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

Bulgarian government wants to move refugee centers out of Sofia

Photo: BGNES

Deputy Interior Minister Philip Gounev has announced that the government asked the European Commission for additional financial assistance of some 5 million euro, in order to be able to move at least one of the refugee centers out of the capital city of Sofia to a more acceptable place. The decision was taken as a result of social tension that has been rising near refugee centers in the capital city in recent weeks and months. It is expected that the government's intention will be realised within a year.



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

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov supports the peace plan for Ukraine

“Borders cannot be changed by force, and Ukraine’s long-term security must be guaranteed”, Bulgaria’s Premier Rossen Zhelyazkov said during a videoconference meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing”, led by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK..

published on 11/26/25 8:57 AM

Bulgaria and China discuss cooperation in the automotive sector

Business forum on the topic "Bulgaria - China: cooperation in the automotive sector" is being held on November 26 in Sofia. Its organizers are the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of the People's Republic of..

published on 11/26/25 7:30 AM

Draft budget 2026 sparks protests

The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association has called for participation in a protest on November 26 against the budget for 2026, which is about to be adopted at second reading. "We call not only our members, but also all..

published on 11/26/25 6:50 AM