Bulgaria Grapples with Soaring Corruption Rates: New Report Reveals Shocking Data
Corruption in Bulgaria has soared to its third highest peak in history, according to a recent report by the Center for the Study of Democracy
In 2013, a total of 19,678 Bulgarians have changed their address to other countries, according to the revised National Program for Demographic Development implementation report.
Compared with 2012, there is an increase of 3,063 people (18.4%), and in comparison with 2011 – 10,161 people, or twofold increase.
However, the number of emigrants is considerably lower than at its peak in 2010, when they were 27,708 people.
A total of 18,570 Bulgarian and foreign citizens have come to live in the country, according to the report published for public debate showed.
Some 43.3% of them were in the age group 20-39 years and 27.0% were aged 40-59 years. In 2013, Bulgaria's National Employment Agency issued 706 work permits to third country nationals.
Among the EU countries, the highest number of foreigners was registered in Germany - 7.4 million people or 9% of the country's population. Three-quarters of all foreigners live in five European countries: Germany, Spain (5.6 million or 12% of the population), Italy and the United Kingdom (both 4.8 million or 8%) and France (3.9 million or 6%).
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Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the spread of bird flu (H5N1) to various species, including humans, expressing deep concern over its impact and potential consequences
Today marks the commemoration of the holy martyr Victor, celebrated by Christians worldwide
Seventh-grader Kaloyan Geshev from Sofia's 125 SU "Boyan Penev" school has once again showcased his remarkable talent in speed calculation, clinching the title of three-time champion in mental math
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms
Architects Martin Hristov and Galina Baleva, who have crafted the design, revealed that a novel central bus station in Varna is scheduled to be inaugurated in late May
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