News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Social policy
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Natalia Efremova announced tax relief, higher maternity benefits, and Christmas bonuses for families in 2025.
Social policy
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy is accepting nominations for the 12th edition of the national competition in three different innovation…
Social policy
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…
Social policy
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
Bulgarian Posts has announced changes to the September 2026 pension payment schedule. Pensions will be available from September 4th to 18th at…
Social policy
Minister Georgi Peev has ordered municipalities to issue free travel cards for children on paper due to ongoing issues with electronic ticketing…
Social policy
Learn how to receive financial incentives, rental assistance, and moving expense coverage when relocating from large cities to smaller towns through…
Social policy
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has flagged a systemic issue: children are widely unable to use free public transport outside their home municipality…
Social policy
The Council of Ministers has allocated over 1.7 million euros to compensate parents without places in nurseries. See which municipalities are…
Social policy
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
“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
Minister Natalia Efremova announced that the minimum wage will increase in 2027. Learn more about the new criteria, investments in professional…
Social policy
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Natalia Efremova confirmed that inspections of unregulated social services continue regularly, and new…
Social policy
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
Learn how the "Youth Employment +" project helps young people up to 29 years old start their careers with paid internships and subsidized employment.…
