Life expectancy in Bulgaria has been steadily rising since 1980, but remains the lowest in the EU, according to the European Commission. Spain reports the highest life expectancy - 83.5 years. In Bulgaria, people live averagely up to 75 years of age. In 1980, the rate was 71.1 years, 68.4 for men and 73.9 for women, respectively. Between 2000 and 2018, life expectancy in Bulgaria rose by 3.1 years. While in most EU countries population in agricultural areas is gradually increasing, in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Croatia, Hungary and Portugal it is decreasing and moving to cities.
The Kalotina border checkpoint on the border with Serbia has already been renovated and has a nearly 30% increased capacity for passenger cars. It has seven lanes each for entering and leaving the country, as well as another eight lanes that can be..
On Wednesday minimum temperatures will be between 2 and 12°C, 5°C in Sofia. Maximum temperatures will be 19-24°C, 21°C in the capital. In the higher plateaus of western Bulgaria there are conditions for frost. The day will be bright and sunny with light..
The second group of 80 Bulgarians who wanted to leave Lebanon has taken off from Beirut to Sofia onboard the governmental Airbus. The plane is expected to land in Sofia after 7 pm. The second group of Bulgarians is ready for evacuation from..
At present, there is no information indicating a threat to the security of Bulgarian citizens. However, enhanced security measures have been taken in..
On Thursday , the minimum temperatures will be between 5 and 10°C, in Sofia 6°C. The day's highs will be from 23°C to 28°C , in the capital it will..
Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Kondov is leading the Bulgarian delegation at the 45th session of the Ministerial Conference of La..
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