Bulgaria's 'I Choose Bulgaria' program offers six average salaries to relocate to small towns

Bulgaria is launching an initiative called "I Choose Bulgaria" to encourage citizens to move to smaller towns and contribute to their development. The program offers significant financial incentives designed to attract skilled workers and families to less populated regions.

Under the program, any employable individual who secures a job in a smaller settlement and remains employed there for a minimum of eight months will be eligible for a substantial one-time payment. This payment is set at the equivalent of six average salaries in Bulgaria.

The goal of "I Choose Bulgaria" is to revitalize smaller communities by boosting their economies and populations. By providing a strong financial motivation, the government hopes to counteract the trend of rural depopulation and encourage a more balanced distribution of economic opportunities across the country. The program aims to make smaller towns more attractive places to live and work, fostering local growth and sustainability.