Bulgarian Sewing Businesses Face Closure Amid Surge of Low-Cost Chinese Clothing
Domestic sewing companies in Bulgaria are struggling to survive as the influx of low-cost Chinese garments floods the market
The Interior Ministry of Bulgaria disclosed that since the beginning of 2023 until November's end, the Border Police and other law enforcement units have successfully prevented over 193,000 illegal entry attempts into Bulgaria.
The report highlights that the Turkish-Bulgarian border witnessed the highest number of attempted illegal entries, accounting for over 99% of migration pressure on Bulgaria's borders. Approximately 176,000 attempts by third-country nationals were prevented at this border, marking a 13% increase compared to 2022.
Contrastingly, attempts to cross the Bulgarian-Greek border decreased significantly, registering only about 500 instances in 2023, marking an 86% reduction from the same period in 2022, when around 3,700 violations were detected.
In addition to thwarting entry attempts, Bulgarian authorities detained 17,186 irregular migrants within the country, primarily comprising citizens from Syria, Afghanistan, and Morocco.
The press release underlined the crucial role of Bulgarian border police in preventing illegal migration into Europe, marking a substantial effort in controlling entry attempts.
The ongoing NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 2025, which runs from January 8 to February 22 across Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania, aims to enhance the Alliance's readiness and adaptability
A total of over 234.3 million leva, excluding VAT, has been allocated for four urgent construction and installation contracts at Graf Ignatievo Airport
Bulgaria's airport operators have agreed on the need to implement anti-drone systems at all international airports in the country
Anton Zlatanov, the head of the Border Police, spoke to BNT about the need for anti-drone systems at all strategic locations in Bulgaria, including airports
By the end of September, Bulgaria is set to receive eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has reported a significant rise in the number of individuals interested in joining the military
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