Bulgaria's budget deficit has reached 2.4% of GDP by August, primarily driven by projects under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Simultaneously, the number of people hitting the maximum pension ceiling has increased to nearly 16,000, signaling potential issues within the pension system.

Capital: Budget Deficit Reaches 2.4% of GDP in August Due to NGEP Projects

Bulgaria's budget deficit reached 2.4% of GDP by August, primarily driven by projects under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NGEP).

Sega: People at the pension ceiling already nearly 16,000

The number of people reaching the maximum pension ceiling in Bulgaria has risen to nearly 16,000, indicating potential issues with the pension system.

The presidential election continues to evolve with new strategic considerations. Candidate Andrey Gyurov, the former Caretaker Prime Minister of Bulgaria, anticipates broad support, including from voters of GERB and Progressive Bulgaria. Meanwhile, Atanas Atanasov, a Member of the Haskovo City Council, has suggested that the GERB party may not nominate its own candidate. Gyurov and Georgi Kandev, a presidential hopeful, are emphasizing their non-traditional political backgrounds in their bids.

Mediapool: Andrey Gyurov expects support from GERB and Progressive Bulgaria voters

Andrey Gyurov, a presidential candidate, anticipates receiving support not only from his own party but also from voters of GERB and Progressive Bulgaria, indicating a potential broad appeal.

Mediapool: Atanas Atanasov suggests GERB might not field a presidential candidate

Atanas Atanasov has indicated that the GERB party may choose not to nominate their own candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.

Mediapool: We are not cabinet politicians: Gyurov and Kandev enter presidential race

Presidential hopefuls Gyurov and Kandev have announced their entry into the presidential race, emphasizing their non-traditional political backgrounds.

Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev has initiated a leadership change at the Bulgarian State Railways (Holding BDZ). The Education Committee has made a decision to reduce student stipends for those in paid programs, a move that contradicts a Supreme Administrative Court ruling. Additionally, former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is reportedly expressing concerns about upcoming elections.

Sega: Minister Peev replaces management of 'Holding BDZ'

Minister Peev has initiated a change in the leadership of the Bulgarian State Railways (Holding BDZ), suggesting a significant shake-up in the transportation sector.

Mediapool: Contrary to Supreme Administrative Court ruling, Education Committee cuts…

The Education Committee has reduced student stipends for those in paid programs, a decision that contradicts a ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court.

Sega: Boyko Borissov now fears elections

Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is reportedly expressing fear regarding upcoming elections.

The Bulgarian state has issued new directives for the National Children's Hospital, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility and avoiding wasteful spending.

Mediapool: 'No waste': State issues new requirements for the National Children's Hospital

The Bulgarian state has outlined new directives for the National Children's Hospital, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and avoiding wasteful spending.

Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with a property fraud scheme operating in the central area of Sofia.

Sega: 8 people arrested in a property scam in ideal center of Sofia

Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with a property fraud scheme in the central area of Sofia.