The annual European Network of Ombudsmen Conference 2019, focusing on citizens’ involvement in the democratic process, took place in Brussels.
Bulgaria’s ombudsman Maya Manolova stated that there is a lot of red tape involved in civic participation,which makes it difficult to put through and gave as an example the elimination of double standards of food quality. After 3 whole years of efforts victory is still a long way off, said Maya Manolova and urged all MEPs to support the introduction of a ban on double standards in food quality next week. In her words it is a battle by citizens against the colossal economic interests of multinational companies.
The Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals insists that the Bulgarian state should set a minimum number of nurses in each health care facility to ensure quality care for patients. The same proposal applies to midwives, rehabilitation workers,..
A rapid deterioration of the weather is expected in the mountains in the afternoon, the Mountain Rescue Service warns. The advice to hikers is to be ready to descend from high areas in the early afternoon. At the moment, the conditions for hiking are..
Over 26,300 applications for voting abroad in the elections for MPs have been confirmed so far. The documents submitted through the electronic system of the Central Election Commission will be accepted until 24.00 hours Bulgarian time on 14 May...
Caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov has admitted the possibility that electricity for households might rise in price from 1 July this year . The..
The 16th edition of the Specialized Agricultural Exhibition BATA AGRO will be opened today in the presence of Bulgaria's Minister of Agriculture..
The Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals insists that the Bulgarian state should set a minimum number of nurses in each health care facility..
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