The incomes of 45% of adults in Bulgaria have remained unchanged since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis. For 26%, incomes have fallen without significantly stressing their household. For 25% of respondents there has been a drastic drop in income, according to a survey by Alpha Research.
48% of Bulgarians continue to work full-time. 1out of 5 keep their jobs, with some reorganization. 8% work remotely from home and 10% work both from home and office. The total number of employees working remotely is about half a million. 1/4 of the new unemployed in the crisis cannot register with the labour offices because they were working without official agreement and insurance.
More than 936,000 pensioners in Bulgaria receive minimal pensions. According to the statistics of the National Social Insurance Institute, over half a million of them get the minimum pension for length of service and age, which last..
More than 260,000 people across the country are affected by water supply disruptions. The water shortage has affected 16 towns and 283 villages, with the crisis being most severe in the districts of Pleven, Blagoevgrad, Targovishte, Veliko Tarnovo,..
BSP – United Left has welcomed the commitment of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to achieving peace in Ukraine through negotiations, as well as the participation of European leaders in the subsequent meeting in Washington. According to BSP –..
On Thursday the weather in Bulgaria will be sunny, in the afternoon over the mountainous areas with insignificant cumulus clouds. There will be a weak,..
Magura Cultural Center is participating in the art project ''Irenwe Wa: she speaks the regular way'', created as part of the Terminal 5 expansion at..
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov held a video conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. During the meeting, Rosen Zhelyazkov..
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