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Bulgaria Allocates BGN 9.3 Million for Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainian Displaced Persons
The funds will cover the period from November 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. This financial support will be disbursed based on 472 approved applications from entities involved in aiding the displaced individuals
Bulgaria
Hoteliers in Sunny Beach Protest Over Unpaid Government Funds for Hosting Ukrainian Refugees
Some hoteliers report being owed between BGN 2-3 million, a debt that threatens to push their businesses into bankruptcy. Since the program's inception, delays in payments have been a recurring issue, but the current situation has reached a critical point
Bulgaria
Two Ukrainian women detained for smuggling Gold in Yambol
According to the Yambol District Prosecutor's office, two ladies were caught trying to smuggle 12 kg of gold into Bulgaria while riding in a van from Turkey
Bulgaria
Bulgaria indirectly supplied most considerable amount of weapons to Ukraine
According to a report by "Euractiv," Bulgaria is considered one of the leading indirect suppliers of weapons to Ukraine, exporting record numbers of firearms since the beginning of the war
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Bulgaria to provide shelter for Ukrainian refugees in state resorts
Ivan Demerdzhiev, Bulgarian interior minister, stated in a briefing during the council of ministers that the initiative for providing shelter to Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria will continue as they will once more be relocated to state resorts
Bulgaria
Ukrainian refugees leaving Bulgaria to settle in other European countries
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Bulgaria has taken in 782,043 migrants at its borders and provided temporary shelter to about 136,818 Ukrainian refugees, 87% of whom are women and children, in accordance with the EU's Temporary Protection Directive. As of October 5th, 54,579 Ukrainian refugees were still inside the nation
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Critical Water Shortages Plague Bulgaria’s Pleven Amid Drought and Delays
The immediate response plan centers on upgrading the "Bivolare" pumping station by replacing outdated pipes that have contributed to water loss. Despite efforts to modernize the pumping station, water loss due to aging infrastructure remains a pervasive issue
Bulgaria Increases Interior, Defense Budgets Citing Migration Pressures Despite Decline
The decision, announced by the government press service, is intended to support the two ministries in managing heightened “migration pressure” anticipated from June 1 through October 31. However, recent data has led some to question the necessity of the funding increase
Bulgarian Taxi Drivers to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Steep Insurance Hike
Organized as a coordinated, countrywide demonstration, drivers aim to draw attention to what they are calling an unsustainable rise in insurance premiums, which they say have soared tenfold without warning
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Dominica: New projects unveiled at the 2024/2025 budget session
Finance Minister Irving McIntyre revealed a big budget for several projects to be undertaken the coming fiscal year.
Dominica budget 2024/2025 scheduled today: $1.4 B expected allocation
The new budget for Dominica is expected to have a $1.4 Billion expenditure. The final budget address is set to take place today.