Legislative changes
Kostadin Kostadinov pushes for new restrictions on gambling advertising
Vazrazhdane MP Kostadin Kostadinov has re-tabled a proposal to curb gambling, describing the industry as an epidemic within Bulgarian society.
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Legislative changes
News about adopted, proposed, or debated changes in laws, regulations, and legal frameworks.
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Burgas and Varna airports receive incentives for traffic development
The Council of Ministers adopted amendments to the airport charges regulation. The decision aims to boost financial stability and airport…
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Equal Pay: The Government prepares amendments to the law
The government approved amendments to the Protection Against Discrimination Act to reduce the pay gap between women and men for equal work in our…
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Penal Code: Violating EU sanctions becomes a serious crime
The government proposes amendments to the Penal Code, under which circumventing EU restrictive measures will be punishable by prison and heavy fines.
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Integrity tests to be introduced for civil servants in Bulgaria
The Council of Ministers adopted a regulation for integrity tests for civil servants, part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan against…
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Bulgaria’s Parliament Adopts Amendments to Higher Education Act
The National Assembly approved in first reading changes concerning tuition fees, scholarships, and university autonomy during admissions campaigns.
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Bulgarian Parliament Ratifies SANS Software Deal Against Money Laundering
The National Assembly approved a UN agreement to support the goAML system in SANS, which analyzes financial data to combat money laundering…
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Taxis in bus lanes: We Continue the Change proposes a new law
Asen Vasilev and Ivo Mihaylov proposed a bill allowing municipalities to decide whether taxis can use bus lanes to improve traffic flow in the city.
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Parliamentary committee approves changes to the Foreigners Act
The Committee on Labour and Social Policy voted at first reading on a Council of Ministers bill aimed at synchronization with European legislation.
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Consumer Protection Act: Bulgarian Parliament adopts new rules
Parliament approved amendments to the Consumer Protection Act on second reading, introducing stricter requirements for financial services and…
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MPs review amendments to the Equality Act
Parliament is discussing the introduction of gender quotas for boards of public companies and changes to student fees during today's session.
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Bulgarian Parliament approves amendments to the Weapons and Pyrotechnics Act
The National Assembly passed two bills at first reading aimed at reducing administrative burdens and restricting the use of pyrotechnic products.
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Municipal decentralization: MRRB discussed a new Green Paper
Minister of Regional Development Arch. Ivan Shishkov discussed the draft Green Paper on decentralization with local authorities and the NSORB.
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Bonus-malus system takes effect: What changes for drivers
The Financial Supervision Commission introduces the bonus-malus system for motor liability insurance. Claim history for 5 years will determine…
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Magistrates to report pressure via the Justice Ministry website
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov launched a new form for reporting pressure on magistrates and called for broad constitutional reform in the country.