Future of work – acquiring of appropriate knowledge and skills to meet the needs of future jobs

Future of work – acquiring of appropriate knowledge and skills to meet the needs of future jobs

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Coca-Cola HBC Volunteers Reforest the Burned Area of Youth Hill in Plovdiv

Coca-Cola HBC Volunteers Reforest the Burned Area of Youth Hill in Plovdiv

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2023

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2023

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The Pandemic Increases Social and Economic Inequalities

The Pandemic Increases Social and Economic Inequalities

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Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2019

Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2019

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Bulgaria's Unemployment Levels Remain Unchanged in Feb 2014

Bulgaria's Unemployment Levels Remain Unchanged in Feb 2014

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2024

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2024

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One-stop-shop for coronavirus health information and travel possibilities now available on Android and iOS

One-stop-shop for coronavirus health information and travel possibilities now available on Android and iOS

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PISA: Bulgarian students come last in Europe

PISA: Bulgarian students come last in Europe

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Bulgaria's unemployment rises to 9.78% in January

Bulgaria's unemployment rises to 9.78% in January

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BIA: the current posting of workers regimen should stay

BIA: the current posting of workers regimen should stay

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Small companies create 85 per cent of new jobs in EU, European Commission says

Small companies create 85 per cent of new jobs in EU, European Commission says

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DECLARATION of the members of the Expert Advisory Board on the case on "Corporate Commercial Bank (ССВ)"

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Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Hits 11.5% in Q3 2012

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Hits 11.5% in Q3 2012

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Kamen Kolev, Vice President of BIA will attend the UK Presidency Conference of CSR

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Employers look for skills and competences, not for diplomas

Employers look for skills and competences, not for diplomas

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M. Mincheva: AI should not become a source of new divisions, but a tool for stronger economies, better jobs and sustainable growth

M. Mincheva: AI should not become a source of new divisions, but a tool for stronger economies, better jobs and sustainable growth

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Trade unions and employers propose updating of the national trilateral agreement

Trade unions and employers propose updating of the national trilateral agreement

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What will the electronic employment record look like?

What will the electronic employment record look like?

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BIA’s President moderates a round table on

BIA’s President moderates a round table on "Social Economy, Social Policy, CSR"

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Contract until an average increase of the minimum insurance levels (MIL) for 2015 is 4.2%.

Contract until an average increase of the minimum insurance levels (MIL) for 2015 is 4.2%.

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Silver Fund is not govt's deposit: economist

Silver Fund is not govt's deposit: economist

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Youth employment: Commission proposes package of measures

Youth employment: Commission proposes package of measures

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BIA welcomes the presentation of the Ministry of Finance draft amendments to the Social Security Code

BIA welcomes the presentation of the Ministry of Finance draft amendments to the Social Security Code

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United Nations Development Programme an extended meeting of the Advisory Board of the Bulgarian Global Compact Network

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June 19th 2007: Grey Economy Discussion

June 19th 2007: Grey Economy Discussion

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Bulgaria ranked 54th in Global Competitiveness Report

Bulgaria ranked 54th in Global Competitiveness Report

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BIA supports amendments to the Labour Code regarding telework

BIA supports amendments to the Labour Code regarding telework

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First  introduce voluntary professional standards in the security industry by sector competency model

First introduce voluntary professional standards in the security industry by sector competency model

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Russe Industrial Association collects applications for a youth exchange program

Russe Industrial Association collects applications for a youth exchange program

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Bulgarian students place last but one in PISA research

Bulgarian students place last but one in PISA research

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BIA: Encouraging the employer to hire people with disabilities is better than sanctions

BIA: Encouraging the employer to hire people with disabilities is better than sanctions

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In the first quarter of 2025, compared to the first quarter of 2024, the total hourly labour cost rose by 12.4%

In the first quarter of 2025, compared to the first quarter of 2024, the total hourly labour cost rose by 12.4%

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257,100 students enrolled at Bulgaria’s universities in 2014/2015

257,100 students enrolled at Bulgaria’s universities in 2014/2015

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Daniela Simidchieva: Financial incentives for businesses if introduced dual system

Daniela Simidchieva: Financial incentives for businesses if introduced dual system

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Bulgarian Social Minister Strikes National Stats Unemployment Data

Bulgarian Social Minister Strikes National Stats Unemployment Data

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Main Labour Force Survey Results - Second quarter of 2026

Main Labour Force Survey Results - Second quarter of 2026

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Press conference at BIA

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2023

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2023

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Research on the Educational and Vocational Qualification Structure of the Workforce at National, Sector, and Regional Level

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BIA protested against the proposed new CRITERIA regarding national representation of employers' organizations

BIA protested against the proposed new CRITERIA regarding national representation of employers' organizations

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EESC wants ambitious, inclusive employment policies to meet Europe’s 2030 targets

EESC wants ambitious, inclusive employment policies to meet Europe’s 2030 targets

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GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, Jan 2015

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, Jan 2015

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Poverty in Bulgaria Up 2%

Poverty in Bulgaria Up 2%

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Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the Third Quarter of 2020

Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the Third Quarter of 2020

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CURRENT SITUATION ON THE LABOUR MARKET IN BULGARIA: One of five people under 24 years old is undereducated; Workforce quality is deteriorating; Popula

CURRENT SITUATION ON THE LABOUR MARKET IN BULGARIA: One of five people under 24 years old is undereducated; Workforce quality is deteriorating; Popula

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Bulgarian Railways to Go on Strike against Cuts

Bulgarian Railways to Go on Strike against Cuts

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Business and trade unions in an argument about the minimum wage

Business and trade unions in an argument about the minimum wage

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Refugees from Ukraine and the Bulgarian labor market - how integration happens

Refugees from Ukraine and the Bulgarian labor market - how integration happens

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BIA became part of the UN Global Compact

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Employers, unionists are against revision of State Budget 2014

Employers, unionists are against revision of State Budget 2014

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Better governance of public finances and reforms in the social, health and banking sectors recommended by the EU Council for Bulgaria

Better governance of public finances and reforms in the social, health and banking sectors recommended by the EU Council for Bulgaria

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Seizing the final chance to improve the pay transparency trilogue deal

Seizing the final chance to improve the pay transparency trilogue deal

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Burnout: Will Every Second Bulgarian Suffer From Emotional Burnout In 10 Years?

Burnout: Will Every Second Bulgarian Suffer From Emotional Burnout In 10 Years?

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European business seeks a step change in EU social policy

European business seeks a step change in EU social policy

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Bulgaria's FinMin Firm on Not Hiking Minimum Wage

Bulgaria's FinMin Firm on Not Hiking Minimum Wage

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Bulgarian Industrial Association Sets Conditions for Supporting Bulgaria's 2026 State, Health and Social Insurance Budgets

Bulgarian Industrial Association Sets Conditions for Supporting Bulgaria's 2026 State, Health and Social Insurance Budgets

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April 2017 - Euro area unemployment at 9.3% - EU28 at 7.8%

April 2017 - Euro area unemployment at 9.3% - EU28 at 7.8%

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The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, the leaders of the nationally represented employers’ organizations and the trade unions signed a Pact for Economic and

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Radosvet Radev protects the rights of Bulgarian carriers to the President of BusinessEurope

Radosvet Radev protects the rights of Bulgarian carriers to the President of BusinessEurope

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2021

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2021

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Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2014

Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2014

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The growth of minimum wage - a problem or a solution to improve living standards?

The growth of minimum wage - a problem or a solution to improve living standards?

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During times of crisis, an increase in the minimum wage will lead to higher unemployment rates

During times of crisis, an increase in the minimum wage will lead to higher unemployment rates

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Bulgaria in 5th place among the best countries for retirement in Europe

Bulgaria in 5th place among the best countries for retirement in Europe

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Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Second Quarter of 2021

Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Second Quarter of 2021

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BIA establishes 16 Sectoral Councils for digital skills

BIA establishes 16 Sectoral Councils for digital skills

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Will the business recover from another lockdown?

Will the business recover from another lockdown?

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2021 ends with a record low unemployment level

2021 ends with a record low unemployment level

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BIA is hosting two-day training for employers from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

BIA is hosting two-day training for employers from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

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Employers from Central Asia and Caucasus are being trained in Bulgaria in the frames of ILO project

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Bulgaria’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 8% in Q2 2016

Bulgaria’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 8% in Q2 2016

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Dobri Mitrev: Our main focus is improving the level of digital skills

Dobri Mitrev: Our main focus is improving the level of digital skills

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Is a four-day week imaginable in Bulgaria?

Is a four-day week imaginable in Bulgaria?

