Social policy
News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Bulgaria continues to support Ukrainian refugees until 2026
The caretaker government extends the state program for accommodation and support of Ukrainians with temporary protection, covering nearly 200 thousand people.
Financial support for employers hiring people with disabilities: New employment opportunities
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy has launched a national program that provides financial incentives of up to 20,000 leva for employers adapting workplaces for people with disabilities.
National Plan for Return: Bulgarians from Abroad with New Opportunities
An innovative state program "Choose Bulgaria" launches a large-scale campaign for the reintegration of compatriots, offering attractive conditions for relocation to small settlements.
An innovative project supports underage refugees without parents in Bulgaria
The State Agency for Refugees has launched a unique pilot model for social services that will provide comprehensive care for unaccompanied minor migrants.
Bulgaria with an innovative model for supporting unaccompanied refugee children
Vice Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov presented a national project for social services that places refugee children at the center of state care and European solidarity.
The Council of Europe with a critical appeal: Urgent measures for refugee children in Bulgaria
International experts are calling for a comprehensive reform in the care of unaccompanied minor refugees, emphasizing the need for a systematic approach to their protection and integration.
British courts challenge the deportation of refugees to Bulgaria
Human rights organizations are triggering a large-scale legal dispute regarding the treatment of refugees in Bulgaria, calling into question her status as a safe country.
Refugee Centers in Sofia: Urgent Expansion amid Critical Capacity
The State Refugee Agency plans to increase accommodation places to 5000 due to extremely high occupancy and growing migration pressure.
Healthcare in Dispute: Angelov Sharply Criticizes Presidential Veto
Deputy from GERB-SDF Kostadin Angelov sharply commented on the presidential veto on legislative changes in health insurance, accusing the head of state of incompetence.
Psychological support for Ukrainian refugees: Bulgaria expands social programs
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy is taking extensive actions for psychosocial integration of Ukrainian citizens, increasing funding and opening new counseling centers across the country.
Ukrainian Refugee Children: Digital Learning Instead of Bulgarian Classrooms
A study reveals challenges facing the educational integration of Ukrainian children in Bulgaria, with over 60% preferring online platforms to traditional learning.
Vesela Karaivanova-Nacheva heads the National Social Security Institute
As a result of a parliamentary vote, Vesela Karativanova-Nacheva was elected as the head of the National Social Security Institute for a new four-year term, with 141 deputies supporting her.
National Plan "I Choose Bulgaria": Financial Incentives for Returning Bulgarian Emigrants
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy has launched a large-scale program to attract Bulgarian citizens working abroad through targeted financial compensations of up to 10,000 leva for relocation.
Burgas with a revolutionary plan for green social services and energy efficiency
The Municipality of Burgas has launched a large-scale project for modernization of social infrastructure through the implementation of renewable energy sources and electric mobility, aimed at reducing costs and improving service quality.
New Zealand with a revolutionary approach to refugee policy by 2028
The New Zealand government introduces a strategic migration quota of 1,500 people annually, which aims to provide predictability and humanitarian support in managing refugee flows.