The Prime Minister of Bulgaria Kirill Petkov announced today that the elderly who will be vaccinated against covid-19 will have their pensions increased for six months as part of the government's effort to increase the vaccination rate of the population, which is one of the lowest in the EU.
Petkov, who took over as prime minister this month, said every retired Bulgarian would receive 75 leva (38,39 euros) in addition to his pension for six months after receiving the first or second dose of the vaccine. covid-19.
The measure also applies to retirees who have already received a commemorative installment.
In Bulgaria only 27% of adults are fully immunized, compared to the EU average of 68%.
SOURCE: RES-EBA