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The payment of benefits for those affected by the heavy rains in Peshtera and Batak has beguntranslated

September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

The payment of benefits for those affected by the heavy rains in Strumyani, Ilindentsi, Peshtera and Batak has begun. The Social Assistance Agency has already granted one-off assistance of up to 1,171 euros to 20 families. A total of 14 aid was granted to affected households in Batak, and six - in Strumyani and Ilindenci.

So far, social workers have carried out 136 rounds in the affected areas. During the on-site visits, 102 applications-declarations were provided, and ASP employees consulted people in their homes.

One-time assistance of up to 1171 euros is one of the three types of support provided by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.

Households whose main and only home is damaged can also apply for additional support in the amount of 1,550 euros. Assistance of up to 1,300 euros from the "Social Protection" fund to the MTSP is also planned for the purchase of basic furniture and equipment for the home. It is a mandatory condition that the affected dwelling is legally built and inhabited, and that the applicant has applied for or been approved for the first aid of 1,171 euros.

Acceptance of documents continues. Applications are processed as quickly as possible in order to…

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Василь Коваль

It's good that they started paying the 1171 euros to the people in Batak and Peshtera. They gave 14 aids in Batak alone, and they made a total of 136 visits - it can be seen that they are working. I wonder how long it will take to get to the second aid of 1550 euros because people need it fast.

Mateusz Nowak

It is good that they have already paid 14 households in Batak and another six in Strumyani and Ilindenci. They made 136 visits and collected 102 applications - it can be seen that the social workers are not sitting in the offices. I wonder how quickly they will get to that 1550 euros for the second aid, because people with flooded houses can't wait.

Sarah Campbell

It is good that they have already paid the 14 families in Batak and the six in Strumyani and Ilindenci. 136 rounds and 102 applications - apparently the social workers did not sit on the chairs. I hope the second aid of 1,550 euros arrives quickly, because people have to fix their houses before winter.

Miloš Radovanović

It's good that they have already paid those 1171 euros to 14 households in Batak and six more in Strumâna and Ilindenca. 136 visits and 102 applications - it can be seen that the social workers were not sitting in the offices. I am interested in how long it will take them to get to that second aid of 1550 euros, because people have to repair their houses before winter.

Anna Nowak

It is good that they have already paid the 14 households in Batak and the six in Strumyani and Ilindenci. 136 visits and 102 applications – it is clear that social workers do not just sit in offices. I wonder how long it will take to get to the second aid of 1550 euros, because people have to fix their houses before winter.