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BRC's campaign raises more than 1.5m euros for refugees from Ukraine

Photo: Bulgarian Red Cross

The donation campaign of the organization continues via the bank accounts of the Bulgarian Red Cross, as well as via SMS. So far, more than 1.5m euros have been raised and tonnes of food and hygiene items have already been collected at the centers. 

The amount granted to asylum seekers in Bulgaria remains 20 euros per day. 
The government must also approve today the mechanism by which the state will compensate hoteliers who have accommodated Ukrainian refugees.



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