In 2024, the poverty line in the country was €375 per month on average per person in a household. A total of 1,401,300 people, or 21.7% of the population, were living below the poverty line, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Compared to the previous year, the poverty threshold rose by 19.7%, and the proportion of the population living in poverty increased by 1.1%. The main factor determining the risk of poverty for the majority of the Bulgarian population is their economic activity and participation in the labour market. Between 2020 and 2024, the relative share of poor people aged 18 and over was highest among the unemployed, at 58.7%.
After the end of Pope Francis’ funeral ceremony at the Vatican, which was attended by leaders from all over the world, Bulgarian PM Rosen Zhelyazkov noted that Pope Francis had preached peace, justice, equality and fraternity among people. “He..
Young Catholics from all over the country met at the Saint Francis of Assisi church in the village of Belozem, Rakovski municipality, to join, online, the journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to his celestial home. Some of the children who received..
The Bulgarian delegation, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has arrived in the Vatican where they will attend Pope Francis’ funeral services . Funeral Mass for Pope Francis to be held in Sofia on 28 April Pope Francis appeared..
Young Catholics from all over the country met at the Saint Francis of Assisi church in the village of Belozem, Rakovski municipality, to join, online,..
During the night there will be rain in many parts. In Eastern Bulgaria and in the Northwest the rain will be temporarily intensive, and there will be..
The Bulgarian delegation, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has arrived in the Vatican where they will attend Pope Francis’ funeral services ...
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