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September 24, 2026

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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The political landscape is abuzz with a new signal of alleged political corruption sent to Prime Minister Rumen Radev by Borislav Sarafov. Meanwhile, the presidential election campaign is gaining momentum, with twenty candidates receiving media advertising funds and the ballot order finalized. Notably, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms has announced it will not nominate its own presidential candidate. On the economic front, the Ministry of Finance has indicated a move towards higher taxes, including on property and windfall profits, and proposed accelerated depreciation and an increased VAT threshold. Citizens are also facing concerns over artificially inflated diesel prices and an Ombudsman's call for compensation due to hot water cutoffs. The government is preparing to provide heating aid to nearly 338,000 families. In other key developments, the Bulgarian technology firm Shelly has been acquired by Schneider Electric for a substantial 1.2 billion euros. Discussions are also underway regarding a shift from traditional heating methods to electricity and pellets, and the PISA 2025 results are prompting calls for educational reforms.

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Borislav Sarafov, who previously served as acting Prosecutor General and director of the National Investigation Service, has filed a report with Prime Minister Rumen Radev concerning alleged political corruption. This development comes as the Prime Minister's past actions, such as personally choosing an ambassador now facing recall, are also under scrutiny in relation to a Member of the National Assembly.

Sega: Sarafov files signal to Radev about political corruption

The head of the investigative service, Sarafov, has submitted a report to President Radev concerning alleged political corruption.

Mediapool: Peevski's flights: Radev personally chose the ambassador to the UAE who is now…

An investigation into the travels of MP Delyan Peevski reveals that President Rumen Radev personally selected the ambassador to the UAE, who is now facing recall.

OFFNews: Sarafov Sends Signal to Prime Minister on Political Corruption

The head of the prosecution, Sarafov, has sent a signal to the Prime Minister regarding allegations of political corruption.

As the presidential election approaches, twenty candidates have each been allocated 20,000 euros for media advertising. The Central Election Commission has finalized the order of candidates on the ballot. Notably, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) has announced it will not put forward a presidential candidate. The highest number of applications to vote have come from citizens residing in Turkey, and a comprehensive guide for the October 25th elections has been published. Iliana…

Sega: 20 presidential candidates receive 20,000 euros each for media advertising

Twenty presidential candidates in Bulgaria are each allocated 20,000 euros for media advertising campaigns.

Dnevnik: Presidential Elections 2026: What You Need to Know

A comprehensive guide is provided for the upcoming presidential elections on October 25th, detailing key information voters and candidates need to be aware of.

Sega: Mayor of Stara Zagora chooses Iliana Yotova and attacks GERB

The mayor of Stara Zagora has publicly supported Iliana Yotova and criticized the GERB party.

Sega: Most applications to vote in the presidential elections are from Turkey

The highest number of applications to vote in the Bulgarian presidential elections have been submitted by citizens residing in Turkey.

Sega: CEC has ordered the candidates for president in the bulletin

The Central Election Commission has finalized the order of candidates on the presidential election ballot.

Sega: DPS does not nominate a presidential candidate

The ethnic Turkish minority party DPS has announced it will not put forward its own candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.

The Ministry of Finance has announced a shift towards higher taxes, specifically on property and windfall profits, and has proposed measures such as accelerated depreciation and an increased VAT threshold. Meanwhile, concerns are rising over diesel prices being inflated by at least 20 euro cents per liter, and the Ombudsman is advocating for compensation for citizens affected by hot water supply interruptions. Nearly 338,000 families are set to receive heating assistance to mitigate energy…

Sega: Ombudsman demands compensation for hot water cutoff

Bulgaria's Ombudsman has called for compensation for citizens affected by the interruption of hot water supply.

Sega: Diesel price inflated by at least 20 euro cents per liter

The price of diesel fuel is reported to be artificially inflated by at least 20 euro cents per liter.

Mediapool: Nearly 338,000 families to receive heating aid

The Bulgarian government is set to provide heating assistance to a substantial number of families, addressing the energy costs for the upcoming season.

Mediapool: Ministry of Finance announces course towards higher taxes - on property and…

Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance has indicated a policy shift towards increasing taxes, specifically targeting property and the profits of large corporations.

OFFNews: Fuel Prices Up by 20 Cents Per Liter, or 10 Euros Per Tank

Consumers are facing significant increases in fuel costs, amounting to approximately 20 cents per liter or an extra 10 euros per fuel tank.

Capital: Accelerated depreciation, windfall tax, and higher VAT threshold proposed

Bulgarian authorities are proposing accelerated depreciation, a windfall tax, and an increased VAT threshold, indicating significant fiscal policy changes aimed at businesses and revenue generation.

A video report is questioning whether halting construction by the sea could unite opposing political factions. There is also an ongoing discussion about the potential for electricity and pellet stoves to replace traditional wood and coal burning for heating in Bulgarian households.

Mediapool: Old stoves for new: Will electricity and pellets win over wood and coal?

This article investigates the potential shift in heating methods in Bulgaria, exploring whether electricity and pellet stoves will replace traditional wood and coal burning.

Sega: What if no construction by the sea could unite political enemies?

A video report questions whether a halt to construction by the sea could potentially unite opposing political factions.

The results of PISA 2025 are being highlighted as a critical warning for Bulgarian education, prompting urgent calls for reforms within the school system.

Capital: After PISA 2025: A final call for change in school education

This article suggests that the PISA 2025 results serve as a critical warning for Bulgarian education, urging for immediate reforms.

Bulgaria has officially declared its support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, condemning Russia's actions as an 'aggressive war' in the context of international discussions.

Dnevnik: Bulgaria Supports Ukraine Against Russia's 'Aggressive War'

Bulgaria has declared its support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, condemning the latter's 'aggressive war'. The statement was made in the context of international discussions and Bulgaria's ongoing commitment to aiding Ukraine.

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