News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Social policy
Deputy Minister of Finance Kiril Ananiev presented a bill to amend the Social Security Code, introducing the multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance. The aim is to adapt supplementary pension insurance to…
Social policy
The outgoing government announced additional aid of €1550 for families affected by natural disasters in 2026. The funds are intended for people whose…
Social policy
The Social Assistance Agency (SAA) has announced details regarding the disbursement of social benefits in euros in 2026 and the new benefit amounts.…
Social policy
Over 2 million pensioners are already receiving their pensions in euros, converted at the Bulgarian National Bank's exchange rate. The pension…
Social policy
A two-year cooperation plan between Bulgaria and UNICEF (01.07.2025 - 31.12.2027) has been approved, focusing on child development, poverty…
Social policy
The Council of Ministers has approved the National Program for vaccinoprophylaxis of rotavirus gastroenteritis (2026-2030). The goal is to reduce…
Social policy
Important information about pensions in January 2026, including payment schedules and changes related to the introduction of the euro. The National…
Social policy
At the annual meeting of the Bulgarian Red Cross - Nesebar, the activities for 2025 were reported, emphasizing aid for the needy, including food…
Social policy
Labor and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov emphasizes the key importance of changing the minimum insurance income for pension reform in…
Social policy
The Supervisory Board of the NSI approved the budget for the State Social Security for the coming years. Increases in insurance contributions and the…
Social policy
The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) has announced the dates for pension payments in December. Find out when you will receive your pensions,…
Social policy
A conference by Doctors of the World in Greece marked 35 years of humanitarian work. Contemporary challenges, humanitarian funding, volunteerism, and…
Social policy
Minister Gutsanov announces new places for housing elderly people, as part of measures to improve living conditions and combat violations in social…
Social policy
Around 536,000 pensioners in Bulgaria will receive a Christmas supplement of 120 leva to their pension for December 2025, if their total monthly…
Social policy
Bulgaria has approved humanitarian aid and development assistance worth over 2.3 million BGN. The funds are designated for Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, and…
