The Ombudswoman institution has voiced strong opposition to the proposed increase in heating prices in Sofia , which is expected to approach nearly 30 percent. According to the position sent by Ombudswoman Velislava Delcheva to the Chair of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC), Plamen Mladenovski, such a rise is described as unacceptable given its potential impact on households. Delcheva argues that the suggested adjustment would place an excessive burden on families that are