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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The Ombudsman proposes that banks discuss the possibility of allowing non-seizable funds to be withdrawn from ATMs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
  • The Ombudsman insists that BGN 300 aid for children in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade be granted without undue bureaucracy
    Tuesday, 27.06.2023
  • The Ombudsman advocates for the owners of 52 residential buildings removed from a sanitation programme
    Friday, 23.06.2023
  • The Ombudsman resubmitted her proposal that graduates get a second chance at the matriculation as an entry to HEIs
    Thursday, 22.06.2023
  • The Ombudsman insists that Sofia District Heating compensates the residents of Buxton neighbourhood in Sofia for lack of warm water
    Tuesday, 20.06.2023
  • The Ombudsman insists on urgent checks due to water shortage in Sliven
    Monday, 12.06.2023
  • Ombudsman: Personal Bankruptcy Law “Omits” Debtors for Electricity, Central Heating and Water
    Wednesday, 07.06.2023
  • The Ombudsman Opposes the Increase in Water Price by More Than 43% in Sofia Region and Pernik; It Fails to Improve Its Quality
    Wednesday, 07.06.2023
  • Ombudsman: It Is an Absurd for People to Pay More for Central Heating and Hot Water after 1 July Given That the Price of Gas Is Lower
    Tuesday, 06.06.2023
  • Ombudsman: Elderly People and People with Disabilities Should Also Be a Priority Group for Heating Benefits
    Thursday, 01.06.2023
  • Ombudsman: The Children of Bulgaria Deserve a Safer and Happier Childhood
    Thursday, 01.06.2023
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