As of 1 January 2008 the minimum monthly wage in the country is raised by 22%, from 180 leva (92 euros) to 220 leva (112 euros), the Parliament agreed today.

Thus the minimum hourly wage increases from 1.07 leva to 1.30 leva (for an 8-hour long business day and a five-day long business week).

The decision is in pursuance of the cabinet's efforts to improve the living standard in the country in compliance with 2008 consolidated state budget.