Birth rate in Bulgaria keeps declining as it is 8.5 per 1,000 people, which remains lower than the EU rate (9.1 per 1,000), according to the 2021 Annual Report on the State of Citizens' Health, approved by the government. The document states that Bulgaria also remains with a high overall mortality rate, which in 2021 was 21.7 per 1,000 people, compared to 18.0 per 1,000 in 2020 and an EU average of 11.6 per 1,000.
At the same time, in 2021 the number of cases of malignant diseases continued to decline (392.3 per 100 thousand people for 2021 compared to 399.3 per 100 thousand for 2020). The incidence of cancer of the digestive organs, breast cancer in women and gynecologic cancer is the highest. Maternal mortality has also declined.
''Today, we celebrate the holiday of our capital – a city with a history filled with significant moments, a city that has always been at the heart of Bulgaria. Sofia is not just a geographic location; it is a symbol of spirituality, culture and..
Vinprom-Troyan organizes Open Bottle Days from September 21 to 23. The initiative is part of the Bulgarian Plum Festival 2024, of which the company is a traditional partner. The winery will open its doors to festival visitors interested in learning..
Sofia’s urban subway system has proved to be among the most liked in Europe. The Sofia Metro was ranked the second best in Europe, surpassed only by Oslo, according to Euronews. The study was conducted by the luggage storage company..
Sofia’s urban subway system has proved to be among the most liked in Europe. The Sofia Metro was ranked the second best in Europe,..
The 2024-2025 school year will be the first in decades in which text books will be free for all pupils. 509 text books and general subjects study sets..
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev described his meeting with the President of the Republic of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, which took..
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