300 women and 96 men can share memories of Bulgaria from the last 100 years. The highest number of centenarians is in Sofia, indicate data from the National Statistical Institute on the occasion of October 1- the International Day of Older Persons. 1,731, 039 Bulgarians have turned 65.
The average life expectancy in the country as of 2023 is 73.5 years- an increase of 1.6 years compared to 2022. The average life expectancy for men is 69.9 years, while for women it is 77.3 years. Due to the increased retirement age in Bulgaria, the level of labour market participation of people over 60 is higher than the EU average. In 2023, over 60% of people aged 60 to 64 continue to work, placing Bulgaria 11th among the 27 EU member states. There are 336,000 working pensioners with employment contracts.
The Constitutional Court has opened a case following the request by President Rumen Radev for the amendments to the Constitution, endorsed by the 49 th National Assembly, to be declared unconstitutional. These amendments concern the lifting of the..
On Friday, the wind from the south will increase and will be moderate and strong, near the northern slopes of the mountains of southern Bulgaria stormy wind is expected Clouds will be patchy, significant over the western areas, but will quickly begin..
According to an analysis by the Electricity System Operator, a shortage of electricity is expected as early as January and February next year. At a thematic conference organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy in Sofia, Delyan Dobrev from..
“It’s time to lift internal border controls now,” European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson believes. In an interview with RFE/RL she..
The Constitutional Court has opened a case following the request by President Rumen Radev for the amendments to the Constitution, endorsed by the 49 th..
Romania and Bulgaria have a chance to join the Schengen area by land as of January 2025 , Hungarian Interior Minister Sándor Pinter said after an..
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