Bulgaria's Tourism Struggles to Diversify Beyond Traditional Offerings
Bulgaria continues to lag behind neighboring countries in achieving significant growth in its tourism sector
Eurostat: Nearly a Third of Bulgarians are at Risk of Poverty or Social Exclusion
Society | September 15, 2022, Thursday // 15:11
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
@Webcafe
In 2021, 95.4 million people in the EU - 21.7% of the population - were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. I.e. lived in households with at least one of the following risks – of poverty, of significant material and social deprivation and/or lived in households with very low work intensity. This is according to data published today by the statistical office Eurostat.
The risk of poverty or social exclusion varies across Member States. The largest share of people at risk according to this indicator is in Romania - 34%. Followed by Bulgaria (32%), Greece and Spain (28% each).
The lowest percentage is in the Czech Republic - 11%, followed by Slovenia (13%) and Finland (14%).
Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook
Write to us at editors@novinite.com
Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg
/BNR
Related Articles:
Bulgarians' Incomes Rise Sharply, But Spending Follows Close Behind
According to the latest figures from the National Statistical Institute, household incomes and expenses in Bulgaria continued their upward trajectory in 2024
Business | April 21, 2025, Monday // 23:00
Many Bulgarian Companies Freeze Hiring and Investment Amid US Customs Uncertainty
The newly introduced US customs policy is creating both confusion and opportunity for businesses
Business | April 21, 2025, Monday // 23:00
Bulgaria Sees Surge in Counterfeit 20-BGN Notes in Early 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, the 20-BGN banknote has overtaken the 100-BGN note as the most frequently counterfeited denomination in Bulgaria,
Mass Layoffs Continue Across Bulgaria in 2025
In the first three months of 2025, 16 companies filed 18 applications for mass layoff
Business | April 20, 2025, Sunday // 23:00
The Global Trade War Does Not Yet Impact Bulgarian Tourism
Despite the global escalation of the trade war, there have been no significant negative trends in Bulgaria’s tourism sector so far
Holy Saturday Traditions: A Sacred Day of Reflection Before Easter
Holy Saturday marks the final day of Holy Week, positioned between the sadness of Christ’s entombment and the joy of His anticipated resurrection
12-Meter Cross with Crucified Christ Erected at Elin Pelin Roundabout
A 12-meter cross featuring a crucified Jesus Christ has been installed at a roundabout in the Bulgarian town of Elin Peli
Good Friday: Observances and Rules
Good Friday falls on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, which in 2025 is on April 18
Weather Outlook for Bulgaria: April 18–20 Brings Sun, Showers, and a Weekend Warm-Up
Weather Forecast for Bulgaria: April 18–20
Free Parking in Sofia Over Easter Holidays
The hourly paid parking zones in Sofia, commonly known as the blue and green zones
Society | April 17, 2025, Thursday // 15:20
In Bulgaria Easter Eggs Are Traditionally Dyed on Maundy Thursday
On Maundy Thursday, it is customary in Bulgaria to dye Easter eggs, starting with the most important one—the first egg must always be painted red