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Burgas and Stara Zagora BECAME PART OF THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR THE EVALUATION OF Workforce Competencies

Burgas and Stara Zagora BECAME PART OF THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR THE EVALUATION OF Workforce Competencies

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Bulgaria Registered 0% Inflation in January

Bulgaria Registered 0% Inflation in January

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Forth Quarter of 2020

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Forth Quarter of 2020

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Every Fourth Bulgarian With University Degree Works Abroad

Every Fourth Bulgarian With University Degree Works Abroad

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Bulgaria competition watchdog to investigate medicine monopoly claims

Bulgaria competition watchdog to investigate medicine monopoly claims

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Parliament approves landmark rules to boost gender equality on corporate boards

Parliament approves landmark rules to boost gender equality on corporate boards

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Pension funds swing to profit in 2009

Pension funds swing to profit in 2009

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FinMin Reassures Bulgarians, Pledges New Minimum Wage Hike

FinMin Reassures Bulgarians, Pledges New Minimum Wage Hike

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Will there be a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage?

Will there be a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage?

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2024

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2024

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Four-Day Workweek: Is It Possible in Bulgaria?

Four-Day Workweek: Is It Possible in Bulgaria?

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ABEO's Declaration on the Summarized Calculation of the Working Time

ABEO's Declaration on the Summarized Calculation of the Working Time

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Bulgaria’s Official Unemployment Rate Drops to 11.8% March 2013

Bulgaria’s Official Unemployment Rate Drops to 11.8% March 2013

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2019

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2019

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Written statement directive: yes to modernisation, no to new burdens on companies

Written statement directive: yes to modernisation, no to new burdens on companies

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2024

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2024

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NSI reports a 12% annual increase of prices in industry

NSI reports a 12% annual increase of prices in industry

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Tomcho Tomov: Bulgarian economy and current industrial relations need new regulations

Tomcho Tomov: Bulgarian economy and current industrial relations need new regulations

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EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS: RIGHT AIMS, WRONG APPROACH

EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS: RIGHT AIMS, WRONG APPROACH

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Population and Demographic processes - 2025 - final data

Population and Demographic processes - 2025 - final data

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BIA opinion on Ordinance of amendment and supplement of Regulation № 5 from 2002 about the content and timing of the notification on Art. 62, para 5 of the Labour

BIA opinion on Ordinance of amendment and supplement of Regulation № 5 from 2002 about the content and timing of the notification on Art. 62, para 5 of the Labour

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Radosvet Radev: The worker has to be sated, the businessman – hungry for challenges

Radosvet Radev: The worker has to be sated, the businessman – hungry for challenges

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Four Bulgarians have been approved for participation in the reference groups of the European project ESCO

Four Bulgarians have been approved for participation in the reference groups of the European project ESCO

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BIA for effective reform of the Pension Insurance System

BIA for effective reform of the Pension Insurance System

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Labour Force Survey 2017, Main Results

Labour Force Survey 2017, Main Results

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Employees Under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries in 2023

Employees Under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries in 2023

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Second Quarter of 2020

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Second Quarter of 2020

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Main Labour Force Survey Results, Third Quarter of 2023

Main Labour Force Survey Results, Third Quarter of 2023

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NCTC held a remote session

NCTC held a remote session

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World Bank, EP – Corporate Governance Seminar

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Dr. Tomcho Tomov: Education in Bulgaria creates unemployed people

Dr. Tomcho Tomov: Education in Bulgaria creates unemployed people

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BIA does not support the new minimum wage proposal from 1 January 2024

BIA does not support the new minimum wage proposal from 1 January 2024

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What is the cost of man-hour worked in Bulgaria?

What is the cost of man-hour worked in Bulgaria?

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BIA is concerned about the hasty arrangement for the posting of workers in the EU

BIA is concerned about the hasty arrangement for the posting of workers in the EU

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GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, Feb 2016

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, Feb 2016

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The National Employment Agency launches study on the employer's needs for staff

The National Employment Agency launches study on the employer's needs for staff

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Bulgaria ranked 4th in EU in number of judges: official

Bulgaria ranked 4th in EU in number of judges: official

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Bulgaria’s Unemployed 12.9% in November – Eurostat

Bulgaria’s Unemployed 12.9% in November – Eurostat

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Bulgaria's Ruling Party 'Optimistic' about Minimum Salary, Pension Raise

Bulgaria's Ruling Party 'Optimistic' about Minimum Salary, Pension Raise

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Employees and average wages and salaries - Second quarter of 2026

Employees and average wages and salaries - Second quarter of 2026

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Business representatives discuss lack of staff in Shumen

Business representatives discuss lack of staff in Shumen

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MLSP awards the first annual awards for corporate social responsibility

MLSP awards the first annual awards for corporate social responsibility

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Pension Insurance in the Republic of Bulgaria – Current Problems and Necessary Reforms

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Pension reforms should be made in a voyage and with subsequent dialogue and consensus building public consensus

Pension reforms should be made in a voyage and with subsequent dialogue and consensus building public consensus

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BIA: Government to submit year-end platform for economic recovery and growth, which will  be carried over till the end of its mandate

BIA: Government to submit year-end platform for economic recovery and growth, which will be carried over till the end of its mandate

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Life Expectancy at Birth in the Period 2020 - 2022

Life Expectancy at Birth in the Period 2020 - 2022

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GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, Jan 2016

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, Jan 2016

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According to BIA's survey: Only 17% of the employers haven't adopted forms of remote employment

According to BIA's survey: Only 17% of the employers haven't adopted forms of remote employment

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Will the parliament have time for the changes related to the private pension funds

Will the parliament have time for the changes related to the private pension funds

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EC supported measures against smoking, taken in Bulgaria

EC supported measures against smoking, taken in Bulgaria

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Skills for the future a priority of the Bulgarian EU Presidency

Skills for the future a priority of the Bulgarian EU Presidency

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Main Labour Force Survey Results, First Quarter of 2025

Main Labour Force Survey Results, First Quarter of 2025

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Bulgaria Court Revokes 2015 Minimum Wage Bill

Bulgaria Court Revokes 2015 Minimum Wage Bill

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Some 500,000 people to leave the grey economy

Some 500,000 people to leave the grey economy

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Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Up 0.7 pp in Q3 Y/Y

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Up 0.7 pp in Q3 Y/Y

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Commission presents European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience

Commission presents European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience

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Kamen Kolev, Vice President of the Bulgarian Industrial Association participates in a Regional Forum on "Corporate Social Responsibility for SMEs in C

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Main Labour Force Survey Results for the First Quarter of 2017

Main Labour Force Survey Results for the First Quarter of 2017

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Is it possible to raise the minimum wage?

Is it possible to raise the minimum wage?

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BIA SUPPORTS THE DRAFT LAW ON FOREIGNERS IN BULGARIA, SUBMITTED BY THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

BIA SUPPORTS THE DRAFT LAW ON FOREIGNERS IN BULGARIA, SUBMITTED BY THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

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Legal migration: Attracting skills and talent to the EU

Legal migration: Attracting skills and talent to the EU

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Access to the labor market in Bulgaria for citizens of Ukraine

Access to the labor market in Bulgaria for citizens of Ukraine

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2020

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2020

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Labour cost index - Fourth quarter of 2025

Labour cost index - Fourth quarter of 2025

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NEA: The Level of Registered Unemployment for December is 6.7%

NEA: The Level of Registered Unemployment for December is 6.7%

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Higher wages and pensions to cost Bulgarian Budget 400M leva

Higher wages and pensions to cost Bulgarian Budget 400M leva

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The vice-president of BIA, Mr. Kamen Kolev, represented IOE during the sub-regional “Employment Strategies in the Face of Globalization” conference fo

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The potential of refugees from Ukraine on the labor market in Bulgaria

The potential of refugees from Ukraine on the labor market in Bulgaria

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Philippe de Buck: EU to invest in education, science and infrastructure

Philippe de Buck: EU to invest in education, science and infrastructure

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The International Labor Organization publishes its report on the effects of COVID-19 on the labor market

The International Labor Organization publishes its report on the effects of COVID-19 on the labor market

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Stanislav Popdonchev: Investing in people and high-tech is key to the future of the labor market

Stanislav Popdonchev: Investing in people and high-tech is key to the future of the labor market

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Mariya Mincheva participated in a conference dedicated to green skills in vocational education and training

Mariya Mincheva participated in a conference dedicated to green skills in vocational education and training

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Bulgaria Mulls Raising Minimum Wage in 2015

Bulgaria Mulls Raising Minimum Wage in 2015

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COVID19: EU institutions and Members states must support and protect businesses and workers

COVID19: EU institutions and Members states must support and protect businesses and workers

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PROPOSALS FROM THE SOCIAL PARTNERS for changes in labor and social security legislation

PROPOSALS FROM THE SOCIAL PARTNERS for changes in labor and social security legislation

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Tackling skills shortages & inactivity head-on to deliver a resilient labour market

Tackling skills shortages & inactivity head-on to deliver a resilient labour market

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June 30 - deadline for submitting applications for the

June 30 - deadline for submitting applications for the "Keep me" program

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Minister Sacheva: State assistance available during the new lockdown

Minister Sacheva: State assistance available during the new lockdown

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The National Competence Assessment System was successfully upgraded with five new sectors under a project implemented by MLSP in partnership with BIA

The National Competence Assessment System was successfully upgraded with five new sectors under a project implemented by MLSP in partnership with BIA

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Population and Demographic Processes in 2024

Population and Demographic Processes in 2024

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BAPM with proposals to facilitate access for refugees from Ukraine to the labor market in Bulgaria

BAPM with proposals to facilitate access for refugees from Ukraine to the labor market in Bulgaria

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The business in Yambol has clients, buildings, machines and capital, but no people!

