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Ombudsman makes recommendations to the Central Election Commission and Prime Minister Gyurov on equal access to voting for people with disabilities
Wednesday, 04.03.2026
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva insists on equal treatment in admission to municipal nurseries and kindergartens
Monday, 23.02.2026
Ombudsman supports changes to the Penal Code for stricter measures against crimes against children
Thursday, 19.02.2026
In a report by the Ombudsman as NPM for 2025: Children under 14 continue to be placed in boarding schools: the system punishes instead of supporting
Tuesday, 17.02.2026
The Ombudsman warns about the consequences of closing buffer parking lots in the capital and insists on a review of the decision
Friday, 06.02.2026
The Ombudsman to fourth graders at 51st Secondary School "Elisaveta Bagryana": I am confident that the next Ombudsman is here among you
Wednesday, 04.02.2026
Ombudsman recommends that the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Energy check electricity bills
Wednesday, 04.02.2026
Ombudsman: Illegal filming of women in beauty salons is a serious violation of dignity and privacy
Tuesday, 03.02.2026
The Ombudsman convened an Advisory Council on Prevention and Protection against Domestic Violence with a focus on the role of the healthcare system
Thursday, 29.01.2026
The Ombudsman requested urgent measures to address the water problem in Dobrotitsa neighbourhood of Dobrich
Wednesday, 28.01.2026
  • In 2025: 10,000 complaints to the Ombudsman – water and heating are among the major problems for citizens
    Monday, 29.12.2025
  • The Ombudsman proposes that banks discuss the possibility of allowing non-seizable funds to be withdrawn from ATMs
    Tuesday, 23.12.2025
  • The Ombudsman participates in an open art class with children in the Nadezhda district of Sofia
    Monday, 22.12.2025
  • Over 30 citizens sought the assistance of the Ombudsman at the reception meeting held in Pernik
    Wednesday, 17.12.2025
  • The Ombudsman sent a recommendation to the Minister of Education regarding a possible serious violation of children's rights in a school in the capital
    Wednesday, 17.12.2025
  • The Ombudsman is organising a reception day for citizens in the city of Pernik
    Wednesday, 10.12.2025
  • Address by the Ombudsman on the occasion of 10 December – International Human Rights Day
    Wednesday, 10.12.2025
  • The Ombudsman held her first outreach reception day with students in the town of Slivnitsa
    Tuesday, 09.12.2025
  • Ombudsman: Systematic violations of Roma rights continue to be a problem in Bulgaria
    Monday, 08.12.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva refers issues with access to starter kits with euro coins to the Bulgarian National Bank
    Friday, 05.12.2025
  • The Ombudsman: Inspections in reception centers reveal persistent gaps in the protection system
    Thursday, 04.12.2025
  • Address by the Ombudsman on the occasion of 3 December – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    Wednesday, 03.12.2025
  • Ombudsman outraged: Medical devices from World War II are being offered to people with disabilities
    Wednesday, 03.12.2025
  • Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva and the National Social Security Institute are to hold a joint reception meeting with citizens in Slivnitsa
    Tuesday, 02.12.2025
  • The Ombudsman insists that the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission reconsider the increase in prices for water and sewerage services
    Tuesday, 02.12.2025
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