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The government has proposed a new location near Burgas for a Rheinmetall manufacturing facility, a concrete offer to the German defense giant. Separately, the Kremlin has publicly welcomed the President's stance on the war in Ukraine, as lawmakers continue to question the Prime Minister and his deputies in parliament. A shipment of a different nature arrives from Greece tomorrow when the remains of Tsar Samuil return for a museum ceremony. The transport will be escorted by two pairs of MiG-29 and F-16 fighter jets, a high-altitude welcome for the monarch. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior noted that a recently murdered businessman and his suspected killer were seen together just two weeks before the shooting. The economic outlook is less ceremonial. Inflation reached 5.6% in September, and while the state is being praised as a debt outperformer, the interest on that debt is rising. Banks have hinted they intend to recoup the cost of a new tax on their excess profits by increasing interest rates on loans.

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The Bulgarian government has officially proposed a new site near Burgas for the German defense company Rheinmetall to establish its manufacturing facilities, marking a significant development in this key industrial project.

Sega: Cabinet proposes new site for Rheinmetall factories near Burgas

The Bulgarian government is offering a new location near Burgas for the German defense company Rheinmetall to build its manufacturing facilities.

The remains of Tsar Samuil are scheduled to be presented from Greece to Bulgaria tomorrow, with an official ceremony planned. Bulgarian fighter jets, including MiG-29s and F-16s, will provide an aerial escort for the transport of the historical remains.

OFFNews: Two pairs of MiG-29 and F-16 will escort Spartan with Tsar Samuil's remains

Bulgarian fighter jets, including MiG-29s and F-16s, will provide an aerial escort for the transport of Tsar Samuil's remains.

Dnevnik: Remains of Tsar Samuil to Be Presented from Greece to Bulgaria Tomorrow

The remains of Tsar Samuil will be presented from Greece to Bulgaria tomorrow, with an official ceremony planned at the Museum.

The Ministry of Interior has revealed that businessman Iliyan Filipov, who was shot, and the individual arrested in connection with his murder, had been in contact approximately two weeks prior to the incident.

Sega: MIA: The shot Filipov and the arrested were together 2 weeks ago

The Ministry of Interior announced that the victim of a shooting, Filipov, and an arrested individual had prior contact two weeks before the incident.

Dnevnik: Iliyan Filipov and the Man Arrested for His Murder Had Contact Two Weeks Prior

Iliyan Filipov and the individual arrested in connection with his murder had been in contact approximately two weeks before the incident.

Bulgaria's inflation rate continued its upward trajectory, reaching 5.6% in September. Amid concerns about national debt and rising interest rates, banks have indicated their intention to recover the cost of the 'excess profit' tax by increasing interest rates on loans.

Capital: Inflation Continues to Rise, Reaching 5.6% in September

Bulgaria's inflation rate shows a continued upward trend, reaching 5.6% in September.

Mediapool: Banks Hint They Will Recoup 'Excess Profit' Tax from Loan Interest

Bulgarian banks have suggested they intend to recover the cost of the 'excess profit' tax by increasing interest rates on loans.

Sega: Not only the national debt, but also the interest rates on it are rising…

Both the total amount of national debt and the interest accrued on it are experiencing significant increases.

Capital: Commentary: An Independent BNB is Not a Non-Critical BNB

The conflict between the Finance Minister and the BNB Governor regarding the taxation of excess bank profits.

Capital: Bulgaria: The Surprising Debt Outperformer

An examination of Bulgaria's unexpected strong performance in terms of national debt.

President Iliana Iotova's stance on the Ukraine war has been welcomed by the Kremlin. In domestic matters, President Iotova addressed the Vazrazhdane party regarding the Shipka renovation, dismissing claims of 'gutting' as speculation, and highlighted 36 invoices totaling 5 million euros related to MP Ivelin Peevski's flights.

Mediapool: Kremlin Welcomes Bulgarian President Radev's Stance on Ukraine War

The Kremlin has expressed approval of the position taken by Bulgarian President Radev regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.

OFFNews: Radev to Vazrazhdane on Shipka renovation: To speak of 'gutting' is speculation

President Rumen Radev stated that accusations of 'gutting' the Shipka pass renovation are speculative, addressing the 'Vazrazhdane' party.

OFFNews: Radev on Peevski's flights: There are 36 invoices worth 5 million euros

President Radev stated that there are 36 invoices totaling 5 million euros related to MP Ivelin Peevski's flights.

Lena Borislavova, a Member of the National Assembly for We Continue the Change, has established a new platform called 'The Unbreakables', which she is funding with compensation received from a lawsuit against Slavi Trifonov.

Mediapool: Lena Borislavova Creates 'The Unbreakables', Funding Platform with Lawsuit…

Lena Borislavova has established a platform called 'The Unbreakables,' which she is financing with compensation received from a lawsuit against Slavi Trifonov.

The Bulgarian Parliament has adopted new legal measures aimed at combating SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) lawsuits, which are often used to suppress public debate.

Capital: Commentary: A Slap for SLAPP Suits

The Parliament has finally adopted legal measures against SLAPP lawsuits aimed at suppressing public debate.

The Bulgarian government has created significant administrative disarray and confusion with its new regulations concerning attractions.

Dnevnik: Bulgarian Government Creates Administrative Chaos with Attraction Regulations

The Bulgarian state has created an administrative mess with the regulation of attractions, leading to confusion and disarray.

An increasing number of individuals in Bulgaria are choosing to retire early by purchasing service years, a trend that is impacting the country's pension system.

Sega: More people retiring with purchased service

An increasing number of individuals are opting for early retirement by purchasing service years, impacting the pension system.

Latest presidential election polls show the Iotova/Valchev ticket maintaining a significant lead over the Gyurov/Kandev ticket. This comes as a vice-presidential candidate has been found to hold Soviet citizenship.

Sega: Yotova/Valchev lead with a large margin over Gyurov/Kandev

In the presidential election polls, the Yotova/Valchev ticket holds a significant lead over the Gyurov/Kandev ticket.

Sega: Vice presidential candidate found to have Soviet citizenship

A candidate running for vice president has been discovered to hold Soviet citizenship.

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