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Oversight and accountability
The Ombudsman and the Commission for Consumer Protection (CPC) will prioritize the processing of complaints about violated consumer rights and unjustified price increases after the introduction of the euro. The aim is a…
Oversight and accountability
The Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets, Vladimir Ivanov, condemned the practice of merchants giving change in Leva…
Oversight and accountability
The NRA found violations in 28 establishments following checks for price increases after the introduction of the euro. Shops, hairdressers, fitness…
Oversight and accountability
Petko Stefanovski from the NHIF announced that less than 10% of pharmacies have problems with dispensing medicines covered by health insurance. The…
Oversight and accountability
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) are conducting inspections for compliance with the Euro Law in Burgas,…
Oversight and accountability
Increased police presence in post offices and bank branches across the country due to the payment of pensions in euros. The aim is to prevent thefts…
Oversight and accountability
DPS submitted a bill to control the prices of essential goods (bread, milk, flour, etc.) until the end of 2026 with a maximum markup of 20%, due to…
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Nestlé is recalling batches of SMA, BEBA, and NAN infant formula in several European countries due to the potential presence of cereulide – a toxin…
Oversight and accountability
The head of the Euro Coordination Center, Vladimir Ivanov, stated that the process of introducing the euro in Bulgaria is going smoothly, with few…
Oversight and accountability
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has intensified inspections of commercial establishments in connection with the introduction of the euro. Cash…
Oversight and accountability
Banks are processing billions of leva in preparation for the euro. Assoc. Prof. James Yolovski from the Association of Banks in Bulgaria talks about…
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NRA and CPC are intensifying checks against speculative price increases and inaccurate labeling of goods in Blagoevgrad. 700 checks, 10% violations.…
Oversight and accountability
ECB President Christine Lagarde congratulated Bulgaria on joining the Eurozone in a Facebook post. She emphasized the historical significance of the…
Oversight and accountability
At its final meeting of 2025, the Council of Ministers establishes a Euro Coordination Center, headed by Vladimir Ivanov. The center will coordinate…
Oversight and accountability
"Border Police" warns of temporary unavailability of card payments at border crossings after 31.12.2025. Advice on safe currency exchange from the…
