The average monthly salary in Sofia in March was EUR 1,380, in the other regions of Bulgaria it was under EUR 986. The average monthly salary during the first quarter for the entire country stood at EUR 962, National Statistical Institute data show. Salaries increased, in the capital city and in the country, by 16.6% y-o-y.
The average life expectancy in Bulgaria has gone down by 1 year, 7 months in the past 2 years, and is now 71 years, 9 months. Men in Bulgaria now live an average of 68 years, 3 months, women – 75 years, 8 months. In cities, people live longer – 72 years, 8 months, in villages life expectancy is shorter – 69 years, 8 months.
Under the motto "Responsibility, Unity and Security" on November 5 and 6, 2025, a German-Bulgarian seminar for journalists and public figures was held in the Hyatt Regency Sofia Hotel. The organizers were the European Academy in..
The European Commission praise s Montenegro’s progress toward EU membership North Macedonia needs decisive action and reforms to begin negotiations with the EU, according to the European Commission’s annual report on the progress of..
In the summer of 2014, photographer Philippe Bazin and philosopher Christiane Vollaire traveled around Bulgaria, investigating a series of self-immolations in the country that happened in 2013. They filmed over 30 locations, conducted..
On 16 November, we celebrate Caritas Day, when we honour the Catholic Church’s charity organisation that brings hope to those in need through care and..
The first museum of investment gold is welcoming visitors in Plovdiv who want to learn more about the history of money and its connection to gold – from..
This year, Christmas has "arrived" in Sofia as early as November with the aroma of mulled wine, cinnamon and festive magic. Radio Bulgaria recommends that..
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