The average pension in Bulgaria is projected to reach 543 euros in 2026, marking an increase of about 45 euros compared to the previous year, according to Labor and Social Policy Minister Natalia Efremova. Speaking ahead of a meeting of the Supervisory Board of the National Social Security Institute (NSSI), where the draft budget of the State Social Security system for 2026 was discussed, Efremova said the rise will result from a planned 7.8% adjustment of all pensions starting July 1. She also