Bulgarian Farmers to Receive BGN 300 Million Aid Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
In a bid to support its agricultural sector amidst the ongoing tensions stemming from Russia's war against Ukraine, Bulgaria announces a significant aid package for farmers
Tensions escalate in Bulgaria's agricultural sector as five sectoral agricultural organizations demand immediate subsidy payments to counteract the adverse impacts of Ukrainian agricultural imports. Expressing frustration, the aggrieved farmers have announced plans for a protest march from the Ministry of Agriculture to the Council of Ministers in Sofia, seeking Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov's intervention and the resignation of Agriculture and Food Minister Kiril Vatev.
The organizations, rallying under the banner "Against the destruction of our dairy farming and greenhouse vegetable production," claim that the current financial support from the state falls short. They warn that Bulgarian livestock farming faces an impending threat of extinction, citing alarming statistics: 48 cattle farms have gone bankrupt in the past 10 months, with a 13,000-tonne decline in milk processing in the last four months alone, according to livestock organizations.
Minister Kiril Vatev, however, countered these claims, asserting that the protesting farmers represent larger agricultural entities and are the highest recipients of subsidies compared to others.
The dispute revolves around the perceived inadequacy of financial aid and its disproportionate distribution among farmers. The brewing discontent within the agricultural community reflects the growing concern about the sustainability of Bulgaria's farming sector amidst increasing imports and declining domestic production.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
A significant blow has been dealt to the media landscape in Bulgaria as the National Assembly approved a ban on gambling advertisements across television, news websites, and print media
Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Atanas Zapryanov, affirmed that the reintroduction of mandatory conscription is not under consideration amidst the country's ongoing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance military personnel remuneration.
In response to ongoing staffing challenges within the Bulgarian army, the caretaker government is exploring alternative solutions, with military training for security personnel emerging as a potential strategy
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Sergey Stanishev has announced his return to politics but clarified that he will not participate in the upcoming parliamentary or European elections
A recent survey conducted by Exacta Research Group sheds light on the electoral landscape in Bulgaria, indicating a clear lead for the GERB coalition as the country gears up for parliamentary elections on June 9
The political landscape in Bulgaria has been shaken by explosive allegations surrounding Kiril Petkov, who was Minister of Economy in the 2021 caretaker government
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022