Georgian Parliament Passes Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law Amid Political Turmoil
The Georgian parliament has officially passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" today in its third and final reading
Key issues raised during the public consultation on the draft law on amendments to the Domestic Violence Protection Act (DVPA) were discussed at the Ministry of Justice.
Representatives of all parties represented in parliament were invited to the working meeting in order to get acquainted with the outlined discussion issues on the bill, the Ministry of Justice announced.
The discussions were attended by the Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria, representatives of the non-governmental sector active in the field of prevention and protection from domestic violence, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.
The following controversial issues have been outlined:
The purpose of the second working meeting, organized within a week, is to seek consensus on opposing views and proposals for changes in the texts of the bill, so that MPs recognize the topic of domestic violence and make it a priority for consideration in the National Assembly.
In 2019, an interdepartmental working group with a wide expert panel prepared amendments to the DVPA. The bill was published for public consultation in the period from 13 to 27 January 2021, and during this period received numerous proposals, feedback and comments.
/BNT
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
A powerful storm accompanied by hail and rainfall wreaked havoc in several Sofia districts
May 24th holds profound significance for Bulgaria as it commemorates the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment, and Culture.
Subscribers in Bulgaria now have access to Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's enhanced streaming service, which boasts a multi-genre library
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) data reveals that the anticipated average life expectancy for Bulgaria's populace, projected for the period spanning 2021 to 2023, stands at 73.5 years
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev revealed that the modernization of the Vitosha lifts is estimated to require between 100 and 150 million euros
New year-round measurements conducted by the eco-association "Za Zemiata" (For the Earth) reveal that nitrogen dioxide pollution levels in Sofia remain consistently high
Sofia Airport's Terminal 3 Construction Set to Begin in Early 2026
COVID-19 Impact: Bulgaria's Grim Milestone as Highest Death Rate in EU