In 2016 the poverty line in Bulgaria was at EUR 157 per month per each household member, or 5.4% lower as compared to the previous year, data of the National Statistical Institute shows. Meanwhile, 1.638.700 Bulgarians lived under the poverty line (22.9% of the country’s population). 22% of the Bulgarian population was under the poverty line in 2015, NSI further informs.
The Festival of Elena Dry-Cured Ham which will take place from October 24 to 26 in the town of Elena, offers a rich folklore program, competitions, demonstrations and tastings, the organizers from the Municipality of Elena and the Local Tourism Council..
The Institute of Agriculture-Kyustendil will celebrate the Festival of Agricultural Science today with a tasting of new apple varieties and hybrids, the institute’s director, Associate Professor Iliyana Krishkova, told BTA. Farmers will be presented..
On Friday, morning temperatures will range from 10 to 15°C, with 10°C in Sofia. Rain is expected in the western regions in the early hours. During the day, skies will remain cloudy as rain moves from west to east, gradually easing in the afternoon with..
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