Bulgaria Faces Widespread Job Cuts Across 19 Regions, Over 3,500 Workers Affected

Bulgaria is facing widespread job cuts across 19 regions, with a total of 59 mass layoff notifications affecting 3,568 employees this year, according to the Employment Agency (EA). These notifications cover more than half of the country, creating significant pressure on local labor markets and prompting calls for institutional intervention.

The mass layoff process follows a legal procedure requiring prior notification to the Employment Agency....