Every victim of domestic violence is entitled to receive protection and support provided by the State.
Bulgarian law provides that the victims of domestic violence should be protected and that perpetrators should be held accountable for their actions. Immediate help should be available to someone in danger and structural assistance and legal help should be provided for victims to change their situation. Victims of domestic violence have the right to ask the district court issuing an immediate protection order.
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- If you believe that your or someone else’s safety, health or life is endangered, you should call the police on 110 or 112.
- From 9am–9pm, you may also call a national wide emergency assistance line for victims of domestic violence on 080018676.
- Another national wide line for victims of domestic violence is available 24/7 on 0800 11977.
About this section
This section of the Guide will explain the types of emergency, as well as structural support services, which are available to victims of domestic violence, further.