The number of complaints against Bulgaria lodged in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has decreased steadily in the recent years. In 2018 a total of 514 complaints were lodged against Bulgaria to ECHR which placed this country 17th in the EU under this indicator. Bulgaria climbed two positions in the ranking as compared to the previous year. The European Court of Human Rights delivered 55 judgements, 27 of which ended with sentences against Bulgaria, 12 ended with acquittals and 13 ended with agreements. In 2017 and 2018 no violations of articles 2 and 3 of the Human Rights Convention (the right to life, prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment) were found, the annual report approved by the Bulgarian National Assembly reads.
The majority of Bulgarians are optimistic about the EU. They expect the community to ensure peace first and foremost. This is according to Eurobarometer data presented by the European Commission, as reported by BTA. 63% of Bulgarians support the..
Household consumers will remain on the regulated electricity market for an unlimited period, said Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov at a briefing at the Council of Ministers. The day and the night rates, which are important to the most vulnerable..
Vazrazhdane party is demanding, in a declaration, a reaction by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Drago Karov and the protection of Bulgarians in North Macedonia. The declaration was read out in parliament by the chairman of Vazrazhdane..
Household consumers will remain on the regulated electricity market for an unlimited period, said Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov at a briefing at the..
The Ministry of Culture is expecting UNESCO to approve, by the end of 2025, the application of the Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Sozopol as a..
On Thursday, minimum temperatures will range from 8°C to 14°C. Around 9°C is expected in Sofia. Cloud and rain expected in western and central Bulgaria..
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