Retirement Age in Bulgaria to Reach 65 by 2021
Both men and women in Bulgaria falling under third labor category will retire at age 65 after 2021, according to the updated National Reform Program.
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Bulgarians Spend 6 Times More Money On Their Cars Than On Health
The Bulgarians spend around six times more money for their cars than for their health, shows a study of Siemens Healthcare Sector.
Dobrich to Build Biggest Skatepark in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's northeastern city of Dobrich has started building the biggest skatepark in the country.
Bulgaria Ranks Bottom in EU for Internet Access
Almost half of Bulgaria's households have no access to internet, which is the highest rate in the European Union.
Bulgaria Last But One in EU by Education Spending as Ratio to GDP
Bulgaria is last but one in the EU by government expenditure on education as a share of the GDP, according to Eurostat data for 2012.
Bulgarian Journalists Stage Solidarity Protest
Bulgarian journalists protested in front of the Interior Ministry's headquarters in Sofia, to show their solidarity for the arson attack on bTV's Genka Shikerova.
Sofia Celebrates 135 Years As Bulgaria's Capital
A number of cultural events and celebrations will mark the 135th anniversary of the proclamation of Sofia the capital of Bulgaria on 3 April, 1879.
No Wave Of Turned Away Refugees Expected
Bulgaria's Interior Ministry and Refugee Agency do not expect a wave of refugees, turned away from other EU countries.
Bulgaria to Provide New Social Housing for Roma Population
Bulgaria's Ministry of Investment Planning is considering new standards for the construction of social housing for the Roma population in the country.
2 T Of Spoiled Meat Intercepted at BG-Romanian Border
Romanian border police intercepted a Bulgarian truck with 2 tons of spoiled chicken meat, reports Mediafax.
German Cabinet Approves National Minimum Wage
Germany's cabinet has approved a bill setting a minimum wage in the country.
Ten Thousand Unemployed Bulgarians Live in Germany
Bulgarians in Germany who are unable to find a job amount to 10 000, according to data revealing migration trends of EU citizens.
Bulgaria at the Forefront In Mortality Rates - CIA
Bulgaria is ranked sixth in the world in terms of mortality rates in CIA's World Factbook for March 2014, published on the website of the agency.
Bulgaria To Consider Lowering Of Highway Speed Limit
Experts are considering the lowering of the maximum speed on highways from 140 km/h to 130 km/h, as it was until recently.
Bulgaria's Doctors to Join Protests on EU Doctors Action Day
Bulgarian doctors will stage a protest on May 15 against financial problems in the system, as part of the Action Day of European Doctors initiative.
Bulgaria Sees Minimal Drop in Unemployment in Feb 2014 - Eurostat
Unemployment rates in Bulgaria recorded a minimal 0.1% drop in February to 13.1%, according to latest data published by Eurostat.
Irina Bokova Receives Personality in the News 2013 Award
H.E. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, attended the annual awards ceremony for Novinite's "Personality in the News 2013", Monday.
Employment and Social Situation Show Little Improvement in 2014 - EC
The recent economic recovery has not yet been able to create new jobs, according to the European Commission's latest Employment and Social Situation quarterly report.
Artistic Group Sets Up “War Survival Kits” in Sofia
The Destructive Creation artistic group set up “war survival kits” at three places in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
Double Pile-Up on Bulgaria’s Trakia Highway Kills 2
Two people have been reported killed and 5 injured as a result of two chain-reaction accidents on Bulgaria’s Trakia Highway Monday morning.
Bulgarians Move Clocks 1 Hour Forward for Daylight Savings Time
At 3 am on March 30, Bulgarians moved clocks one hour forward to 4 am, switching to Daylight Savings Time.
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