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We have gone to great lengths to meet all commitments to increase revenue, even in a pandemic. As of January 1, the minimum wage is BGN 650 and the minimum pension for seniority and seniority is already BGN 300, for which BGN 474 million have been provided. Starting in July, all pensions will be updated by 5%. Business support continues. This was stated by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.
Boyko Metodiev Borisov is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. Born on June 13, 1959 at the beginning of today’s working meeting, which the prime minister convened with members of the government, the government press service announced.
Prime Minister Borissov also noted that since the beginning of this year, pay for night work is at least BGN 1 per hour, and the minimum unemployment benefit remains at BGN 12 per day, after it was increased from BGN 9 in October. Also until June 30. people who have not met the deadline can transfer the money from the “second” pensions of a universal fund to the National Institute of Social Security if they think it will be more profitable for them.
Prime Minister Borissov emphasized the state’s support for the most vulnerable in the crisis caused by the pandemic. The Prime Minister pointed out that this year the employers’ care teams from 226 municipalities and 18 metropolitan areas will continue to deliver food and medicine and will help provide some administrative services. 50,000 adults and low-income people will receive a hot lunch. More than 3,000 people will be able to eat in the country’s public dining rooms and some 300,000 will receive basic necessities packages. BGN 50 continues to support the pensions of 2.1 million pensioners, and in April 392,000 pensioners with pensions of BGN 300.01 to BGN 369 will receive a one-time supplement of BGN 120 for food. All types of social support for people with disabilities continue and salaries for personal assistants increase. The amount of the heating aid will again be around BGN 500 throughout the winter season.
In the new 2021, all families with children enrolled in grades I and VIII will be able to receive 300 BGN of aid. BGN 73 million has also been provided to support families with children under 14 years of age who study remotely. Families will be entitled to child benefits or income tax relief, and low-income individuals will be entitled to both. The amount of tax relief for children is increased over the amount of the parents’ annual taxable income.
We are working on measures to preserve employment, we have mainly focused on the “Save me” measure for closed businesses. As of January 1 we increase the benefit payment and it will be 75% of gross salary. We do our best to make rhythmic payments. , which up to now is almost 11 million BGN, we have a total of around 50 million BGN under this measure “, said during the working meeting the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Denitsa Sacheva.
Denitsa Sacheva was born on November 2, 1973 in the city of Sofia. From 2017 to December 2019 is. Minister Sacheva added that the sponsorship care scheme is currently open and municipalities can apply. “The standards for social services have also been increased. Municipalities can also request the so-called ‘COVID standard’, through which disinfectants and protective equipment can be purchased in homes for the elderly and people with disabilities, “he added. the Minister of Labor and Social Policy.
In the current year, the 60/40 job maintenance measure continues to operate, for which BGN 600 million is forecast. The 80/20 measure for the “Tourism”, “Hotels and restaurants” sectors continues with 40 million BGN until the end of March. “and” Transportation. “Until March 31, closed business workers will be able to receive compensation in the amount of 75% of their insurance income.
Minister Lachezar Borisov
Lachezar Borisov was born in 1978 in the city of Samokov. He graduated with honors from Konstantin High School reports that through the Ministry of Economy, the state has assisted Bulgarian companies with more than 500 million BGN since the beginning of the pandemic. “We expect this process to accelerate significantly in the coming months and we expect to double that amount,” he said. The economy minister said that 2,538 companies have already submitted applications to participate in the program, in which the ministry is working together with the National Revenue Agency. The European Commission is expected to notify the scheme soon so that it can work. “During this month we will consider 3,354 applications for the assistance program for micro and small businesses. We have already signed 147 contracts worth BGN 65.6 million, which support investments under the production capacity procedure of medium-sized companies,” he said. Minister Borissov. .
During the working meeting, he also reported that the aid sent by the Bulgarian state in connection with the strong earthquake had reached Croatia. With the support of the Bulgarian army, 100 radiators and 500 folding beds have already been received in Croatia. Trucks with mineral water also travel to the country. Bulgarian companies have also expressed their desire to help the Croatian people.
Deputy Prime Minister Krassimir Karakachanov
Krassimir Donchev Karakachanov is Deputy Prime Minister for Public Order and Security highlights the increase in income in the security sector. “For the fourth consecutive year, the income of employees in the security sector, both military and police, has increased. Four consecutive years at 10%. If we take the cumulative effect, the real increase in salaries of people in the sector is around 48% – something that has never happened in the practice of the armed forces, ”said the deputy prime minister.
Karakachanov also focused on the funds allocated for the modernization and restoration of military equipment and investments in army capabilities. “The funds are going to security, but also to the Bulgarian economy,” the deputy prime minister said, citing projects for frigates, special forces vehicles and the modernization of T-72 tanks.
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