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Friday, November 06, 2026
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An Iranian-made Shahed combat drone has been discovered washed ashore near the coastal town of Shabla, Bulgaria, close to a military polygon. The discovery marks a new, tangible development in Black Sea security concerns, following previous reports of drone attacks and drifting drone-hit ships in the region.
In other significant domestic news, Darin Kostov has been appointed as the new Director of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP), effective November 3, 2026. This unexpected change follows the removal of the previous director without explanation. The country is also mourning the passing of Vejdi Rashidov, a notable Bulgarian artist, former Member of the National Assembly, and former Minister of Culture, who died today.
Economically, the SOFIX stock index has reached a new summit, indicating strong performance in the Bulgarian stock market. Meanwhile, the government, led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, is preparing to announce the 2027 state budget.
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Vejdi Rashidov, a prominent Bulgarian artist, former Member of the National Assembly from GERB, and former Minister of Culture, has passed away today after suffering a heart attack. He was also a former Speaker of the National Assembly.
OFFNews:
Vejdi Rashidov has passed away
Vejdi Rashidov, a notable Bulgarian artist and politician, has died.
Dnevnik:
Vejdi Rashidov Passes Away
Vejdi Rashidov, a former MP from GERB and former Minister of Culture, has passed away after suffering a heart attack.
Sega:
Vejdi Rashidov Passes Away
Vejdi Rashidov, a notable figure in Bulgarian politics and arts, has died.
Mediapool:
Vejdi Rashidov passed away
Vejdi Rashidov, a prominent figure, has died.
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Chief Commissioner Darin Kostov has been appointed as the new Director of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP), effective November 3, 2026. His predecessor, Martin Zlatkov, was unexpectedly removed from the position without official explanation.
Sega:
Director of GDBOP Removed Suddenly and Without Explanation
The director of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) has been unexpectedly removed from their position without any stated reasons.
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The Radev cabinet is scheduled to announce the 2027 state budget at the University of National and World Economy (UNSS).
Mediapool:
Government to announce 2027 budget at UNSS
The Radev cabinet is scheduled to announce the 2027 state budget at the University of National and World Economy (UNSS).
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The Bulgarian government is proposing a markup of up to 30% for retail chains, drawing parallels to regulations in Germany. Dairy producers are reportedly attempting to dictate these prices to hypermarkets. This follows previous government plans to restrict retail chains.
Mediapool:
Is this a dairy farm? No, it's a retail chain...
The Bulgarian government is seeking a markup of up to 30%, similar to Germany, with dairy producers attempting to dictate these prices to hypermarkets.
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Reports indicate that the ruling parties have either curtailed or completely eliminated mechanisms for parliamentary oversight.
Sega:
Ruling Parties Cut Off Parliamentary Control
The ruling parties have reportedly curtailed or eliminated parliamentary oversight mechanisms.
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The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) will halt pension payments to individuals residing abroad if they fail to submit an 'I am alive' declaration.
Sega:
NSSI Stops Pensions Abroad Without 'I Am Alive' Declaration
The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) will cease pension payments to individuals living abroad if they do not submit a 'I am alive' declaration.
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It is reported that Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, and Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), have achieved their first political victory against Prime Minister Radev.
Sega:
Borissov and Peevski Secured First Victory Over Radev
The article claims that Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski achieved their first political victory against President Radev.
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The arrival of Stryker armored fighting vehicles is considered significant for enhancing the capabilities and modernization of the Bulgarian army.
Capital:
Why the Arrival of Stryker is Important Not Only for Our Army*
The arrival of Stryker armored fighting vehicles is significant for the Bulgarian army's capabilities and modernization.
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