Bulgarian Parliament Approves 8.6% Pension Increase Starting July 1
The Bulgarian National Assembly has approved an 8.6% increase in pensions starting July 1
Society | March 19, 2025, Wednesday // 15:35
The Cabinet Decides Whether to Grant Easter Supplements to Pensions
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The Cabinet is expected to decide whether to extend Easter supplements to pensions.
Will the budget provide BGN 50 million for additional costs of the state social insurance, the Minister of Finance has to say.
Last year, the allowances of 40 leva were paid to just over 1.2 million pensioners with pensions under 314 leva.
Payment of pensions in April will start on the 5th because of the holidays.
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