For two-thirds of Bulgarians the most important problems are unemployment (39%) and the cost of living (26%), according to a representative Eurobarometer survey from February 2024. Healthcare is the next significant concern for 28% of respondents, while 18% are worried about problems in education. Depopulation and companies leaving the country's regions is a concern for 15%. Crime, immigration, housing, environment and climate change are not among the leading concerns of Bulgarians.
A growing number of people rate their situation as better than 2 years ago and are optimistic about the next 12 months. This is not the case only in the Northwest and the Central North regions. There is a huge distrust in the government ranging from 66% to 75%, while trust in local authorities is around 36%.
Bulgaria values greatly the active contacts with the Bulgarian community in Kosovo , Head of State Rumen Radev said. He met with representatives of the Association for the Development and Integration of the Bulgarian Community in the Republic of Kosovo,..
On May 10, the Vrazhdebna Transport Airbase in Sofia holds a day of open doors, the airbase announced on Facebook. The event is dedicated to 40 years of L-410 and AN-26 aircraft in the composition of the Bulgarian Air Force. The doors..
The Association for Modern Trade, which unites the majority of supermarkets , has called on President Rumen Radev to veto the new regulation on the surcharge on bread. In April, the parliament extended the 0% VAT on bread and flour until 31..
Caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov has admitted the possibility that electricity for households might rise in price from 1 July this year . The..
Doctors have renewed the call for children without the compulsory vaccinations to not be allowed in school, or to be part of organized groups of..
On Sunday the weather will be predominantly sunny. Cumulus rain clouds will form in the afternoon and in some parts there will be rain and hail...
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