News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Social policy
Nesebar Municipality and an association from Çorlu, Turkey, have initiated cooperation to share best practices in social services and care for people with autism.
Social policy
Member of Parliament from "Progressive Bulgaria" Ivan Yanev warns that the country's population has decreased by over 2.2 million people in one…
Social policy
Over 13,500 calls were received by the National Helpline for Children 116 111 during the first half of 2026. See the most common topics of…
Social policy
UNICEF Bulgaria celebrates its 80th anniversary with the "There is no such thing as someone else's child" campaign. The initiative aims to raise…
Social policy
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva supports changes to the Education Act aimed at providing better support for children with special educational needs. See…
Social policy
The Fiscal Council is insisting on pension reform within the Ministry of Interior, citing data on thousands of employees who receive both a salary…
Social policy
Pensioners with long service records and high contribution history receive pensions similar to those of people with less service and lower income due…
Social policy
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva reported a surge in citizen complaints against monopolies and social injustices in 2026. Learn about the systemic…
Social policy
The Municipality of Nessebar has invested nearly 23,000 euros in new equipment for social patronage, improving the quality of food for the elderly…
Social policy
Prof. Dr. Bogomil Manov proposes a reform of the pension system in Bulgaria by introducing Swedish, German, and Danish models for greater financial…
Social policy
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva warns that the 2026 budget may restrict access to social rights. Key points include concerns regarding pensions, child…
Social policy
Labor pensions granted by the end of 2025 are increased by 7.8% according to the Swiss rule, and the payment of the increased amounts for July begins…
Social policy
Minister Natalia Efremova announced that funding for the "Hot Lunch" program will continue until 2027. The rate per meal is being increased, and…
Social policy
From July 1, 2026, the 30.68 EUR "COVID supplement" is removed from all labor pensions, but they are updated by 7.8%. The increase also covers…
Social policy
MPs from "Progressive Bulgaria" want the National Audit Office to check whether the increase in pensions and benefits from 2020 to 2026 corresponds…
