Despite higher wages being offered, Nalbantov argued that the lack of workers is due to a deeper issue: a shortage of people in Bulgaria. He claimed that approximately 3 million Bulgarians have left the country, including many IT specialists, who are seeking better opportunities abroad. He further explained that during a business visit to Egypt, he promised workers triple the minimum wage (around 0 or 846 leva per month) to entice at least 10 people to join the workforce.
Gee, maybe people have left the country because while the state budget is falling apart, you're still getting unjustifiable tax reliefs, don't you think?