Despite a certain decline, the proportion of the population at risk of poverty or social exclusion remains high in Bulgaria, and income inequalities are significant, reads a working document of the European Commission on the social convergence of EU Member States, quoted by BTA. In 2023, the share of Bulgarians at risk of poverty was 30%, compared to 32.2% in 2022, while 21.6% of the EU population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion.
In 2023, the income of the richest 20% of the Bulgarian population was 6.6 times higher than that of the poorest 20%, whereas in 2022 the richest 20% of the population earned 7.3 times more than the poorest 20%. In the EU, the richest 20% earned 4.7 times more than the poorest 20%.
Vazrazhdane party will submit a vote of no confidence in the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov due to "systemic failure in foreign policy". "Instead of defending the national interest, the cabinet is blindly following the confrontational line of the..
The wounds of all 15 victims of the tragedy in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, and admitted to hospitals in Bulgaria are stable. They were treated according to all the rules, but the most aggravating circumstance is the inhalation of poisonous..
A business breakfast with the participation of President Rumen Radev , organised by the Japan-Bulgaria Business Association (JBBA), will be held today at a hotel in the capital city. During the meeting, the activities of the Association will be..
Those in professions where weapons are used should undergo compulsory military training. This is being considered by the Ministry of War, Minister Atanas..
Hundreds of citizens have once again protested against animal cruelty in Plovdiv and Sofia. The protesters demanded that Gabriela Sashova and Krassimir..
Proposals for tougher penalties for animal cruelty have been published for public debate until 4 April this year, after which changes will be made to the..
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