The business in Yambol has clients, buildings, machines and capital, but no people!

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AOBE presented its position on the draft State Budget, Social Security Budget, and NHIF Budget for 2026

AOBE presented its position on the draft State Budget, Social Security Budget, and NHIF Budget for 2026

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BusinessEurope: t is high time that the EU acknowledges the role of economic migration in helping to address Europe’s labour and skills needs

BusinessEurope: t is high time that the EU acknowledges the role of economic migration in helping to address Europe’s labour and skills needs

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BIA’s Board of Management approves a position on the principles for determination of minimum wage and main expectations to the 2022 state budget

BIA’s Board of Management approves a position on the principles for determination of minimum wage and main expectations to the 2022 state budget

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900 Bulgarians find work in EU countries in the first six months of the year

900 Bulgarians find work in EU countries in the first six months of the year

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Main Labour Force Survey Results - Second quarter of 2025

Main Labour Force Survey Results - Second quarter of 2025

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DIGITAL SKILL LEVELS LAGGING LABOR MARKET REQUIREMENTS

DIGITAL SKILL LEVELS LAGGING LABOR MARKET REQUIREMENTS

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Measures in support of business and employment must not be cancelled abruptly

Measures in support of business and employment must not be cancelled abruptly

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Employers can apply for funding for projects to provide an accessible environment for people with disabilities

Employers can apply for funding for projects to provide an accessible environment for people with disabilities

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Dutch keep Bulgaria, Romania in Schengen waiting room

Dutch keep Bulgaria, Romania in Schengen waiting room

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Recruit4Tomorrow project: Key findings and future challenges for recruiting workers from third-countries

Recruit4Tomorrow project: Key findings and future challenges for recruiting workers from third-countries

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THE MINIMUM WAGE FORMULA IS A THREAT TO THE STABILITY OF THE ECONOMY

THE MINIMUM WAGE FORMULA IS A THREAT TO THE STABILITY OF THE ECONOMY

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Labour Force Survey 2024, Main Results

Labour Force Survey 2024, Main Results

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The Bulgarian Industrial Association Held a Press Conference Today on the Pension System Reform during an Economic Crisis

The Bulgarian Industrial Association Held a Press Conference Today on the Pension System Reform during an Economic Crisis

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60% of Bulgaria's Unemployed Stay Jobless for over 1 Year

60% of Bulgaria's Unemployed Stay Jobless for over 1 Year

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Important For Employers who want to receive Funds for the Period Before 1.10.2020 by the Second Design of the 60/40 Measure

Important For Employers who want to receive Funds for the Period Before 1.10.2020 by the Second Design of the 60/40 Measure

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Labour cost index - First quarter of 2026

Labour cost index - First quarter of 2026

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Main Labour Force Survey Results - First quarter of 2026

Main Labour Force Survey Results - First quarter of 2026

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Official start of the European

Official start of the European "Digital Transformation of the World of Work" project

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EC: MyCompetence offers good practices and sets an example for other EU countries

EC: MyCompetence offers good practices and sets an example for other EU countries

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Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry

Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry

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Inflation, Employees, Average Wage and GDP – April 2025

Inflation, Employees, Average Wage and GDP – April 2025

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Subject: The EC Proposal for a Framework Directive on Minimum Wages

Subject: The EC Proposal for a Framework Directive on Minimum Wages

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Bulgarians aging and getting fewer, economy withering

Bulgarians aging and getting fewer, economy withering

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Employment and Social Developments in Europe: 2019 review highlights that tackling climate change can be a driver for growth and jobs

Employment and Social Developments in Europe: 2019 review highlights that tackling climate change can be a driver for growth and jobs

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Industry on the rise by 9.3%, construction sector to shrink by 14.5%

Industry on the rise by 9.3%, construction sector to shrink by 14.5%

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BIA does not support the Increase of the Minimum Wage for 2021.

BIA does not support the Increase of the Minimum Wage for 2021.

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Stanislav Popdonchev: Responsible business conduct standards are an opportunity, not a burden

Stanislav Popdonchev: Responsible business conduct standards are an opportunity, not a burden

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AOBE’s standpoint on MLSP’s proposal for a project for tripartite agreement on minimum wage

AOBE’s standpoint on MLSP’s proposal for a project for tripartite agreement on minimum wage

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155 small firms to receive funding in first wave of grants under EU SME Instrument

155 small firms to receive funding in first wave of grants under EU SME Instrument

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GDP and Labor productivity for the Second Quarter of 2018 (preliminary data

GDP and Labor productivity for the Second Quarter of 2018 (preliminary data

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Easy-to-follow rules protect the health of workers in heat

Easy-to-follow rules protect the health of workers in heat

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BIA: Every sixth unemployed young people up to 25 years has never commenced work

BIA: Every sixth unemployed young people up to 25 years has never commenced work

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2023

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2023

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BIA standpoint on the draft budgets of the State, National Health Insurance Fund and State Social Security

BIA standpoint on the draft budgets of the State, National Health Insurance Fund and State Social Security

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Bulgarian Machinery Manufacturers to Participate in Indian Industrial Expo

Bulgarian Machinery Manufacturers to Participate in Indian Industrial Expo

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Bulgarian Industrial Association: Against whom have agreed, gentlemens?

Bulgarian Industrial Association: Against whom have agreed, gentlemens?

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According to NSC data Bulgarian population will melt down to between 6.3 and 6.5 million in 2035: Assoc. Prof. Elitsa Dimitrova

According to NSC data Bulgarian population will melt down to between 6.3 and 6.5 million in 2035: Assoc. Prof. Elitsa Dimitrova

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The difference between salaries in the private and public sector: What lies behind the growing gap?

The difference between salaries in the private and public sector: What lies behind the growing gap?

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BusinessEurope offers to the ETUC to negotiate the revision of the European Works Councils Directive

BusinessEurope offers to the ETUC to negotiate the revision of the European Works Councils Directive

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Sectoral online meetings held on the generational differences of the workplace

Sectoral online meetings held on the generational differences of the workplace

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Maria Mincheva: Skill development strategies must be an integral part of overall economic strategies

Maria Mincheva: Skill development strategies must be an integral part of overall economic strategies

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The electronic employment record book would be a significant convenience for workers

The electronic employment record book would be a significant convenience for workers

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Bozhidar Danev: PENSION SYSTEMS require less privileges and more transparency

Bozhidar Danev: PENSION SYSTEMS require less privileges and more transparency

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Posting of workers: A bad deal that will harm the functioning of the Single Market for services

Posting of workers: A bad deal that will harm the functioning of the Single Market for services

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European Commission: Key infringements and decisions by policy area

European Commission: Key infringements and decisions by policy area

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Maria Mincheva: The skills we have will determine Europe's future

Maria Mincheva: The skills we have will determine Europe's future

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Labor costs increase by 9.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Labor costs increase by 9.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

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Less than 5% of households own two-thirds of the money in deposits in Bulgaria

Less than 5% of households own two-thirds of the money in deposits in Bulgaria

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Guides in the field of social innovation

Guides in the field of social innovation

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STUDY OF NEED FOR highly skilled workforce in the BULGARIAN LABOUR

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Bulgaria's Business Environment Ranks 46th Worldwide

Bulgaria's Business Environment Ranks 46th Worldwide

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Main Labour Force Survey Results, First Quarter of 2023

Main Labour Force Survey Results, First Quarter of 2023

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GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, December 2015

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, December 2015

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SOCIAL DIALOGUE PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

SOCIAL DIALOGUE PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

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The NEA shares information for employers receiving support under the 60/40 measure

