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Ombudsman: The centres for people at risk are closing doors over electricity and gas bills

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The centres for people at risk are forced to close their doors over electricity and gas prices. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Social Policy and to the chair of the parliamentary Committee on Labour, Social and Demographic Policy, Ombudsman Diana Kovacheva writes that more than 24 NGOs and social service providers are seeking help because they are unable pay their electricity and natural gas bills, or cover their salaries costs.  



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