Recently, growing attention among employers and employees has been drawn to Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms. Its objective is to reinforce gender pay equality through transparency and accountability.

Dental clinics process a special category of personal data – patients’ health information. This means that stricter rules on lawfulness and security apply. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires every processing activity to have a valid legal basis (e.g., legal obligation or contract), as well as a special condition under Article 9, Paragraph 2 GDPR when health data is involved.

The labour market in Bulgaria is evolving rapidly - from remote work and hybrid schedules to the gig economy and freelancing. But is labour legislation keeping up? In this article, we explore the new forms of employment in 2025 and the main legal challenges that accompany them, including the most recent legislative amendments from 2024–2025.

Start-up companies in Bulgaria now have access to a new legal structure offering significant flexibility and simplified procedures - the Variable Capital Company (VCC). Introduced to address the needs of entrepreneurs and innovative businesses, this structure facilitates the attraction of investors, the issuance of shares, and operational flexibility without requiring a fixed capital at the outset. This article provides an overview of the key advantages, requirements, and procedural steps for the incorporation and registration of a VCC, focusing on practical aspects that can help entrepreneurs navigate this new opportunity.