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Bulgaria seeks to raise birth rate.

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SOFIA, Bulgaria, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Bulgaria's parliament has passed incentive laws aimed at increasing the number of babies born in the country.

In an effort to stop a demographic drop, lawmakers worked out new measures to extend pregnancy leave from the current 135 days to 315 days, during which a new mother will receive 90 percent of her monthly salary, Belgrade's Beta news agency reported.

After giving birth, mothers will be entitled to a fully paid maternity leave for the next 12 months.

As well, the state will provide about $102 a month as payment for child care at home until the ...

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