Tag:Worker Shortages
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Bulgaria’s Full Schengen Integration Worsens Foreign Worker Hiring Challenges in Tourism
The event, which focused on post-Schengen tourism challenges, brought together hoteliers, labor recruitment agencies, and government officials. The primary concern raised was the excessive bureaucracy and administrative delays that hinder the hiring process for seasonal foreign workers
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Bulgaria Labor Shortages: Urgent Reforms Needed to Tackle Structural Challenges
This demand, while robust, is not uniform; it varies significantly among different industries and professions, highlighting a pressing need for targeted reforms in both education and labor market policies to address the structural challenges facing the country
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Bulgaria’s Population Declines: Birth Rates Fall, Mortality Still High
A total of 53,727 children were registered in 2024, with 53,428 classified as live births—99.4% of all registered. However, live births saw a 6.6% decline compared to 2023, pushing the total fertility rate down to 8.3‰ from 8.9‰
Bulgaria Raises 4 Billion Leva in New State Debt via International Bond Issuance
While the Ministry of Finance has not yet confirmed the transaction, it is believed the funding was raised via the issuance of two bond tranches with maturities of nine and thirteen years respectively
Severe Flooding Devastates Villages in Vratsa and Montana Regions
In Hayredin, around 20 houses were completely submerged, and over 100 homes suffered water damage. Local infrastructure also sustained heavy destruction, with sections of asphalt roads washed away by the powerful currents
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts