The number of migrants seeking protection in Bulgaria in December 2016 decreased by one-half as compared to the previous month to 815 people, data of the State Agency for Refugees shows. People from seventeen countries, as well as stateless migrants sought protection in that country in the last month of 2016. Over 19,000 migrants sought protection in Bulgaria last year. 764 people received refugee status last year. 587 migrants received humanitarian status last year. Over 1,700 migrants were denied refugee status in 2016, data of the agency further shows. The number of Afghani migrants seeking protection in Bulgaria was highest, followed by nationals from Iraq, Syria, Pakistan and Iran.
In recent months, there have been problems with communication with Ukraine , said Ivaylo Mirchev, MP from "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (PP-DB) and a member of the leadership of "Yes, Bulgaria" which is part of the coalition. At the..
Greenpeace - Bulgaria are calling on the Bulgarian government to ratify the UN International Ocean Agreement. The organization has placed a large pink inflatable octopus in front of the building of the Council of Ministers in central Sofia to draw..
The "Green Movement" party has called on the Bulgarian government and the Ministry of Agriculture to comply with EU laws, scientific evidence and citizens' demands, and not with corporate pressure. "The 2023 decision of the Court of Justice of..
Heads of state and leaders from around the world congratulated the Bulgarian people on their National Day in congratulatory addresses sent to President..
The US Department of State congratulated Bulgaria on March 3. On behalf of the United States of America, please accept my warmest congratulations on..
Cloudy weather with rain and snow On Monday there will be considerable clouds over most of the country, with rain and snow in some parts of..
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