The NEA shares information for employers receiving support under the 60/40 measure

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Home Office: Separating the Workplace from your Personal Time

Home Office: Separating the Workplace from your Personal Time

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More than 50 000 people in Bulgaria lost their jobs in January 2012

More than 50 000 people in Bulgaria lost their jobs in January 2012

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22% of young Bulgarians neither study nor work

22% of young Bulgarians neither study nor work

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Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Introduces a New National Classification of Occupations

Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Introduces a New National Classification of Occupations

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Bulgarian Business Demands Upping All Retirement Pensions

Bulgarian Business Demands Upping All Retirement Pensions

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Proposal for establishment of a specialized fund for raising minimum pensions

Proposal for establishment of a specialized fund for raising minimum pensions

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EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

EU Anti-Poverty Strategy

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Platform Work Directive: BusinessEurope message ahead of EU Member States' meeting

Platform Work Directive: BusinessEurope message ahead of EU Member States' meeting

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Maria Mincheva: Ukrainian citizens with humanitarian or refugee status can work in our country

Maria Mincheva: Ukrainian citizens with humanitarian or refugee status can work in our country

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Bulgaria's 2015 Draft Budget Includes Minimum Wage Freeze

Bulgaria's 2015 Draft Budget Includes Minimum Wage Freeze

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The role and importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills - a BusinessEurope position paper

The role and importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills - a BusinessEurope position paper

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Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Second quarter of 2018

Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Second quarter of 2018

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Bojidar Danev: Disappearing Jobs Due to Technological Advances

Bojidar Danev: Disappearing Jobs Due to Technological Advances

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The Bulgarian Industrial Association presents a study on corporate experience in managing workplace stress and professional burnout

The Bulgarian Industrial Association presents a study on corporate experience in managing workplace stress and professional burnout

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BIA: Some 16% of employers plan to increase salaries in 2011

BIA: Some 16% of employers plan to increase salaries in 2011

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BIA and EVIC are working on new curricula for electrical mobility

BIA and EVIC are working on new curricula for electrical mobility

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STATEMENT OF BIA regarding the new criteria for representativeness of employers' organizations

STATEMENT OF BIA regarding the new criteria for representativeness of employers' organizations

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EC: May Infringements package: key decisions

EC: May Infringements package: key decisions

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BIA: Urgent to focus on competencies and skills, not just the knowledge of the educational system

BIA: Urgent to focus on competencies and skills, not just the knowledge of the educational system

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Radosvet Radev: Bulgarian economy is lacking between 120 000 and 150 000 people

Radosvet Radev: Bulgarian economy is lacking between 120 000 and 150 000 people

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Labour Force Survey 2023, Main Results

Labour Force Survey 2023, Main Results

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EESC Employers’ Group presents counter-opinion on platform work

EESC Employers’ Group presents counter-opinion on platform work

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Commission presents Complementary Climate Delegated Act to accelerate decarbonisation

Commission presents Complementary Climate Delegated Act to accelerate decarbonisation

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GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2016

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2016

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BIA's Management Board position on the minimum wage and main expectations to the 2022 State Budget

BIA's Management Board position on the minimum wage and main expectations to the 2022 State Budget

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Advisory Board for the optimization of the social security system will prepare options for reforms in social security legislation

Advisory Board for the optimization of the social security system will prepare options for reforms in social security legislation

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4 Key priorities were set by Employers' organizations for 2012 06.01.2012g.

4 Key priorities were set by Employers' organizations for 2012 06.01.2012g.

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Commission adopts proposals for a European Labour Authority and for access to social protection

Commission adopts proposals for a European Labour Authority and for access to social protection

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Jasmina Saraivanova: The unemployment map shows the necessity of better policies in the regions

Jasmina Saraivanova: The unemployment map shows the necessity of better policies in the regions

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Bulgaria Scores Highly in Personal Freedom and Choice - SPI

Bulgaria Scores Highly in Personal Freedom and Choice - SPI

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Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2017

Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2017

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Drastic rise in new retiree numbers

Drastic rise in new retiree numbers

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Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Second Quarter of 2018

Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Second Quarter of 2018

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M. Mincheva: We see no reforms - only a mechanical increase in taxes and social security contributions

M. Mincheva: We see no reforms - only a mechanical increase in taxes and social security contributions

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ESC adopts a position on the plan for the introduction of the European Pillar of Social Rights

ESC adopts a position on the plan for the introduction of the European Pillar of Social Rights

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Employees and average wages and salaries - Second quarter of 2025

Employees and average wages and salaries - Second quarter of 2025

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MEPs: Minimum wage is a remedy for inequality and in-work poverty

MEPs: Minimum wage is a remedy for inequality and in-work poverty

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Average Wage in Bulgaria Increased 4-fold in 2000-2015

Average Wage in Bulgaria Increased 4-fold in 2000-2015

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Social security rate cuts likely to be shelved

Social security rate cuts likely to be shelved

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EU Fair Mobility Package: a welcome boost for labour mobility

EU Fair Mobility Package: a welcome boost for labour mobility

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Salary setting mechanisms across EU Member States and the issue of seniority and variable pay – brief review of Eurofound material and findings

Salary setting mechanisms across EU Member States and the issue of seniority and variable pay – brief review of Eurofound material and findings

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BIA: Some 93% of businesses demand that state officials pay personal social security contributions

BIA: Some 93% of businesses demand that state officials pay personal social security contributions

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Bulgarians are among EU nations with lowest knowledge of foreign languages, Eurostat data shows

Bulgarians are among EU nations with lowest knowledge of foreign languages, Eurostat data shows

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Bulgaria once again ranks first in the eurozone for growth in labour costs

Bulgaria once again ranks first in the eurozone for growth in labour costs

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COMMON EU PLATFORM FACILITATES THIRD COUNTRY RECRUITMENT

COMMON EU PLATFORM FACILITATES THIRD COUNTRY RECRUITMENT

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Government discusses aid program for Ukrainians seeking protection in Bulgaria

Government discusses aid program for Ukrainians seeking protection in Bulgaria

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EESC Employers' Group lodges a counter opinion on adequate minimum wages

EESC Employers' Group lodges a counter opinion on adequate minimum wages

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"Machines Are Empty" - Labor hunger in Northeastern Bulgaria

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Coronavirus resurgence: Commission steps up action to reinforce preparedness and response measures across the EU

Coronavirus resurgence: Commission steps up action to reinforce preparedness and response measures across the EU

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8 people per hour leave Bulgaria

8 people per hour leave Bulgaria

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The General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) visited BIA today

The General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) visited BIA today

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Bulgarian Employers’ Associations Threaten to Leave ‘Useless’ Tripartite Cooperation Council

Bulgarian Employers’ Associations Threaten to Leave ‘Useless’ Tripartite Cooperation Council

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Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Fourth Quarter of 2023

Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Fourth Quarter of 2023

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Main Labour Force Survey Results, Fourth Quarter of 2021

Main Labour Force Survey Results, Fourth Quarter of 2021

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Youth Guarantee: Commission reviews 18 pilot projects

Youth Guarantee: Commission reviews 18 pilot projects

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Lack of staff and insufficient infrastructure are the main problems for business in Shumen

Lack of staff and insufficient infrastructure are the main problems for business in Shumen

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RIA - Ruse motivates schools to introduce corporate social responsibility

RIA - Ruse motivates schools to introduce corporate social responsibility

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Bojidar Danev: Today, the most strategic investment of the EU is its expansion

Bojidar Danev: Today, the most strategic investment of the EU is its expansion

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EC survey on the quality of internships in the EU

EC survey on the quality of internships in the EU

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BIA created 16 sectoral methodologies and programs for informal training for the development of digital skills

BIA created 16 sectoral methodologies and programs for informal training for the development of digital skills

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BIA: We could expect a second wave of unemployment by the end of the year

BIA: We could expect a second wave of unemployment by the end of the year

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Bulgaria's Q3, 2012 Unemployment Rate at 11.5%

Bulgaria's Q3, 2012 Unemployment Rate at 11.5%

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Bojidar Danev: We support the 4th scenario of the White paper on the future of Europe – “Doing less more efficiently”

Bojidar Danev: We support the 4th scenario of the White paper on the future of Europe – “Doing less more efficiently”

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BIA LAUNCHES A LARGE-SCALE 4-YEAR PROJECT IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BIA LAUNCHES A LARGE-SCALE 4-YEAR PROJECT IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

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AOBE presented its priorities for 2022

AOBE presented its priorities for 2022

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Household incomes increased by 9.8% in the third quarter of 2025.

Household incomes increased by 9.8% in the third quarter of 2025.

