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The Bulgarian Employment Agency received over 7,000 applications from non-EU citizens seeking access to the local labor market as the summer tourist season approaches. The minister highlighted a significant influx of seasonal work applications across various sectors, with more than 4,200 registrations and 560 employer declarations processed so far.

Farmers across Bulgaria are facing a critical situation due to a lack of irrigation water, despite the winter rains. They claim that dams have been drained for electricity production, prioritizing it over irrigation needs, and are urging the government to take immediate measures to provide water for agricultural production.

Bulgaria and Jordan will co-chair a high-level security meeting in Sofia to discuss the security climate in the Balkans, focusing on information sharing and combating irregular migration, terrorism, and extremism. This forum marks the third iteration of the Aqaba Process for the Balkans, following previous meetings in Aqaba and Tirana.

Bulgaria’s second largest coal-fired power plant, ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 TPP, is ceasing operations today, leading to the layoff of 130 out of 160 employees starting tomorrow. The government, which holds a stake in the plant, had been exploring options to retain staff or potentially sell the plant, but no progress has been reported.

A survey conducted in Bulgaria found that while 62% of the population approves of organ donation, only 40% would be willing to donate their own organs after death. This discrepancy highlights the need for increased awareness and education about organ donation to address concerns and build trust among the public.