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200,000 Ukrainians have found temporary shelter in Bulgaria

Anna Tertychna
Photo: BTA

Over 3.5 million Ukrainians have arrived in or passed through Bulgaria since the beginning of the war. Nearly 200,000 people have found temporary shelter in the country, announced Anna Tertychna from the Ukrainian Embassy in Bulgaria.

She participated in a roundtable organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy on the connection between disinformation and violence against women. A temporary protection status has been granted to 61,000 Ukrainian citizens. More than 30% of Ukrainian citizens with temporary protection status are working and paying taxes.




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