Biser Petkov
Minister of Labor and Social Policy: Pensions Will Increase by at Least 6% Next Year
Pensions will increase by at least 6% from July 1, 2020. This was announced by Social Minister Biser Petkov.
Bulgaria to Face Shortage of Qualified Personnel with Secondary Education
We are expecting to face a shortage of qualified personnel with secondary education, Bulgaria's Minister of Labor and Social Policies Biser Petkov said in the town of Sliven, BNR reported.
The Number of Foreign Seasonal Workers in Bulgaria Is Increasing
The number of the foreign workers registered for seasonal employment in Bulgaria has increased significantly since the beginning of this year. This was announced at a press conference in Smolyan by the Minister of Labor and Social Policy Biser Petkov.
Between 600,000 and 800,000 Are the People in Bulgaria Who Work but Can't Fend for Themselves
Between 600,000 and 800,000 are the working poor in Bulgaria according to various estimates. These are people who cannot fend for themselves with the money they receive, Social Minister Biser Petkov commented to Nova TV. He hastened to add that, however, wages are steadily increasing and the minimum wage set for next year is BGN 610.
2943 Employment Accidents Were Registered in Bulgaria for 2018, 84 of which Were Fatal
During the period 2018-2019 a total of 4305 employment accidents were registered in Bulgaria. This was stated by the social minister Biser Petkov, BGNES reported.
From July 1st: 43,000 Pensioners with a Maximum Pension of 1,200 BGN
In May, the Employment Agency reported the lowest unemployment rate - 5.5% since the agency exists, said Social Minister Biser Petkov to bTV.
Bulgarian-Swiss Program Gives 2500 Children a Chance to Go to Kindergarten
The implementation of the Health and Education for All program improved access to social, health and educational services for young Roma families and enabled 2500 children between 3 and 5 years of age to regularly attend kindergartens and preschool groups.
17,000 Elderly Bulgarians will Receive Health-care Services under a Patronage Care Project
The Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Biser Petkov, announced during the parliamentary scrutiny that 80 projects under the Human Resources Development Operational Program (OPHRD) have already been approved "Patronage for the elderly and the disabled". The value of approved projects is 9.9 million BGN. The total number of users to be covered by the approved projects is 7939 people.
8th European Forum for Social Entrepreneurship, Held between 28-31.03.2019 in Plovdiv
After the official opening ceremony of the Forum, Minister Biser Petkov presented awards for an innovative product. In addition to the distinguished Bulgarian social entrepreneurs from the areas of fashion, services and technologies, companies from Romania, Italy and Korea, whose products are represented on the Forum, were granted with awards.
Bulgarian Vice-President Opened a European Forum for Social Entrepreneurship in Plovdiv
In Plovdiv, Vice President Iliana Yotova opened the eighth edition of the European Forum for Social Entrepreneurship.