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Bulgaria: Government faces protests, new regulations criticized — FrontPages.eu, September 16, 2026

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Bulgarian citizens have taken to the streets of Sofia to protest against the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, demanding his resignation and criticizing his administration. These demonstrations highlight a growing public discontent with the current political landscape. Meanwhile, the rising cost of fuel continues to be a major economic concern, with political parties like Democratic Bulgaria and Continue the Change proposing compensation and discount measures. The business community is also vocal in its opposition to a proposed new food registry, which they deem impractical and an 'administrative hell' for producers and traders. Further domestic news includes alarming preliminary PISA 2025 results indicating a significant portion of students find school unproductive, prompting the Ministry of Education and Science to consider new discipline measures. The government has also announced plans for major infrastructure projects, including new highways, tunnels, and rail concessions.

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Multiple protests have erupted in Sofia against the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, with demonstrators demanding his resignation and criticizing his administration. Protesters have blocked central Sofia and labeled the government as 'Russian'.

Mediapool: First protest against Radev's government demanded his resignation

A protest has been held against the government led by President Radev, with demonstrators calling for his resignation.

OFFNews: New protest: 'Rumen Radev and his Russian government must be overthrown'

A protest is being held with demonstrators calling for the removal of Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his government, labeling it as 'Russian'.

Sega: Protest against the 'Radev' government blocks Sofia's center

Demonstrators organized a protest against the current government, led by President Radev, which resulted in the blockage of central Sofia.

As fuel and motor oil prices in Bulgaria have risen significantly over the past year, political parties are stepping in with proposals to alleviate the burden on citizens. Democratic Bulgaria has suggested a 20-cent compensation, while Continue the Change urges the government to implement a fuel price discount.

Mediapool: Democratic Bulgaria proposes 20 cents compensation for expensive fuels

The political party 'Democratic Bulgaria' has proposed a 20-cent compensation measure to address the rising cost of fuel prices.

Mediapool: Continue the Change urges government to apply fuel price discount

The political party 'Continue the Change' has called on the government to implement a discount on fuel prices.

Mediapool: Fuels and motor oils in Bulgaria have risen 26% in a year, but diesel has…

While overall fuel and motor oil prices in Bulgaria have seen a 26% increase over the past year, diesel prices have paradoxically decreased.

The Bulgarian business community is strongly criticizing a new food registry project, describing it as 'idiotic' and an 'administrative hell'. The proposed measure is expected to impose significant administrative burdens on food producers and traders.

Sega: Business: New food registry is idiotic

The Bulgarian business community criticizes the new food registry, calling it 'idiotic' and impractical.

Capital: New administrative hell project for food producers and traders

A new project proposes significant administrative burdens for food producers and traders, potentially impacting the industry.

Preliminary results from PISA 2025 indicate that a substantial portion of Bulgarian students find school unproductive. In response to these weak results, the Ministry of Education and Science plans to introduce new measures aimed at improving student discipline.

Sega: PISA 2025: For 30% of our students, school is a waste of time

A significant portion of Bulgarian students find school unproductive, as indicated by PISA 2025 preliminary results, prompting concern about the education system.

Sega: Due to weak PISA, Ministry of Education to propose new discipline measures

In response to poor performance in PISA tests, Bulgaria's Ministry of Education and Science plans to introduce new measures aimed at improving student discipline.

The Bulgarian cabinet is preparing to embark on significant infrastructure projects across the country, including the construction of new highways, tunnels, and the establishment of rail concessions.

Mediapool: Government prepares major construction of new highways, tunnels, and rail…

The Bulgarian cabinet is planning significant infrastructure projects, including new highways, tunnels, and rail concessions.

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has announced plans to conduct investigations into individuals who have accumulated substantial wealth through their salaries.

Mediapool: NRA to check millionaires from salaries

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) plans to investigate individuals who have accumulated wealth through their salaries.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev has hosted Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, known for his eurosceptic views, in Sofia.

Mediapool: Radev receives eurosceptic Czech PM Babis in Sofia

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is hosting Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, known for his eurosceptic views, in Sofia.

The ongoing project to construct new nuclear reactors at the Kozloduy plant is encountering an unforeseen and unusual obstacle, adding to previous reports of issues at the facility.

Mediapool: Unusual problem for the new reactors project at Kozloduy

The project to build new nuclear reactors at the Kozloduy plant is facing an unforeseen and unusual obstacle.

Multiple areas across Sofia are scheduled to experience a 12-hour water supply disruption tomorrow due to planned service interruptions, affecting a significant number of residents.

OFFNews: Water supply to be cut for 12 hours in many Sofia areas tomorrow

Residents in multiple parts of Sofia will experience a 12-hour water outage tomorrow due to planned service disruptions.

The Bulgarian film industry is organizing a protest to advocate for the Kino Center, signaling concerns regarding its future or current management.

OFFNews: Film community plans protest for the Film Center

The Bulgarian film industry is organizing a protest to advocate for the Kino Center, indicating concerns about its future or management.

The Bulgarian military will assume responsibility for securing national airspace, including lower altitudes, with pilots granted the authority to decide whether to engage drones.

Mediapool: Military will guard our airspace and lower; pilots will decide whether to…

The Bulgarian military will be responsible for airspace security, including lower altitudes, and pilots will have the authority to decide on engaging drones.

An analysis by Ivan Kostov critically examines the government's program, pointing out a notable absence of strategic direction.

Mediapool: Analysis: The missing strategy in the government program

An analysis by Ivan Kostov critically examines the government's program, highlighting a lack of strategic direction.

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