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Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva defended the most prestigious status of the human rights institution before the UN
Monday, 05.01.2026
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The Ombudsman proposes that banks discuss the possibility of allowing non-seizable funds to be withdrawn from ATMs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
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
Over 30 citizens sought the assistance of the Ombudsman at the reception meeting held in Pernik
Wednesday, 17.12.2025
Address by the Ombudsman on the occasion of 10 December – International Human Rights Day
Wednesday, 10.12.2025
The Ombudsman is organising a reception day for citizens in the city of Pernik
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: The Regulations Leave the Issues with Slow TEMC and NEMC Unresolved
    Tuesday, 30.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman Demands an Urgent Inspection of Toplofikacia Sofia in Relation to High Central Heating Bills
    Wednesday, 24.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman: Lack of information about “smart” heat meters violates people’s rights
    Monday, 15.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman requested the right to a supplement to the pension of a deceased partner even in de facto cohabitation
    Friday, 12.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman supported a campaign on healthy child nutrition
    Thursday, 11.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman objected to the sharp increase by 81.25% in the price of water in Kyustendil region
    Wednesday, 10.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman asked KEVR to “declassify” the new prices for electricity, heating and hot water requested by companies
    Monday, 08.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman requested an urgent inspection because of the searched citizens in a night club in Plovdiv
    Monday, 08.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman advocated for the owners of motor vehicles without a driving license to “park” in front of their home
    Friday, 05.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman: A higher price for worse water quality in Dobrich is absurd
    Wednesday, 03.05.2023
  • The Ombudsman: Bad organisation keeps people with disabilities waiting for hours in front of Territorial Expert Medical Commissions (TELKs)
    Wednesday, 03.05.2023
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