but experts and NGOs in Southeast Europe are urging governments to take action.
Child beggars are a global phenomenon. [AFP]
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Balkan countries take measures to help youth find jobs
Balkan countries take measures to help youth find jobs
Regional countries are subsidising temporary employment and paid internships to help young people find jobs.
Enterprising young people, such as this pair in Sarajevo (above), used billboards in the past to attract employers' attention. The sign reads: "I am looking for a job!" [AFP]