Over 20% of Bulgarians Affected by Disasters in 2023, Data Shows

More than one-fifth of Bulgarians resided in areas impacted by disasters over the past year, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. These incidents included a wide range of events such as accidents, natural disasters, and other crises, resulting in significant human and economic losses.

A total of 667 lives were lost, and 9,415 people sustained injuries, with road traffic accidents accounting for the majority of these cases....