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Ombudsman: The Institution has no role in procedures for early dismissal of the Prosecutor General
Wednesday, 17.06.2026
Ombudsman: Voluntary out-of-court collection of small debts can help citizens, but only if there are clear safeguards to protect vulnerable people
Tuesday, 16.06.2026
The Ombudsman insists on a fair decision regarding seasonal motorcycle insurance
Tuesday, 16.06.2026
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva: Foster care changes lives and gives children a chance at a better future
Monday, 15.06.2026
The Ombudsman opened the exhibition “See Me”—the world through the eyes of children and young people in social services
Monday, 15.06.2026
The Ombudsman insists on an increase in benefits for children with disabilities and the elimination of deductions for the use of personal assistance
Monday, 15.06.2026
Deputy Ombudsman to the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission: Another increase in electricity and heating prices will put additional strain on households
Friday, 12.06.2026
The Ombudsman inspected all migrant detention centres and Border Police detention facilities
Friday, 12.06.2026
The Ombudsman recommended that the Ministry of Education and Science investigate reports of technical issues during the administration of the high school matriculation exams
Wednesday, 10.06.2026
The Ombudsman is urging the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission to review the new district heating rates
Tuesday, 09.06.2026
  • The Ombudsman to the students of Ivan Vazov Secondary School of Pomorie: In order to be leaders in your own lives, focus on knowledge and never give up
    Wednesday, 29.10.2025
  • The Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva requested urgent measures from the Minister of Energy due to the legal gap in the calculation of heat energy costs for buildings
    Tuesday, 28.10.2025
  • Ombudsman visits a civic education lesson at Vasil Levski Vocational High School in Mezdra: "Human rights end where the rights of others begin"
    Tuesday, 21.10.2025
  • Following the intervention of the Ombudsman, the EU recognised the certificates of Bulgarian river captains
    Monday, 20.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva: The attitude towards doctors reflects the maturity of a society
    Monday, 20.10.2025
  • The Ombudsman and UNICEF agree on joint plan to protect children's rights
    Monday, 20.10.2025
  • The Monitoring Council for Persons with Disabilities discussed the problems of children from vulnerable groups and the absence of effective support policies
    Monday, 20.10.2025
  • Ombudsman insists on immediate halt to construction and protection of Boyana Marsh
    Saturday, 18.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva supports raising the age limit for child protection from 14 to 16 years
    Friday, 17.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva proposed simplification of the procedure for receiving family allowances for children
    Thursday, 16.10.2025
  • The Ombudsman at the opening of the new academic year at the Law School: The law is, above all, serving people
    Wednesday, 15.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva issues recommendations to Sofia Municipality regarding complaints about heaped waste in Lyulin and Krasno Selo districts
    Thursday, 09.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva and the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) hold a joint reception day for citizens in the town of Mezdra
    Thursday, 09.10.2025
  • The Ombudsman presented the "Mayor of the Citizens" awards
    Tuesday, 07.10.2025
  • The Ombudsman Institution and the National Social Security Institute held joint reception days for citizens in Petrich and Gotse Delchev
    Monday, 06.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva commits to addressing water supply issues in the municipality of Tundzha
    Monday, 06.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva met with the British Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Nathaniel Copsey
    Friday, 03.10.2025
  • The Ombudsman Institution and the National Social Security Institute held joint reception days for citizens in Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa
    Friday, 03.10.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva presented the awards in the "Insurers for the Community" competition
    Wednesday, 01.10.2025
  • Ombudsman to Teach for Bulgaria Foundation: Continue to inspire and promote the right to education for every child in Bulgaria
    Wednesday, 01.10.2025
  • Ombudsman meets the citizens from Tundzha municipality to discuss water supply issues
    Wednesday, 01.10.2025
  • Greeting from Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva on the occasion of International Day of the Elderly
    Wednesday, 01.10.2025
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