Bulgarian Innovation Minister: Inflation will Calm Down by the End of the Year
This is what the Minister of Innovation and Growth Daniel Lorer told Nova TV this morning.
The Minister commented on the program approved by the government for the use of humanitarian aid for persons seeking temporary protection.
“No money on hand. Ukrainian refugees will not receive direct financial assistance, the BGN 40, approved by the government, will be given to hoteliers who will accommodate people for day-to-day accommodation plus meals. They must be legal entities and will receive the sums at the end of the month”, Laurer said.
I am convinced that there will be European solidarity for all, as the social pressure is huge, he added and recalled that on Thursday Prime Minister Kiril Petkov called on European partners to financially support Bulgaria and countries close to the war in Ukraine that accept refugees.
EU Rules Out Quick Accession to Ukraine but Opened the Door to the Community
A decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) on the Ukrainian currency is also awaited - as the hryvnia is currently virtually frozen - it has not been repealed, but no one knows what the exchange rate is, Lorer said. Read More...