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Bulgaria: A third failed attempt to meet — FrontPages.eu, October 28, 2026

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Bulgaria's Parliament has failed for a third time to convene an extraordinary session to address critical issues, including the 'Petrich Escobar' case and pardons for drug dealers. This repeated inability to gather sufficient deputies underscores ongoing legislative gridlock and a lack of consensus among political factions. In other key domestic developments, business figure Boyan Bozhkov has filed a lawsuit against the prosecution, citing statements made by former Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev and Prosecutor Siyka Mileva. Meanwhile, the Central Election Commission is reportedly overwhelmed by dozens of complaints lodged against Prime Minister Rumen Radev, who has also urged citizens not to engage in vote buying. The individual accused in the assassination of businessman and former MEP Slavi Binev remains in custody, as the investigation into the high-profile murder continues. On an economic front, Prime Minister Radev announced that electricity and heating prices will remain unchanged until July 1, 2027. Additionally, the country's defense ministers are meeting with counterparts from Turkey and Romania in Sofia to discuss Black Sea security.

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The Bulgarian Parliament has failed for the third consecutive time to convene an extraordinary session. The sessions were intended to discuss important matters such as the 'Petrich Escobar' case and pardons for drug dealers, highlighting a persistent inability to achieve quorum and address pressing legislative issues.

OFFNews: Parliamentary Group Fails Third Time to Hold Extraordinary Session on Petrich…

A parliamentary group has failed for the third time to convene an extraordinary session of the National Assembly concerning the 'Petrich Escobar'.

Dnevnik: Parliament Session Fails

A parliamentary session failed to convene, with the initial attempt to register deputies for the upcoming elections also being unsuccessful, resulting in only 112 deputies present.

Mediapool: Ruling parties again fail attempt for extraordinary session on drug dealer…

The ruling parties have once again failed to hold an extraordinary session to discuss pardons for drug dealers.

Sega: Rulers Failed Third Session on 'Petrichki Escobar'

The ruling party failed to convene a third session concerning the 'Petrichki Escobar' case.

Business figure Boyan Bozhkov has sued the prosecution over statements allegedly made by former Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev and Prosecutor Siyka Mileva. Separately, Member of the National Assembly Boyko Rashkov, Member of the National Assembly Asen Vasiliev, and chiefs of the State Agency for National Security are slated for questioning regarding the arrest of former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.

Sega: Bozhkov Sues Prosecution Over Geshev and Mileva's Statements

Business figure Boyan Bozhkov has sued the prosecution over alleged statements made by Ivan Geshev and Siyka Mileva.

OFFNews: Boyko Rashkov, Asen Vasiliev, and DANS Chiefs to Be Questioned About…

Key political figures, including Boyko Rashkov, Asen Vasiliev, and heads of the State Agency for National Security, will be questioned regarding the arrest of Boyko Borissov.

President Iliana Iotova and former interim Prime Minister Petar Gyurov are preparing for a debate ahead of the presidential election runoff. Amidst this, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has called on citizens to refrain from vote buying, stating that the Ministry of Interior will take decisive action against such practices. The Central Election Commission is facing an overload of complaints filed against Prime Minister Radev.

Capital: Business Breakfast: Batteries in Bulgaria Exceeded 6.2 GW; Debate Between…

Business news including the milestone of 6.2 GW in battery capacity in Bulgaria, an upcoming debate between Yotova and Gyurov, and details on Anthropic's potential IPO.

Dnevnik: Radev Calls: Do Not Buy Votes, Interior Ministry Will Act

President Rumen Radev urged citizens not to buy votes, stating that the Ministry of Interior will act decisively against such actions.

Sega: Dozens of Complaints Against Rumen Radev Overwhelmed CEC

A large number of complaints filed against President Rumen Radev have overloaded the Central Election Commission (CEC).

Sega: Only 23% of Voters Voted in the First Round

Only 23% of eligible voters participated in the first round of the presidential elections.

The individual accused of the murder of businessman and former MEP Slavi Binev has been ordered to remain in custody. This development follows the assassination of Binev, who was a prominent figure in sports and politics.

Mediapool: Accused in businessman Slavi Binev's murder remains in custody

The individual accused of the murder of businessman Slavi Binev has been ordered to remain in custody.

The defense ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania are meeting in Sofia to discuss security challenges and cooperation in the Black Sea region.

Mediapool: Defense ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania discuss Black Sea security…

The defense ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania are meeting in Sofia to discuss security in the Black Sea region.

Sega: Military Ministers of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey Meet in Sofia

The defense ministers of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey are holding a meeting in Sofia.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev has announced that the prices for electricity and heating will remain unchanged until July 1, 2027.

OFFNews: Radev: Electricity and Heating Prices to Remain Unchanged Until July 1, 2027

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has stated that prices for electricity and heating will not change until July 1, 2027.

A severe traffic accident involving a bus and two trucks on the Ruse-Sofia road resulted in two fatalities and a fire.

Sega: Two Dead in Truck and Bus Collision on Ruse-Sofia Road

A collision between trucks and a bus on the Ruse-Sofia road resulted in two fatalities.

OFFNews: Bus with Passengers and Two Trucks Catch Fire After Accident on Ruse-Sofia Road

A traffic accident involving a bus and two trucks resulted in a fire on the Ruse-Sofia highway.

The former head of the National Security Service (NSO) has commented on his resignation, stating that he observed errors and believes a fallen citizen should be assisted.

Mediapool: Resigned head of NSO: I saw mistakes. A fallen citizen must be helped

The former head of the National Security Service (NSO) stated that he observed errors and that a citizen who has fallen should be assisted.

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