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Exposure to asbestos: MEPs adopt law to protect workers more robustly

Exposure to asbestos: MEPs adopt law to protect workers more robustly

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Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the Third Quarter of 2021

Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the Third Quarter of 2021

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COVID-19: Parliament approves crucial EU support measures

COVID-19: Parliament approves crucial EU support measures

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Open letter to the employers and trade unions on the decision of the problems in the CCB

Open letter to the employers and trade unions on the decision of the problems in the CCB

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MES supports the educational model of EVIC

MES supports the educational model of EVIC

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Third quarter 2015 compared with second quarter 2015 -18% of unemployed persons in the EU found a job

Third quarter 2015 compared with second quarter 2015 -18% of unemployed persons in the EU found a job

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Gender pay gap: Parliament adopts new rules on binding pay-transparency measures

Gender pay gap: Parliament adopts new rules on binding pay-transparency measures

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Recognition of Moldovian job applications under the Labor Migration Agreement

Recognition of Moldovian job applications under the Labor Migration Agreement

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BIA: Less universities but with a higher quality

BIA: Less universities but with a higher quality

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Main Labour Force Survey Results, Fourth Quarter of 2022

Main Labour Force Survey Results, Fourth Quarter of 2022

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The key to employment are skills not certificates

The key to employment are skills not certificates

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Every fourth employer in Bulgaria to hire employees over the next quarter

Every fourth employer in Bulgaria to hire employees over the next quarter

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Council approves EU law to improve gender balance on company boards

Council approves EU law to improve gender balance on company boards

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Bulgaria's Real Unemployment Rate Is 19%, Expert Claims

Bulgaria's Real Unemployment Rate Is 19%, Expert Claims

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Bozhidar Danev  will be a member of the Board of ESCO in the next term of office

Bozhidar Danev will be a member of the Board of ESCO in the next term of office

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Bulgarian Businesses Report Higher Labor Costs in Q1 2014

Bulgarian Businesses Report Higher Labor Costs in Q1 2014

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BusinessEurope reacts to the ECJ ruling on the Minimum Wage Directive

BusinessEurope reacts to the ECJ ruling on the Minimum Wage Directive

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Radosvet Radev -  Member of the jury in the Career Show Awards 2021 competition

Radosvet Radev - Member of the jury in the Career Show Awards 2021 competition

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Bulgarian Industrial Association opposes legislative changes on Silver fund

Bulgarian Industrial Association opposes legislative changes on Silver fund

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EC binds public procurement with labour conditions

EC binds public procurement with labour conditions

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WRITTEN STATEMENT - COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR THE DIRECTIVE ON TRANSPARENT AND PREDICTABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

WRITTEN STATEMENT - COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR THE DIRECTIVE ON TRANSPARENT AND PREDICTABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

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Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2020

Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2020

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Bulgaria plans gradual rise in retirement age, pension payments

Bulgaria plans gradual rise in retirement age, pension payments

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Bulgaria Registers 9% December 2010 Unemployment

Bulgaria Registers 9% December 2010 Unemployment

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Strike to Halt All Bulgarian Trains on November 24

Strike to Halt All Bulgarian Trains on November 24

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Bulgaria Registers Increase in Average Monthly Wage at End of 2014

Bulgaria Registers Increase in Average Monthly Wage at End of 2014

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BIA and the International Organization of Employers organized a Discussion on the “Collective Labour Bargaining at Branch Level” in Plovdiv on 1 a

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EESC Opinion on minimum income: Employers' Group for a pragmatic and efficient approach

EESC Opinion on minimum income: Employers' Group for a pragmatic and efficient approach

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Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2018

Main Labour Force Survey Results for the Third Quarter of 2018

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AOBE with proposals for emergency measures in connection with the crisis in Ukraine

AOBE with proposals for emergency measures in connection with the crisis in Ukraine

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Employers and trade unions will participate in the meeting on Monday NCTC

Employers and trade unions will participate in the meeting on Monday NCTC

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Weak infrastructure, slow administration and lack of staff – key problems of business in Plovdiv

Weak infrastructure, slow administration and lack of staff – key problems of business in Plovdiv

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BIA IS A PARTNER OF THE TV PROJECT “UNDERCOVER BOSS”

BIA IS A PARTNER OF THE TV PROJECT “UNDERCOVER BOSS”

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BIA standpoint on the Draft Law on Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria

BIA standpoint on the Draft Law on Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria

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Employment Agency started a new procedure for the 60/40 measure

Employment Agency started a new procedure for the 60/40 measure

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Nearly half of Bulgarian companies operate in the grey sector

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Social partners requested MEETING WITH THE PRIME MINISTER REGARDING THE PENSION REFORM

Social partners requested MEETING WITH THE PRIME MINISTER REGARDING THE PENSION REFORM

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AOBE presented its priorities for 2025

AOBE presented its priorities for 2025

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Subject: The Proposal of Changing the Methodology for Determining the Poverty Line

Subject: The Proposal of Changing the Methodology for Determining the Poverty Line

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UNICEF starts the new

UNICEF starts the new "Education for every child" campaign

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BIA delivered an Address to the political forces represented in the 40th National Assembly

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AOBE presents its priorities for 2019

AOBE presents its priorities for 2019

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GRIGOR DIMITROV: WITHOUT REFORMS WE WILL CONTINUE TO PAY EXTRA FOR HEALTHCARE

GRIGOR DIMITROV: WITHOUT REFORMS WE WILL CONTINUE TO PAY EXTRA FOR HEALTHCARE

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€3.4 billion REACT-EU pre-financing to Member States welcoming refugees fleeing Ukraine

€3.4 billion REACT-EU pre-financing to Member States welcoming refugees fleeing Ukraine

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BIA: increase in minimum wages increases unemployment

BIA: increase in minimum wages increases unemployment

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Unemployment rate in Bulgaria registers steady decline

Unemployment rate in Bulgaria registers steady decline

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Labour Force Survey 2019, Main Results

Labour Force Survey 2019, Main Results

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Employers and employees suggest measures to increase efficiency and transparency of social dialogue

Employers and employees suggest measures to increase efficiency and transparency of social dialogue

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BIA supports carriers' protest against the European mobility package

BIA supports carriers' protest against the European mobility package

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Employers in the EESC do not support the proposal to introduce a protocol on social progress to the European treaties

Employers in the EESC do not support the proposal to introduce a protocol on social progress to the European treaties

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Global agreement reached at ILO Conference on action for COVID-19 recovery

Global agreement reached at ILO Conference on action for COVID-19 recovery

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MLSP updates the financial support order of employees active in the shutdown sectors

MLSP updates the financial support order of employees active in the shutdown sectors

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Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2017

Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2017

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Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2017

Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2017

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European roadmap shows path towards common lifting of containment measures

European roadmap shows path towards common lifting of containment measures

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Euro zone unemployment at record high

Euro zone unemployment at record high

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CAMPUS - special place for educating older workforce in digital competences

CAMPUS - special place for educating older workforce in digital competences

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Productivity, Payment, Growth Tendencies

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Bulgarian Industrial Association Opposes Minimum Wage Hike Proposal

Bulgarian Industrial Association Opposes Minimum Wage Hike Proposal

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The Crisis makes employers cautious on Christmas bonuses

The Crisis makes employers cautious on Christmas bonuses

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Sofia University Rector, Prof. Ilchev and Bozhidar Danev, chairman of the Bulgarian Industrial Association, signed the Agreement

Sofia University Rector, Prof. Ilchev and Bozhidar Danev, chairman of the Bulgarian Industrial Association, signed the Agreement

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BIA adressses Minister Sacheva about the Employment Retention Measures

BIA adressses Minister Sacheva about the Employment Retention Measures

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Bojidar Danev was a key speaker during the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels

Bojidar Danev was a key speaker during the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels

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State abdicated health problems

State abdicated health problems

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Pension funds almost unaffected by crisis

Pension funds almost unaffected by crisis

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Bulgaria's Medica sales revenue grows 31% Y/Y in January-August

Bulgaria's Medica sales revenue grows 31% Y/Y in January-August

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How to deal with inflation and social problems?

How to deal with inflation and social problems?

