Legislative changes
National Assembly to hold an extraordinary session on August 25
National Assembly Speaker Mihaela Dotsova convenes an extraordinary session on August 25 at 2:00 PM to discuss amendments to the Civil Servant Act.
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Legislative changes
News about adopted, proposed, or debated changes in laws, regulations, and legal frameworks.
Legislative changes
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Judicial reform: Government presents priorities for 2026-2030
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov presented the priorities for the "Justice" section of the 2030 government program.
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Ministry of Interior considers banning social media for children and stricter penalties
Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced a new plan to restrict children's access to social networks and changes to the Penal Code to tackle juvenile…
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Urgent reform: A new juvenile justice law changes the system in Bulgaria
The Ministry of Justice and the Ombudsman are preparing a large-scale juvenile justice reform. The goal is a new law that replaces old measures with…
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End of co-payments in hospitals: What changes is the Ministry of Health preparing?
Minister Katya Ivkova announced upcoming legislative changes to reduce out-of-pocket payments by patients. The reform is expected to take effect next…
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New rules for parasailing and water tourism in Bulgaria: What is changing?
The public consultation on the safety of water attraction services has concluded. See what the new requirements for parasailing are and the next…
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Prosecutors support amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code for faster and more effective justice
The Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria supports the draft amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code, aimed at reducing formalism, speeding up…
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Ministry of Health reduces salaries of hospital directors
Minister Katya Ivkova has capped the salaries of state hospital executives. The measure aims to save over 2.2 million euros annually and link…
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Ivo Hristov: A new Constitution, fight against oligarchy and an end to "troll" attacks
Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov revealed key highlights of the government program until 2030: constitutional reforms, reduction of state…
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The government has adopted the management program: What reforms are ahead in the National Assembly?
Deputy Prime Minister Galab Donev announced the priorities before the National Assembly: from the Labor Code to key reforms under the Recovery Plan.…
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Urgent measures against juvenile delinquency: Government prepares new law
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and relevant institutions discussed urgent legislative changes to curb juvenile aggression, prevent drug abuse, and…
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Ivan Demerdzhiev: An end to tolerance for digital violence against children
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announces decisive measures against online aggression and the radicalization of youth, following a series of…
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Healthcare reform: Minister Ivkova rejects speculation about closing structures
Minister of Health Katya Ivkova presented proposals for structural reforms aimed at more efficient administration and called for a constructive…
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Important changes to insurance and child benefits from August 2026
Starting August 1, 2026, new insurance income thresholds and changes to child benefit criteria come into effect. Learn about the new amounts and…
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Ban on the reuse of medical devices: New rules in the Law
The Ministry of Health proposes amendments to the Medical Devices Act, prohibiting the reprocessing of single-use devices due to health risks.