What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Bulgaria? Let’s take a look at a few of the key equality measures.

Is homosexuality legal in Bulgaria?Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in Bulgaria in 1968 when revisions were made to the penal code.

The age of consent is 14, regardless of sexuality.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Bulgaria?There have been comprehensive protections against discrimination in place since 2004 – this includes discrimination on the basis of sexuality.

Is there Marriage Equality in Bulgaria?There is currently no legal recognition of same-sex relationships. It is an ongoing point of discussion, but in 1991 the country’s constitution was amended to specifically limit marriage to opposite-sex partners.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Bulgaria?Bulgaria is a socially conservative country. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is a powerful force, and actively advocates against LGBTQ equality.

There is an LGBTQ community in Sofia, the country’s capital, but in the rest of the country homosexuality is generally seen as a taboo topic and homophobia is considered to be systemic.