Migration Trends: Who Are the Third-Country Nationals Working in Bulgaria?
Discussion around the admission of third-country workers to the Bulgarian labor market has intensified, often with emotions running high.
Nikolai Denkov
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov heralds a momentous achievement in Bulgaria's economic landscape, revealing an astounding 50% surge in foreign investment during 2023. In an interview with bTV, Denkov attributed this surge to the government's relentless pursuit of attracting investors, labeling it as a paramount reform, second only to the ongoing justice system overhaul.
Denkov highlighted the instrumental role of investors, citing their contributions not only in monetary terms but also in enhancing organizational frameworks that lead to heightened wages for workers. Expressing pride, he revealed that the country has witnessed an unparalleled influx of investments, reaching a pinnacle unseen in the past 15 years and poised to exceed 3.5 billion euros by year-end.
In an impassioned statement, Denkov emphasized the tangible impact of these investments on elevating people's incomes, underscoring the significance of this economic surge for the populace.
Addressing the imminent rotation of leadership in March, Denkov affirmed a commitment to honoring agreements, stating that Mariya Gabriel will assume the role of prime minister while he will transition to the position of deputy prime minister. Additionally, he hinted at a potential return to the Ministry of Education in the near future.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has reported that, as of March 15, approximately 20,800 Bulgarians living abroad had submitted applications to vote in the upcoming elections.
Rumen Radev, the former president of Bulgaria, will spearhead the electoral lists of “Progressive Bulgaria” in the 2nd MIR (Multi-member constituency) of Burgas and the 25th MIR in Sofia, as confirmed by the party
A recent survey by the Sova Harris Agency, conducted between March 7 and 12, 2026 and commissioned by Bulgarian media Trud, indicates a potential surge in voter turnout for Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections
A protest demanding transparency and answers about the so-called "Petrohan-Okolchitsa" case took place in central Sofia yesterday, where citizens gathered in front of the Palace of Justice.
A decision obliging the Bulgarian Council of Ministers to submit a law for the ratification of the country’s accession to Donald Trump’s so-called "Board of Peace" was adopted in parliament after a vote marked by significant absences and abstentions among
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