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This update on the current status of Chaplaincy in Bulgaria became necessary in light of the recent parliament vote (October 5, 2014) and consecutive talks on Bulgaria’s national security and upcoming defense reforms. While the government enters a post-election mode to appoint all cabinet members, the legal question about chaplaincy in Bulgaria still remains open. […]

Vote on the new legislation is now postponed for 2019, however several committees still need to approve any new changes  After 7 street protests since November, evangelicals call off protests for the holidays with one last stand on December 16, 2018 The situation in Bulgaria was reported to the Venice Commission of the Council of […]

SUMMARY Bulgarian churches seek to challenge proposed restrictions on religious activity Coalition requests review by Venice Commission of the Council of Europe SOFIA (29 November 2018) – Today, ADF International and a coalition of Bulgarian churches filed a formal request with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe that he initiates a review of […]

After eight street protests in the last two months, Evangelical Christians gathered in front of Bulgaria’s Parliament praying for God’s intervention in the legislative process voted on December 21st. On its last work day for the year, the National Assembly of Bulgaria voted amendments in the nation’s Religious Denominations Act effective January 1, 2019. A number of […]