Up-to-date news for refugees, displaced persons, and migrants — legislative changes, institutional decisions, support programs, and new initiatives affecting their status and rights.
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The government approved the fourth medium-term programme for development and humanitarian aid (2025-2030). Bulgaria continues to support strategic regions and priority sectors, with a focus on education, healthcare,…
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The conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has led to the most serious disruption of global supply chains since COVID‑19, blocking the Strait of…
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The main destinations for Iranian refugees remain Germany, the UK, Canada and other high-income countries, while Bulgaria is more of a transit…
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The government approved funding for the Bulgarian Red Cross to support Ukrainian refugees. A security agreement with Ukraine has also been signed.
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reports a deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, affecting millions of people. Following a harsh winter, Ukrainians…
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UNICEF Bulgaria reports that nearly 80,000 Ukrainian citizens continue to live in Bulgaria, of whom about 24,000 are children. The organization…
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The outgoing Council of Ministers has decided to provide properties to the State Agency for Refugees. The aim is to build centers for accommodating…
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The EU has already decided to extend the temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine until March 2027. How does this affect people in Bulgaria,…
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The caretaker Council of Ministers approved additional funding for humanitarian aid to displaced persons from Ukraine residing in Bulgaria. The total…
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A two-year cooperation plan between Bulgaria and UNICEF (01.07.2025 - 31.12.2027) has been approved, focusing on child development, poverty…
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A conference by Doctors of the World in Greece marked 35 years of humanitarian work. Contemporary challenges, humanitarian funding, volunteerism, and…
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Bulgaria has approved humanitarian aid and development assistance worth over 2.3 million BGN. The funds are designated for Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, and…
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Social services from Burgas, Ruse, and Razgrad exchanged experiences. Specialists discussed best practices and challenges in their work with people…
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The Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) has announced the "Care at Any Cost" campaign to combat domestic violence. The campaign includes a fundraising…
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The national hotline 116 111 for children recorded over 21,000 calls by November 2025. The Minister of Social Affairs discussed online safety and age…
