Oversight and accountability
News about public finance control, institutional oversight, audits, inspections, and transparency.
Double Price Marking: Consumers in the Spotlight
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) raises an alarm about the growing practice of merchants marking prices simultaneously in levs and euros, emphasizing the need for transparency and clarity.
Large-scale inspection of swimming pools revealed serious technical violations
State inspectors conducted a large-scale inspection of 570 swimming pools in over 30 Bulgarian cities, identifying significant deviations from technical requirements and taking 138 mandatory administrative measures.
Three Regulatory Commissions Join Forces to Protect Consumers
The commissions for protection of competition, consumers, and communication regulation signed an agreement for coordinated actions, which will ensure more effective protection of citizens' interests in the context of the upcoming introduction of the euro.
Large-scale summer inspection of children's facilities and gas appliances
The State Agency for Metrological and Technical Supervision has launched a large-scale market inspection covering toys and gas equipment to ensure consumer safety during the summer season.
Large-scale inspection reveals price anomalies for basic food products
A joint operation by the National Revenue Agency, the Commission for Protection of Competition, and the Consumer Protection Commission discovered significant price increases for food products in over 160 commercial establishments in the country, which triggered an in-depth investigation of market practices.
Trade unions and consumer commission join forces to protect citizens during the transition to the euro
The leaders of CITUB and the Consumer Protection Commission met to discuss cooperation for protecting citizens from unjustified price increases when introducing the euro in Bulgaria. The goal is to ensure price transparency and inform consumers about the upcoming changes.
Vigilant control over the prices of basic food items before joining the Eurozone
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) have undertaken urgent checks in commercial establishments, after they established a sharp increase in the prices of basic food products in the period from 3 to 17 June 2025. This is happening in the context of Bulgaria's upcoming accession to the Eurozone, which makes the situation particularly sensitive for consumers.
The Consumer Protection Commission supports more transparent pricing
The chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission expressed support for the trade union leader's proposal for greater transparency of final prices through the labeling of different price components. The Commission believes that this will give consumers a clearer understanding of how prices are formed and will contribute to greater confidence in commercial practices.
The Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission with a detailed plan for a smooth transition to the euro.
The chairperson of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), Maria Filipova, presented a detailed strategy for informing and assisting citizens and businesses with the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria. The plan includes the creation of information portals, mobile applications, and regional campaigns to ensure a smooth and transparent transition to the single European currency.
The Consumer Protection Commission guarantees a smooth transition to the euro.
The Chairperson of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), Maria Filipova, reveals details about the measures taken to ensure a smooth introduction of the euro in Bulgaria. Mandatory dual pricing in leva and euro will be introduced, and the CPC and the Commission for Protection of Competition will conduct regular inspections to prevent unjustified price increases.
The Consumer Protection Commission takes strict measures against unjustified price increases before the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria.
The chairperson of the Consumer Protection Commission, Maria Filipova, explained that the most severe sanction for unjustified price increases during the transition to the euro is the compulsory return to the old prices and compensation of damages to consumers. The Commission conducts joint inspections with the National Revenue Agency, focusing on food stores and catering and entertainment establishments.
Consumer protection at the center of attention: The Chairman of the CPC promises active actions to monitor prices
The Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) Maria Filipova announced an ambitious program to monitor prices in retail chains. There will be 15 events per day within 30 days, in order to hear the concerns of citizens and discuss the proper implementation of the Euro Law with the business community.
Civil Aviation Administration imposes sanctions on airport operators due to poor passenger service
The Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has uncovered numerous violations during an inspection of ground operators servicing the airports in Sofia, Varna, and Burgas. Problems have been identified with hygiene, passenger service, and provision of information, for which maximum foreseen penalties will be imposed. The CAA has issued instructions for improving the services, and will continue intensive monitoring until sustained improvement is achieved.
The regulators are monitoring speculative practices in the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria.
The chairperson of the Consumer Protection Commission, Maria Filipova, announced that they will jointly conduct inspections with the National Revenue Agency and the Commission for Protection of Competition for unjustified price increases by merchants who are using the introduction of the euro for speculation. Filipova emphasized that they will be uncompromising towards any unfair business practices and will monitor the proper currency conversion and rounding.
The state undertakes unprecedented measures to prevent price speculation upon the introduction of the euro.
The Revenue Agency, the Commission for Protection of Competition and the Commission for Consumer Protection are conducting large-scale inspections in the commercial network to prevent speculative price increases in the transition to the euro. The Chairperson of the CPC, Maria Filipova, states that unjustified price increases will not be allowed and that serious sanctions will be imposed in case of established violations.