“The excuses of the rulers that they are waiting for the promulgation of the changes they adopted in the Law on the administrative regulation of economic activities related to oil and petroleum products in order to protect the public interest through the appointment of a special commercial manager (STO) are untenable.” This is what President Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook.

“If the real goal is to prevent an interruption in the work of the refinery, a fuel crisis and an increase in prices, they shoudl have appointed OTU by now and taken over the operational management of the said activities – immediately after the announced sanctions on October 23 of this year.They have full legal grounds to do so. The institu

New Bulgarian National ID Card with Qualified Electronic Signature Now Available

2025/11/12 06:36:52

Bulgarian citizens can now apply for a new national ID card that incorporates a qualified electronic signature (QES), streamlining access to online services and enhancing digital identity security. The new ID card complies with the EU’s eIDAS regulation, ensuring its validity across all member states.

Key Features & Benefits:

* Qualified Electronic signature: The integrated QES provides the same legal standing as a handwritten signature for most transactions,eliminating the need for separate digital signature devices.
* Secure Authentication: The card enables secure authentication to a wide range of e-government services, including those offered by the National Revenue Agency (NRA), the Social Security Administration (NSS), and the Ministry of Interior.
* Travel Document: The ID card remains a valid travel document within the European Union and several other countries.
* Biometric Data: The card includes a chip containing the holder’s biometric data (fingerprint), further enhancing security and preventing identity theft.
* Contactless Technology: Utilizes contactless technology (NFC) for quick and easy authentication.

Request Process:

Citizens can apply for the new ID card at any office of the Ministry of Interior. The application requires:

* A completed application form.
* Proof of Bulgarian citizenship (birth certificate, passport, etc.).
* A recent passport-sized photograph.
* Payment of a fee (currently 30.20 BGN).
* Biometric data capture (fingerprint scan).

Transition Period:

Existing national ID cards remain valid until their expiration date. the Ministry of Interior encourages citizens to upgrade to the new card upon renewal to take advantage of the enhanced security and functionality.

Further Details:

Detailed information about the new ID card, including application forms and a list of acceptance offices, is available on the Ministry of Interior website: https://www.mvr.bg/en/

The eIDAS regulation can be found here: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/eid-edas