Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

"60/40” measure is being optimized

Photo: library

The Bulgarian job retention scheme, known as "60/40", will be extended in order to continue in June and July. This has been decided at a meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation. It is envisaged that companies with a 40-percent or higher decline of revenues caused by the pandemic will receive 60% compensation for salaries based on insurance income for April 2021 and in case of a decline of over 30% - the compensation will be 50%. Currently, the requirement for all companies is to prove a drop in revenue of over 20%, reporter Tsvetelina Stoyanova informed.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

PM Zhelyazkov: We’re past the time for political debates on the euro

The government will not debate the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria , said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov at a discussion organised by the Economic and Social Council of the Republic of Bulgaria. He added that all responsible politicians and..

published on 5/27/25 4:25 PM

Prosecutor's Office moves to curb youth gang violence

Five incidents involving attacks by gangs of the so-called “locals” were recorded in Sofia just last week . Several individuals have been detained and preliminary investigations have been launched. Those over 16 are facing charges, while juveniles are..

published on 5/27/25 3:08 PM

Myara Agency: Nearly 40% of Bulgarians will not be going on holiday this summer

A survey by the Myara sociology agency, reported by BTA, found that 38% of Bulgarians cannot or will not vacation this summer. This was an answer given mostly by older people from small towns. Study reveals one fifth of Bulgarians live in poverty..

published on 5/27/25 1:47 PM