For the first six months of 2023, 1,950 orders for protection from violence have been issued in Bulgaria. Their share is the highest in the regions of Veliko Tarnovo, Silistra and Razgrad, according to data from the General Directorate of the National Police, quoted by BTA.
The data also show that there has been a 40% rise inthe number of pre-trial proceedings for crimes committed in the context of domestic violence. For the first six months of the year, they were 596, compared to 426 for the same period in 2022.
According to Zornitsa Shumanova, the national coordinator of the Ministry of Interior on issues of domestic violence, the rise in the number of proceedings is due to the fact that people are much more willing to share about their problem and to ask for help.
The average gross annual salary in Bulgaria in 2023 is 24,485 BGN (EUR 12,519) which is an increase of 15.3% compared to 2022, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. The highest wages are earned by those working in "Creation and..
PP-DB will not support a candidate for Speaker of the 51st Parliament from any party that has not supported the coalition's declaration for a cordon sanitaire against Delyan Peevski. They pointed out that this was the only way to..
The trial of six Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia continues in the United Kingdom. The head of the "spy cell" Orlin Rusev and Biser Dzhambazov pleaded guilty. Three others - Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir..
Due to the poor condition of the water transmission network, nearly half a billion cubic meters of water are irretrievably lost annually . On this..
"After today's vote for Speaker of the National Assembly, ''We Continue the Change'' (PP) demanded the resignations of Daniel Lorer and Yavor..
From March 30, 2025, a new direct flight will connect Sofia and Pisa, Italy. A statement from Sofia Airport states that the flights will be..
Rain
Cloudy
Scattered showers
Rain / Snow
Cloudy