They will receive additional BGN 70

An Easter supplement of BGN 70 (EUR 35) will be given to elderly people in Bulgaria whose pensions are below the officially established poverty line - BGN 504. That was announced by the Prime Minister Galab Donev on Thursday. Thus, an additional amount will be available for 1 002 000 pensioners. They will receive the supplement next week.

Donev also stated that by the end of April, the interim government will submit a draft budget for this year.