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Labour Force Survey 2018, Main Results

Labour Force Survey 2018, Main Results

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Bulgarian Wins Prestigious International Network Contest

Bulgarian Wins Prestigious International Network Contest

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BIA Index 2025: Bulgaria has potential,  but reforms cannot wait

BIA Index 2025: Bulgaria has potential, but reforms cannot wait

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Business and the state seek coordination for hiring workers from third countries

Business and the state seek coordination for hiring workers from third countries

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Gross Domestic Product & Labor productivity - Third Quarter of 2020

Gross Domestic Product & Labor productivity - Third Quarter of 2020

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Employers’ views on European Commission initiative on the long-term unemployed

Employers’ views on European Commission initiative on the long-term unemployed

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Commission publishes directive on minimum wages

Commission publishes directive on minimum wages

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Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Still 9.78%

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Still 9.78%

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Joint project of ILO and BIA to reduce the informal economy by establishing contribution payment centers at the regional industrial association in sup

Joint project of ILO and BIA to reduce the informal economy by establishing contribution payment centers at the regional industrial association in sup

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Fair labour mobility: Commission welcomes agreement on the European Labour Authority

Fair labour mobility: Commission welcomes agreement on the European Labour Authority

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2016 THROUGH THE EYES OF BUSINESS

2016 THROUGH THE EYES OF BUSINESS

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MyCompetence is already used by over 30,000 users

MyCompetence is already used by over 30,000 users

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Do you know if your employees are engaged in what they do at work and with the business goals of your organization?

Do you know if your employees are engaged in what they do at work and with the business goals of your organization?

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0.9% growth in labor productivity in 2025, NSI reports

0.9% growth in labor productivity in 2025, NSI reports

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NSI: The number of employees in 2024 increased by 21.0 thousand, or by 0.9%, as compared to 2023

NSI: The number of employees in 2024 increased by 21.0 thousand, or by 0.9%, as compared to 2023

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100 million BGN EU funding to improve the working environment in enterprises

100 million BGN EU funding to improve the working environment in enterprises

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Grigor Dimitrov: SINGLE LIFTING of pensionable age will not solve the problem long term

Grigor Dimitrov: SINGLE LIFTING of pensionable age will not solve the problem long term

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The Employment Agency promotes job mobility for newcomers.

The Employment Agency promotes job mobility for newcomers.

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Crisis puts European social model to serious test

Crisis puts European social model to serious test

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Philip Morris Bulgaria is again Top Employer in the country

Philip Morris Bulgaria is again Top Employer in the country

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BIA: The reforms of social security systems must be made

BIA: The reforms of social security systems must be made "piece", without preliminary analysis and debate

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11% growth in wages in the fourth quarter of 2025 on an annual basis, the NSI reported

11% growth in wages in the fourth quarter of 2025 on an annual basis, the NSI reported

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In the third quarter of 2025, the activity rate of the population decreased by 0.5 p.p. on an annual basis

In the third quarter of 2025, the activity rate of the population decreased by 0.5 p.p. on an annual basis

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EC survey on the quality of internships in the EU

EC survey on the quality of internships in the EU

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Social and employment impact of Covid-19 calls for extraordinary measures

Social and employment impact of Covid-19 calls for extraordinary measures

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BIA does not underestimate the challenges to national security, but reminds that reforms are necessary in that sector

BIA does not underestimate the challenges to national security, but reminds that reforms are necessary in that sector

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BIA investigate the life cycle of qualifications and competences

BIA investigate the life cycle of qualifications and competences

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Tourism receives support from the Employment Agency through a national campaign

Tourism receives support from the Employment Agency through a national campaign

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Protecting people working through platforms: Commission launches a first-stage consultation of the social partners

Protecting people working through platforms: Commission launches a first-stage consultation of the social partners

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Every year Bulgarians pay more for health services

Every year Bulgarians pay more for health services

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50 actions that companies expect from the new Commission in the first 100 days

50 actions that companies expect from the new Commission in the first 100 days

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Bojidar Danev: The country should pay only for specialties which are in demand on the market.

Bojidar Danev: The country should pay only for specialties which are in demand on the market.

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Posting of workers: a bad compromise driven by political symbolism

Posting of workers: a bad compromise driven by political symbolism

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Employers' organizations do not support proposals for changes in the Armed Forces Reserve Act

Employers' organizations do not support proposals for changes in the Armed Forces Reserve Act

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Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Second Quarter of 2017

Quarterly Labour Cost Index, Second Quarter of 2017

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Bulgarian Trade Unions Fume over Wage Increase Controversy

Bulgarian Trade Unions Fume over Wage Increase Controversy

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Quarterly Labour Cost Index, First Quarter of 2022

Quarterly Labour Cost Index, First Quarter of 2022

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European employers discussed challenges to the labour market at a forum in Sofia

European employers discussed challenges to the labour market at a forum in Sofia

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Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the First Quarter of 2023

Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the First Quarter of 2023

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THE MAJORITY OF COMPANIES HAVE A LOW LEVEL OF DIGITALIZATION

THE MAJORITY OF COMPANIES HAVE A LOW LEVEL OF DIGITALIZATION

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More than 6.1 million workers trained under the Pact for Skills

More than 6.1 million workers trained under the Pact for Skills

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2020

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2020

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As Bulgaria empties, government struggles to dole out pension pot

As Bulgaria empties, government struggles to dole out pension pot

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Dimitar Brankov: The

Dimitar Brankov: The "wealth tax" might harm the middle class and the savings of the citizens

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Bojidar Danev: MyCompetence plays a key role in bringing the professional and educational standards

Bojidar Danev: MyCompetence plays a key role in bringing the professional and educational standards

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Kamen Kolev: Quick payments need to be transferred to the business sector and by the Bulgarian State

Kamen Kolev: Quick payments need to be transferred to the business sector and by the Bulgarian State

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Bulgaria's Average Wage Down 0.9% in Q3 2011

Bulgaria's Average Wage Down 0.9% in Q3 2011

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Subject: The 60/40 Measure

Subject: The 60/40 Measure

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Up to 200 000 jobs can be provided by Bulgarian employers to Ukrainian citizens

Up to 200 000 jobs can be provided by Bulgarian employers to Ukrainian citizens

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9-11 September - Project for encouraging of the social dialogue in the enterprises

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Pensions in Bulgaria Increase by 2.6 %

Pensions in Bulgaria Increase by 2.6 %

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New survey of European companies highlights critical labour and skills shortages

New survey of European companies highlights critical labour and skills shortages

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125 people from 37 companies participated in educational activities on how to apply the intergenerational approach

125 people from 37 companies participated in educational activities on how to apply the intergenerational approach

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Bulgarian Industrial Association reports rise in number of enterprises

Bulgarian Industrial Association reports rise in number of enterprises

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EU Climate Change Commissioner Taps Bulgaria's Back

EU Climate Change Commissioner Taps Bulgaria's Back

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On 4 June an extraordinary meeting of the IOE was held within the current 93rd Session of the International Labour Conference currently taking place i

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Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2016

Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, Third Quarter of 2016

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Labour costs up by 4.8%

Labour costs up by 4.8%

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Open entry for 2021 Responsible Business Awards

Open entry for 2021 Responsible Business Awards

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Unemployment rate persists at 10.8% in July

Unemployment rate persists at 10.8% in July

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Letter of the AOBE to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria on the veto on the amendments to the Labor Mobility Act

Letter of the AOBE to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria on the veto on the amendments to the Labor Mobility Act

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EC proposes measures in support of the social economy

EC proposes measures in support of the social economy

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The registered unemployment rate for May, 2021 - steadily reaching its pre-covid level

The registered unemployment rate for May, 2021 - steadily reaching its pre-covid level

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Bulgaria's Average Monthly Wage Up 4.3% in Q1 2013 Y/Y

Bulgaria's Average Monthly Wage Up 4.3% in Q1 2013 Y/Y

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Measures supporting affected businesses extended until mid-2021

Measures supporting affected businesses extended until mid-2021

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Address by Dimiter Brankov, Vice president of the BIA, Employer delegate to the 104-th International Labor Conference

Address by Dimiter Brankov, Vice president of the BIA, Employer delegate to the 104-th International Labor Conference

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Recruitment of third-country nationals – a way to reduce lack of staff on the Bulgarian labor market

Recruitment of third-country nationals – a way to reduce lack of staff on the Bulgarian labor market

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Updated population projection up to 2090

Updated population projection up to 2090

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BIA offers 36 free digital skills trainings

BIA offers 36 free digital skills trainings

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POWERYOU - leading people over 50 to an exciting journey to digital performances

POWERYOU - leading people over 50 to an exciting journey to digital performances

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Analysis of the Current Situation and Tendencies on the Labour Market and Workforce in Bulgaria

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BIA is an official partner of the Career Show 2021

BIA is an official partner of the Career Show 2021

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Bulgarians' Consumer Confidence Up 8% Jul 2012

Bulgarians' Consumer Confidence Up 8% Jul 2012

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Is there a political will and commitment for changes in pension system?

Is there a political will and commitment for changes in pension system?

