Social policy
Burgas expands support for people with mental disorders
The Municipality of Burgas is expanding the Center for Social Rehabilitation and Integration to improve conditions and services for people with mental disorders.
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Social policy
News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
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Deportation of Ukrainians from the US: Changes in Immigration Policy
US authorities have begun to deport Ukrainians who arrived under the "Uniting for Ukraine" program, amid changes in immigration policy.
Social policy
NSI: Pension expenditure growth exceeding 12% for July
NSI reported a significant increase in pension expenditures, reaching 12.4% for July 2025 compared to the previous year. The issue is related to the…
Social policy
Revolution in Elder Care: New Social Homes and Strict Measures in Bulgaria
The Ministry of Labor is taking extensive actions to improve conditions in social homes, closing down illegal institutions and launching a…
Social policy
Social Enterprises with New Opportunities for Employment and Digital Skills under the Human Resources Development Program
A large-scale program supports the social economy with 27 million leva, creating jobs for people in disadvantaged positions and promoting digital…
Social policy
Minimum Wage for 2026: Experts with Sharp Comments on the Determination Mechanism
Trade unions and employers in Bulgaria are in a sharp dispute regarding the formation of the minimum wage for the next year, with expectations that…
Social policy
Large-scale modernization of nursing homes in Bulgaria by 2026
Minister Gutsanov announced a plan to renovate 81 nursing homes by 2026. 254 new social services are being opened and 116 buildings are being studied…
Social policy
Child Benefits: Significant Increase Planned for 2026
The Ministry of Labor plans to increase child benefits in the 2026 budget. The goal is to encourage mothers to return to work more quickly.
Social policy
Official: The National Social Security Institute Revealed the Current Average Insurance Income for July 2025
The National Social Security Institute published official data on the average monthly insurance income, which directly affects the calculation of new…
Social policy
Minister Gutsanov launches large-scale social projects in Shumen for people with disabilities
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy is investing in modernization of social infrastructure through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan,…
Social policy
Poverty line for 2026: BCCI supports a new threshold of 764 leva
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports the draft resolution for determining the poverty line, proposing long-term measures to limit…
Social policy
Warm Lunch for 70,000 People in Need: Social Support Continues Until 2026
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy provides funding for hot meals until January 2026, using European and national funds to support people at…
Social policy
International Festival 'Morning Star' in Varna: A Bridge Between Cultures and New Opportunities for Bulgarian Art
From August 18-25, the Golden Sands resort complex will host the prestigious 'Morning Star' festival, which brings together artists from around the…
Social policy
Bulgaria approves summer camp for Ukrainian children affected by war
The Council of Ministers of Bulgaria approved an initiative to organize a summer vacation for Ukrainian children affected by the military conflict,…
Social policy
Trade unions call for change in poverty line methodology
CT "Podkrepa" and CITUB insist on changing the methodology for determining the poverty line in Bulgaria, aiming for better social protection.