News on social assistance, pensions, employment, income, welfare programs, and protection of vulnerable groups.
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 objective assessment and more active management of pension assets.
Social policy
Minister Natalia Efremova highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on employment during a trilateral meeting in Sofia with partners from…
Social policy
The Ministry of Social Policy has identified over 400 homes affected by the floods. See what types of state aid affected families can receive and how…
Social policy
Parliament has approved a 7.8% pension increase under the "Swiss rule". See how minimum pensions are changing and what the calculation formula will…
Social policy
Turkey does not allow entry with only a permanent ID card issued more than 10 years ago, and in Bulgaria these documents now have an expiration date…
Social policy
Mobile teams from the Social Assistance Agency are visiting flood-affected areas in Gabrovo and Sevlievo to assess damage and accept applications for…
Social policy
Minister of Social Affairs Natalia Efremova emphasized the need for effective investment in social services and the priority adoption of the 2026…
Social policy
The National Social Security Institute has announced the schedule for the payment of pensions and unemployment benefits in May. See the exact dates…
Social policy
Minister of Labour Hasan Adeyemov reported on key measures for employment and the protection of labour rights on the occasion of May 1st. See which…
Social policy
Learn the exact dates for the payment of pensions, maternity benefits, and unemployment benefits in May 2026. According to the NOI, the process…
Social policy
The government approved the fourth medium-term programme for development and humanitarian aid (2025-2030). Bulgaria continues to support strategic…
Social policy
Deputy Minister Natalia Efremova presented the progress on the measure "Innovative Health and Social Services", which includes a bracelet for remote…
Social policy
For the vote on April 19, for the first time, Braille tactile templates and QR codes for visually impaired voters are introduced in 400 sections in…
Social policy
Changes are planned in the Regulation on Pensions and Insurance Record, which will speed up pension payments. If the payment date falls on a day off,…
Social policy
The Easter table in Bulgaria in 2026 will be 11% more expensive compared to last year, according to data from the Institute for Social and Trade…