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By 16.1% rose the total hourly labour cost for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021

By 16.1% rose the total hourly labour cost for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021

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Home office: Half of the employers will continue applying forms of remote work after the end of the pandemic

Home office: Half of the employers will continue applying forms of remote work after the end of the pandemic

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Bulgaria's Producer Price Index Down 2.9% Dec 2013 Y/Y

Bulgaria's Producer Price Index Down 2.9% Dec 2013 Y/Y

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Advancing gender equality in Europe is critical for economic growth, innovation, and social cohesion

Advancing gender equality in Europe is critical for economic growth, innovation, and social cohesion

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Unemployment rate dropped to 10.14% in March

Unemployment rate dropped to 10.14% in March

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Bulgaria’s competition watchdog fines Adipharm for drug imitation

Bulgaria’s competition watchdog fines Adipharm for drug imitation

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BIA’s proposal on changes in status and revenue sources of the Silver fund

BIA’s proposal on changes in status and revenue sources of the Silver fund

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Commission adopts Guidelines on collective agreements by solo self-employed people

Commission adopts Guidelines on collective agreements by solo self-employed people

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The Commission has launched the new version of the Europass platform

The Commission has launched the new version of the Europass platform

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Bojidar Danev: The economy operates within a year if the state is a good payer

Bojidar Danev: The economy operates within a year if the state is a good payer

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Leonid Hazday: There are jobs for Ukrainian citizens

Leonid Hazday: There are jobs for Ukrainian citizens

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By the increase in the minimum wage does not increase income and expenses!

By the increase in the minimum wage does not increase income and expenses!

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55 million euro from EU to reduce leave of  youth unemployment in Bulgaria to 2020

55 million euro from EU to reduce leave of youth unemployment in Bulgaria to 2020

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EU: Three countries with lowest unemployment rate

EU: Three countries with lowest unemployment rate

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Businesses, schools still not ready for dual education

Businesses, schools still not ready for dual education

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ILO shall distribute an analysis of the pension insurance in Bulgaria, conducted by AOBE

ILO shall distribute an analysis of the pension insurance in Bulgaria, conducted by AOBE

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Revision of the Posting of Workers Directive – BUSINESSEUROPE position

Revision of the Posting of Workers Directive – BUSINESSEUROPE position

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Geneva hosts the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference

Geneva hosts the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference

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Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2023 (preliminary data)

Gross Domestic Product for the Third Quarter of 2023 (preliminary data)

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2022 begins with increase in announced jobs in the real economy

2022 begins with increase in announced jobs in the real economy

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New deadlines for applications under measure 60/40 for the months of November and December 2021

New deadlines for applications under measure 60/40 for the months of November and December 2021

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Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers

Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers

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Deputy Jordan Hristoskov was designated chairman of the NCTC

Deputy Jordan Hristoskov was designated chairman of the NCTC

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Bulgarian FinMin Prepares Customs, Revenue Agency Merger

Bulgarian FinMin Prepares Customs, Revenue Agency Merger

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BIA: CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM are late and another delay would worsen even more problems

BIA: CHANGES IN SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM are late and another delay would worsen even more problems

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Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2018

Employees under Labour Contract and Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2018

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BIA launched an electronic platform for digital skills training

BIA launched an electronic platform for digital skills training

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The state will continue the support for employers until the end of July 2021.

The state will continue the support for employers until the end of July 2021.

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Bulgaria Slumps to 57th in World Competitiveness Scoreboard

Bulgaria Slumps to 57th in World Competitiveness Scoreboard

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MLSP updates Order for Preservation of Employment

MLSP updates Order for Preservation of Employment

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Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged In March

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged In March

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Еmployers’ Organizations Invite Trade unions for Negotiations about Minimum Wage

Еmployers’ Organizations Invite Trade unions for Negotiations about Minimum Wage

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2024

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2024

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Registered unemployment remains low in February

Registered unemployment remains low in February

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LIDL Bulgaria - TOP Employer for the third consecutive year

LIDL Bulgaria - TOP Employer for the third consecutive year

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GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, JULE 2016

GEMA - E-NEWSLETTER, JULE 2016

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What do you need to know about the electronic employment record?

What do you need to know about the electronic employment record?

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Main Labour Force Survey Results, Third Quarter of 2021

Main Labour Force Survey Results, Third Quarter of 2021

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Four-day workweek - too avant-garde for Bulgaria?

Four-day workweek - too avant-garde for Bulgaria?

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Nearly 150 000 jobs per year on average will provide a dual system

Nearly 150 000 jobs per year on average will provide a dual system

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OPENED the regional center for competency assessment in Bourgas

OPENED the regional center for competency assessment in Bourgas

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BULGARIA IS FIRST IN GROWTH OF SALARIES IN THE EU

BULGARIA IS FIRST IN GROWTH OF SALARIES IN THE EU

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Bulgaria to Receive EUR 100 M under EU Scheme for Boosting Youth Employment

Bulgaria to Receive EUR 100 M under EU Scheme for Boosting Youth Employment

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European survey *: 92% of Bulgarian adults expect vocational education to be a priority

European survey *: 92% of Bulgarian adults expect vocational education to be a priority

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Peer Review on “Competence Assessment System: MyCompetence”, Sofia (Bulgaria), 28-29 November 2019

Peer Review on “Competence Assessment System: MyCompetence”, Sofia (Bulgaria), 28-29 November 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions: the EU Return Policy

Frequently Asked Questions: the EU Return Policy

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Bulgaria Ranked 55th Out of 61 Competitive Economies

Bulgaria Ranked 55th Out of 61 Competitive Economies

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Minimum Monthly Wage in Bulgaria to Go Up September 1

Minimum Monthly Wage in Bulgaria to Go Up September 1

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Main Labour Force Survey Results, Third Quarter of 2024

Main Labour Force Survey Results, Third Quarter of 2024

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We borrow smaller and smaller mortgage loans and repay rapid loans in advance

We borrow smaller and smaller mortgage loans and repay rapid loans in advance

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Posting of workers: MEPs and Council strike a deal on pay and working conditions

Posting of workers: MEPs and Council strike a deal on pay and working conditions

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Euro area unemployment  rate at  10.3 %

Euro area unemployment rate at 10.3 %

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IOE members are invited to distribute the SDG Stock Take survey to their member companies ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit.

IOE members are invited to distribute the SDG Stock Take survey to their member companies ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit.

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Bulgarian NGO Urges Caretaker Govt, Trade Unions to Quit Populist Rhetoric

Bulgarian NGO Urges Caretaker Govt, Trade Unions to Quit Populist Rhetoric

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1/5 Bulgarian Employees Work in Gray Economy

1/5 Bulgarian Employees Work in Gray Economy

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Bulgarian Cabinet Slashes State Servants Paid Leave

Bulgarian Cabinet Slashes State Servants Paid Leave

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There cannot be social dimension without a sound economic foundation

There cannot be social dimension without a sound economic foundation

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Parliament endorsed EUR 1.6 billion for the National Health Fund in 2015

Parliament endorsed EUR 1.6 billion for the National Health Fund in 2015

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Bulgaria has been awarded by the UN Global Compact for responsible behavior of companies and consumers

Bulgaria has been awarded by the UN Global Compact for responsible behavior of companies and consumers

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Commission sets out strategy to promote decent work worldwide and prepares instrument for ban on forced labour products

Commission sets out strategy to promote decent work worldwide and prepares instrument for ban on forced labour products

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Social Minister uncontracted minimum insurance levels increases 4.2%

Social Minister uncontracted minimum insurance levels increases 4.2%

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Labour cost index - Third quarter of 2025

Labour cost index - Third quarter of 2025

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Europe's robots to become 'electronic persons' under draft plan

Europe's robots to become 'electronic persons' under draft plan

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BIA launches a project to increase the digital competencies of employees in the economy

BIA launches a project to increase the digital competencies of employees in the economy

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Ministry of Economy: Real action is needed to provide staff for business

Ministry of Economy: Real action is needed to provide staff for business

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How will the possible increase in the minimum wage affect employers?

How will the possible increase in the minimum wage affect employers?

