News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
Social policy
For the first time, the Christmas bonus will be granted by law rather than by government decision, and it will cover not only pensioners but also social assistance recipients.
Social policy
The Minister of Labor and Social Policy announced new measures for early childhood development and poverty reduction. See what initiatives will…
Social policy
From July 1, the social old-age pension becomes 183.81 euros, and all other pensions will also increase by 7.8%, which will improve the incomes of…
Social policy
From July 1, the social old-age pension increases from 170.51 to 183.81 euros according to the Swiss rule, which automatically raises all…
Social policy
Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev announced a discussion on a new minimum wage mechanism in August. Controversies remain regarding social…
Social policy
Economist Prof. Boyan Durankev criticizes the idea of freezing the minimum wage amidst 6.9% inflation and warns of severe social consequences.
Social policy
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has spoken out against the staggering of heating allowances into two installments. She warned that this threatens…
Social policy
The national "Basket of Care" initiative is expanding with 5 new retail chains. See which stores are offering up to 15% discounts for Bulgarian…
Social policy
A government commission in Germany proposes a gradual increase in the retirement age to 70 and the creation of a state pension fund modeled after the…
Social policy
Minister of Labour Natalia Efremova warned of difficulties in the social system due to demographic problems and emphasized the need for strict…
Social policy
The government has abandoned plans to cut the COVID supplement during the pension adjustments effective July 1. Parliamentary debates revealed sharp…
Social policy
Due to the removal of the 60 BGN COVID supplement, the real increase from July 1st will be below 7.8% for most pensions, with lower incomes being…
Social policy
The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) has announced the schedule for pension and benefit payments in June. Learn when the transfers begin and…
Social policy
The Municipality of Burgas is launching mobile teams of police officers and social workers to support lonely elderly people and prevent fraud.
Social policy
The Financial Supervision Commission proposes a new model using market indices instead of minimum yield, to be phased in from 2028 to 2031, for more…
