Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov announced the cancellation of a road repair order exceeding 1 billion euros and the halting of all construction payments under outdated methodologies. This move comes amidst investigations into the Road Infrastructure Agency regarding potential favoritism in contracts.

Mediapool: Ivan Shishkov: Billion-Euro Road Repair Order to be Canceled (Podcast)

Minister Ivan Shishkov announces the impending cancellation of a road repair order valued at over 1 billion euros, as detailed in a podcast.

Mediapool: Is Taki Running API? New Chief's First Contract with Old Favorites

An investigation into the Road Infrastructure Agency (API) suggests that the new chief's initial contract might favor previously established companies.

Mediapool: Ivan Shishkov: Halting All Construction Payments Under Old Methodology

Minister Ivan Shishkov states that all construction payments will be suspended if they follow the outdated methodology.

Iliana Iotova, the current President of Bulgaria, has officially announced her intention to run for a full presidential term, forming an initiative committee to support her campaign. She assumed the presidency in January 2026 to complete the term of her predecessor.

OFFNews: Iliana Yotova announced she will run for president with an initiative committee

Current President Iliana Iotova has declared her intention to run for the presidency, forming an initiative committee.

Mediapool: Iliana Yotova Announced Her Candidacy for President

Iliana Iotova has officially declared her intention to run for the presidency.

Sega: Yotova to Run for President with Initiative Committee

Iliana Iotova has announced her candidacy for the presidency, forming an initiative committee to support her election campaign.

Dnevnik: Kutev Believes in Iotova's Presidential Victory

Kutev expresses belief in Iotova's victory in the presidential elections, though the decision on support is pending.

Bulgaria's Parliament has given final approval to the 2026 government budget, which features a 5.7% deficit. The new budget also definitively abolishes the mechanism for minimum wage adjustments and the automatic linking of public sector salaries.

OFFNews: Finally: Budget 2026 removed the minimum wage mechanism and automatic salary…

The 2026 budget has definitively abolished the mechanism for minimum wage adjustments and the automatic linking of public sector salaries.

Dnevnik: Parliament Finally Passes Government Budget with 5.7% Deficit

Parliament has definitively approved the budget presented by Galab Donev, which includes a 5.7% deficit.

Bulgaria is reportedly preparing to compete with Ukraine in a bid to acquire Polish MiG-29 fighter jets. Separately, Democratic Bulgaria did not support a decision regarding US aircraft due to a lack of information.

Capital: Bulgaria to Bid Against Ukraine for Polish MiG-29s

Bulgaria is reportedly preparing to compete with Ukraine in a bid to acquire Polish MiG-29 fighter jets, indicating significant developments in regional defense.

OFFNews: Our Ministry of Defense did ask Poland about MiG-29s promised to Ukraine after…

It has been confirmed that Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense inquired with Poland about MiG-29 fighter jets intended for Ukraine.

OFFNews: Belobradova: DB did not support US aircraft decision due to lack of info

A representative from Democratic Bulgaria (DB) stated that the party did not support the decision regarding US aircraft due to insufficient information.

Bulgarian citizens are facing a new series of scams impersonating the Ministry of Interior and banks. Concurrently, the United States has extended its freeze on Lukoil's assets following discussions between President Iotova and Washington concerning the Burgas refinery.

Sega: Bulgaria Under New Attack with Scams Impersonating Interior Ministry and Banks

Bulgarian citizens are being targeted by a new wave of scams that use the names of the Ministry of Interior and banks to deceive them, raising alarm about cybercrime.

OFFNews: US extended Lukoil asset freeze after Radev discussed Burgas refinery with…

The United States has prolonged the freeze on Lukoil's assets, following a discussion between Bulgarian President Radev and Washington regarding the Burgas refinery.

The stepfather of an 11-year-old girl named Natalia remains in custody in a case involving child neglect. Separately, a district mayor has alerted prosecutors and the Interior Ministry to instances of violence against children in a Sofia kindergarten.

Mediapool: Natalia's 11-Year-Old's Stepfather Remains in Custody

The stepfather of an 11-year-old named Natalia, involved in a case of child neglect, has been detained.

Mediapool: Beaten and Dragged: District Mayor Alerts Prosecutors and Interior Ministry…

A district mayor has reported cases of violence against children in a Sofia kindergarten to the relevant authorities.

The 'Culture' fund has been dissolved, with the primary reason cited as poorly formulated rules and regulations, highlighting ongoing issues within the fund's operational framework.

Sega: Dissolution at Culture Fund Due to Bad Rules

The article discusses the reasons behind the dissolution of the 'Culture' fund, attributing it to poorly formulated rules and regulations, and highlights the ongoing issues within the fund.

Bulgarian roads are experiencing a high volume of speeding violations, with approximately 900 infractions registered daily, leading to descriptions of the roads as being 'like a Formula 1 track'.

Dnevnik: 'Like a Formula 1 Track': 900 Speeding Violations Daily

Approximately 900 speeding violations are registered daily in Bulgaria, described as being 'like a Formula 1 track'.