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Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Hits 12% in Q1 2011

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Hits 12% in Q1 2011

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PROVIDING PERSPECTIVES FOR THE YOUNG: NO TIME TO LOSE

PROVIDING PERSPECTIVES FOR THE YOUNG: NO TIME TO LOSE

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10,000 new jobs after the revival of Bulgarian construction materials production

10,000 new jobs after the revival of Bulgarian construction materials production

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The use of

The use of "silver human capital" requires more effective and focused actions by the state and employers

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Dimitar Brankov: Complete measures are needed to reduce the gray sector and concealment of INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dimitar Brankov: Complete measures are needed to reduce the gray sector and concealment of INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS

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Gender balance in business – let’s break the glass ceiling

Gender balance in business – let’s break the glass ceiling

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Labour Force Survey 2020, Main Results

Labour Force Survey 2020, Main Results

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Bulgaria exports a staggering USD 1 billion of IT services

Bulgaria exports a staggering USD 1 billion of IT services

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Borissov: Pensions reduced the fiscal reserve

Borissov: Pensions reduced the fiscal reserve

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REGARDING: Possible infringement of European Union Law

REGARDING: Possible infringement of European Union Law

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Bulgarian government raises minimum wage despite obstacles

Bulgarian government raises minimum wage despite obstacles

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Political calmness to secure good economy perspectives for Bulgaria

Political calmness to secure good economy perspectives for Bulgaria

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BIA standpoint on the regulation of telework in the Labour Code

BIA standpoint on the regulation of telework in the Labour Code

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Hundreds of children introduced to a kaleidoscope of professions during “Proud of my parents’ work” 2021

Hundreds of children introduced to a kaleidoscope of professions during “Proud of my parents’ work” 2021

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The Pension Insurance System in The Republic of Bulgaria - Current Problems and Necessary Changes

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CITUB and the BIA: The update of the NHIF budget needst to be a priority

CITUB and the BIA: The update of the NHIF budget needst to be a priority

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21 BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES OF PILOT PROJECT OF BIA PARICIPATING IN SECOND ORDER BY TRAINING FOR ASSESSORS OF COMPETENCE

21 BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES OF PILOT PROJECT OF BIA PARICIPATING IN SECOND ORDER BY TRAINING FOR ASSESSORS OF COMPETENCE

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Board of Directors of ESCO met with the Information System Competence Assessment BIA

Board of Directors of ESCO met with the Information System Competence Assessment BIA

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2021

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, First Quarter of 2021

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Home office increases the risk of employees working overtime

Home office increases the risk of employees working overtime

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Bulgarian Employers, Trade Unions Lock Horns over Labor Code

Bulgarian Employers, Trade Unions Lock Horns over Labor Code

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Some 65 projects to compete for the Social Business Awards

Some 65 projects to compete for the Social Business Awards

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Life Expectancy at Birth in the Period 2022 - 2024

Life Expectancy at Birth in the Period 2022 - 2024

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Union of Skills: a key milestone in addressing the EU’s skills and labour shortages

Union of Skills: a key milestone in addressing the EU’s skills and labour shortages

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Some 411,000 Bulgarians Are Jobless

Some 411,000 Bulgarians Are Jobless

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A National Council for Workforce Competence Assessment in Bulgaria shall develop and govern a Network for Workforce Competence Assessment by Sectors a

A National Council for Workforce Competence Assessment in Bulgaria shall develop and govern a Network for Workforce Competence Assessment by Sectors a

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Sopharma shareholders to vote on CEO bonus

Sopharma shareholders to vote on CEO bonus

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BusinessEurope: The EU’s social policy can and should support its competitiveness

BusinessEurope: The EU’s social policy can and should support its competitiveness

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Competence Assessment Information System is a fact

Competence Assessment Information System is a fact

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In the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2022, the total hourly labour cost rose by 15.1%

In the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2022, the total hourly labour cost rose by 15.1%

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Minister Lorer discusses with AOBЕ coordination on accommodation and finding aid to help refugees from Ukraine

Minister Lorer discusses with AOBЕ coordination on accommodation and finding aid to help refugees from Ukraine

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Address to the 43rd National Assembly and the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria

Address to the 43rd National Assembly and the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria

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800 million work spaces will die out by 2030 thanks to automation, a report says

800 million work spaces will die out by 2030 thanks to automation, a report says

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Bulgaria is among first in EU for people employed in high-tech

Bulgaria is among first in EU for people employed in high-tech

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HR businesses should focus on talent hunting over the Internet

HR businesses should focus on talent hunting over the Internet

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AOBE’s letter to the Minister of labour and social policy on the procedure for minimum insurable earnings for 2018

AOBE’s letter to the Minister of labour and social policy on the procedure for minimum insurable earnings for 2018

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Position of the Bulgarian Industrial Association on the draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund for 2013

Position of the Bulgarian Industrial Association on the draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund for 2013

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BIA asks the President to veto pension system reforms

BIA asks the President to veto pension system reforms

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Nearly 90% of young people want to study and work under flexible employment

Nearly 90% of young people want to study and work under flexible employment

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Provisional deal on EU social security coordination rules contributes to simplification

Provisional deal on EU social security coordination rules contributes to simplification

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BIA’s position on La Hulpe Declaration on the future of the European Pillar of Social Rights

BIA’s position on La Hulpe Declaration on the future of the European Pillar of Social Rights

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Only 3% of employees want to return fully to the office

Only 3% of employees want to return fully to the office

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Radosvet Radev: Quotas for people with disabilities are arrogant interference of the state in a free market

Radosvet Radev: Quotas for people with disabilities are arrogant interference of the state in a free market

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Radosvet Radev: The peak of the labour shortage will come in 2020

Radosvet Radev: The peak of the labour shortage will come in 2020

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Should civil contracts be taxed like employment contracts?

Should civil contracts be taxed like employment contracts?

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Dobri Mitrev: Skills development should be part of economic development strategies

Dobri Mitrev: Skills development should be part of economic development strategies

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State of the art Bulgarian technology-based tire factory opens in Vidin

State of the art Bulgarian technology-based tire factory opens in Vidin

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Quarterly Labour Cost Index, First Quarter of 2023

Quarterly Labour Cost Index, First Quarter of 2023

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Mariya Mincheva: The future belongs to young people!

Mariya Mincheva: The future belongs to young people!

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Occupational safety and health in a changing world of work

Occupational safety and health in a changing world of work

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ESC will develop standpoints on the Health Strategy and the Social System Reform

ESC will develop standpoints on the Health Strategy and the Social System Reform

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Bulgaria spends least per capita for social protection and health

Bulgaria spends least per capita for social protection and health

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Mariya Mincheva is the chairperson of the Supervisory Board of NSSI

Mariya Mincheva is the chairperson of the Supervisory Board of NSSI

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OUR COUNTRY IS A LEADER IN THE RATE OF INCREASE IN INCOMES IN THE EU

OUR COUNTRY IS A LEADER IN THE RATE OF INCREASE IN INCOMES IN THE EU

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What jobs for refugees from Ukraine does business offer?

What jobs for refugees from Ukraine does business offer?

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Union of brewers in Bulgaria with two awards from MLSP

Union of brewers in Bulgaria with two awards from MLSP

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Fair minimum wages: Commission launches second-stage consultation of social partners

Fair minimum wages: Commission launches second-stage consultation of social partners

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Coronavirus: EU guidance for a safe return to the workplace

Coronavirus: EU guidance for a safe return to the workplace

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Employees and average wages and salaries - Third quarter of 2025

Employees and average wages and salaries - Third quarter of 2025

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BIA standpoint on amendments to the Law on Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria

BIA standpoint on amendments to the Law on Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria

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BIA again insists for adoption of a mechanism, criteria and transparent methodology for determination of the minimum wage

BIA again insists for adoption of a mechanism, criteria and transparent methodology for determination of the minimum wage

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The unemployment rate in July falls to a record 5%

The unemployment rate in July falls to a record 5%

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To date has been agreed under 4 per cent growth of the insurance thresholds

To date has been agreed under 4 per cent growth of the insurance thresholds

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ILO Warns Of 202 Million Unemployed In 2012 Amid Austerity

ILO Warns Of 202 Million Unemployed In 2012 Amid Austerity

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bTV: The most common violations of labor rights during the COVID-19 pandemic

bTV: The most common violations of labor rights during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Nearly 300 people with disabilities and their families received support for their inclusion in employment

Nearly 300 people with disabilities and their families received support for their inclusion in employment

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Bulgaria Had Lowest Hourly Labor Costs in EU in 2013

Bulgaria Had Lowest Hourly Labor Costs in EU in 2013

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Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2022

Employees under Labour Contract and Gross Average Wages and Salaries, Fourth Quarter of 2022

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Bulgaria’s Tripartite Cooperation Council to Discuss Minimum Wage

Bulgaria’s Tripartite Cooperation Council to Discuss Minimum Wage

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555.50 BG leva is the social security income for October 2009

555.50 BG leva is the social security income for October 2009

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Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Crawls Down

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Crawls Down

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Dobri Mitrev: The President has no reason to veto the Budget

Dobri Mitrev: The President has no reason to veto the Budget

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Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the Third Quarter of 2024

Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption during the Third Quarter of 2024

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