Social policy
Over 242,000 families nationwide approved for energy assistance
The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy is paying a targeted heating allowance for the 2026/2027 season of 321.95 euros, divided into two installments.
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Social policy
News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Social policy
Social policy
Natalia Efremova: No final decision on the social assistance structure
Social Minister Natalia Efremova stated that any changes to regional offices will not lead to layoffs due to the availability of vacant staff…
Social policy
September Pensions: Bulgarian Posts announces new payment schedule
Bulgarian Posts has announced changes to the September 2026 pension payment schedule. Pensions will be available from September 4th to 18th at…
Social policy
Transport Minister orders paper-based free travel cards
Minister Georgi Peev has ordered municipalities to issue free travel cards for children on paper due to ongoing issues with electronic ticketing…
Social policy
Program "I Choose Bulgaria": The state pays employees to move to smaller towns
Learn how to receive financial incentives, rental assistance, and moving expense coverage when relocating from large cities to smaller towns through…
Social policy
Chaos with free travel for children: Ombudsman calls for intervention from the Minister of Transport
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has flagged a systemic issue: children are widely unable to use free public transport outside their home municipality…
Social policy
The state compensates parents for kindergartens: Which municipalities are receiving funds?
The Council of Ministers has allocated over 1.7 million euros to compensate parents without places in nurseries. See which municipalities are…
Social policy
Violence is powerlessness: The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Interior launch a large-scale campaign against aggression
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Interior are joining forces in the "Violence is powerlessness" campaign, reaching 100,000 students to…
Social policy
PP: The minimum wage was supposed to be 690 euros in 2027
“We Continue the Change” criticizes income policy and insists on a new formula that would not disadvantage working Bulgarians when planning the 2027…
Social policy
Minimum Wage 2027: What changes is the Ministry of Social Affairs preparing?
Minister Natalia Efremova announced that the minimum wage will increase in 2027. Learn more about the new criteria, investments in professional…
Social policy
Increased control over unregulated social services in Bulgaria
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Natalia Efremova confirmed that inspections of unregulated social services continue regularly, and new…
Social policy
Employment and Income: Women in Bulgaria Outperform EU Averages
Data from a new report reveals: female employment in Bulgaria reaches 73.2%, surpassing the EU average. What is the pay and pension gap compared to…
Social policy
Over 3,000 young people found employment through the "Youth Employment +" project
Learn how the "Youth Employment +" project helps young people up to 29 years old start their careers with paid internships and subsidized employment.…
Social policy
New Gender Equality Plan 2027-2028: What does the MLSP provide for?
The MLSP has published a draft of the National Strategy for Equality between Women and Men (2027-2028). See the measures against the pay gap,…
Social policy
NSSI: Disability pension is not paid based on an expired TELK decision
The NSSI explains that payment is resumed after a new expert decision, and the amounts due may be paid retroactively.