The average life expectancy in Bulgaria has continued to increase, the report of the Bulgarian cabinet on the fulfillment of the National Demographic Development Strategy reads. Between 2015 and 2017 the average life expectancy in Bulgaria was 74.8 years, or 0.1 years higher as compared to the previous period 2014-2016. Average life expectancy for males was 71.3 years. The average life expectancy for females was 7 years higher-78.4 years. The ageing of the population is the most significant trend ascertained by the report. At the end of 2017 the people aged 65 or above were 21.0% of the whole Bulgarian population.
Energy cooperation between Bulgaria and the US contributes to increasing energy security and diversification not only in our country, but also in Europe. This was what Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev said during the..
"I would not presume to comment on what I know or do not know about the F-16 fighter jet. Everything must follow the proper procedure", National Assembly Deputy Speaker Atanas Atanasov said in an interview with BNR. On May 7, he is convening a..
From May 7 to 11, Sofia will host the 16th International Animation Film Festival “Golden Kuker”, the organizers announced. Ten awards will be presented in ten separate categories. A national competition for the best Bulgarian animated film is also..
A water blessing of the battle flags and sacred banners was held on Saint George’s Day at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia...
On Saint George's Day, the newly elected hegumen of the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos, Father Gavriil, was elevated from hieromonk to..
''On the eve of the Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Army — May 6 — I address you with a sense of gratitude and appreciation. You fulfill your military..
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