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The Ombudsman insists that the Mayor of Stara Zagora postpone the demolition of buildings in Lozenets neighbourhood
Monday, 27.07.2026
The Ombudsman referred the matter to the National Revenue Agency for an investigation into the price increase for the “heat cost allocation” service“
Tuesday, 21.07.2026
The Ombudsman: The most profound change to length of service in decades should not be introduced via transitional and final provisions
Monday, 20.07.2026
The Ombudsman insisted that Toplofikatsiya Sofia deduct the days without hot water from customers’ bills
Thursday, 16.07.2026
The Ombudsman supports the removal of restrictions on polling stations abroad and has issued recommendations to the Central Election Commission for an accessible electoral process
Wednesday, 15.07.2026
The Ombudsman made recommendations for better protection of children with special educational needs in the Pre-school and School Education Act
Tuesday, 14.07.2026
The Ombudsman endorsed Pernik’s bid to become the European Youth Capital in 2029
Tuesday, 14.07.2026
The Ombudsman addressed the Sofia Municipality regarding limited access for people with disabilities to priority travel passes
Monday, 13.07.2026
The Ombudsman discussed measures to make elections more accessible for people with disabilities with the leadership of the Central Election Commission
Thursday, 09.07.2026
The Head of the Ombudsman’s Cabinet Katya Hristova met with representatives of Amnesty International
Wednesday, 08.07.2026
  • After Supreme Administrative Court rules to repeal building installation formula: Ombudsman Institution inquires Minister of Energy how new heating bills are to be calculated from now onwards
    Friday, 14.02.2025
  • Ombudsman Institution writes to NMEB to support donor of half of her liver to save her daughter
    Friday, 14.02.2025
  • Ombudsman Institution: It is unacceptable for Shoumen residents to pay for irrigation water as if it were drinking water for seven months
    Friday, 14.02.2025
  • Ombudsman Institution: Patients Tied in Psychiatric Hospitals with No Clear Rules
    Thursday, 13.02.2025
  • Ombudsman Institution approaches Standing Energy Committee in Parliament and Energy Minister vis-à-vis frequent central heating breakdowns in Capital City
    Thursday, 13.02.2025
  • Ombudsman Institution demands compensations for thousands of households left without heating and hot running water in Sofia
    Monday, 10.02.2025
  • Ombudsman Institution warns of loopholes in legislation on use of tobacco and allied products by children
    Friday, 07.02.2025
  • Ombudsman Institution objects to exclusion of 30,000 individuals from Social Service Home Care
    Thursday, 06.02.2025
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