Consumer Protection Commission

Kornelia Ninova, the Chairperson of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), has announced the party's decision to spearhead a collective action against mobile operators in response to the recent surge in their fees. This move follows discussions within the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), where concerns over rising costs were raised.

To meet the criteria for entering the Eurozone, Bulgaria is gearing up for a significant shift in its economic landscape, with prices expected to witness a downward trend in the coming months, OFFNews reports.

In a recent roundtable discussion on "Travel, Leisure, and Consumers," Bulgaria's Tourism Policy Directorate presented compelling statistical evidence showcasing the country's resilience as a tourist destination amid global challenges.

"Bulgaria can request an extraordinary report on its readiness to enter the Eurozone in March or April, but for this it must have met the inflation criteria and passed three laws." Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov announced this to Nova TV.

Bread prices were reduced by 20% after the adoption of the zero VAT rate for bread and flour. The measures proposed by the Minister of Economy and Industry in resignation Kornelia Ninova had an effect. Already on the 1st of July, large retail chains began to replace the labels with new ones at a lower price.

Against the backdrop of quick money ads flooding the public domain, the Bulgarian National Bank reported a boom in un-serviced fast loans.

Large food chains and vegetable exchanges in Bulgaria sell German and French potatoes as Bulgarian production and thus mislead their customers, National Potato Growers Association alerted. They have submitted complaints to the National Revenue Agency, Consumer Protection Commission and the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency with a request for inspection.

Consumers are increasingly sensitive about their rights, Dimitar Margaritov, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), told BNR. Consumer legislation in Bulgaria is good, however, in certain sectors it is catching up with real life, he commented, giving an example of claims for defective goods within the warranty period.

 Intensified inspections of the stores of teams of RHI inspectors, the Ministry of Interior, the Food Agency and the Consumer Protection Commission are starting.

The goal is to put an end to the huge crowds in front of the entrances of the big stores and shops, as well as to avoid gatherings of many people.

The Regional Health Inspectorates, Consumer Protection Commission and the Interior Ministry will be asked to carry out mass inspections at guesthouses and hotels on the occasion of the Student Holiday celebration on 8 December. This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Tourism.