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Bulgaria: GPS jammer neutralized, prosecution under fire — FrontPages.eu, August 22, 2026

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A significant security development unfolded in Sofia with the discovery and neutralization of a powerful device capable of jamming airport signals and television towers. This followed earlier reports of affected GPS signals, with authorities reassuring the public about safety. Further investigations at the property where the jammer was found in Dragalevtsi revealed secret corridors and a tunnel. Meanwhile, political tensions heightened as Bozhidar Bozhanov, a Member of the National Assembly and co-leader of the Yes, Bulgaria! party, accused the prosecution of shielding Delyan Peevski, a Member of the National Assembly and leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS). The Prosecutor's office has since refused a request from Democratic Bulgaria to investigate the lack of action regarding Peevski. In other news, a university in Varna canceled remote exams after students utilized artificial intelligence, and Bulgaria has acquired anti-drone systems after a considerable delay. On a positive note, the cities of Burgas or Gabrovo have been surprisingly selected as European Capitals of Culture, defying expectations. The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is continuing to reduce its output due to low water levels in the Danube, and a final agreement has been reached on a new minimum wage formula.

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A powerful device found in Sofia was jamming airport signals and TV towers. A Bulgarian minister had previously acknowledged affected GPS signals but assured no impact on safety. The State Agency for National Security (DANS) neutralized the device, and secret corridors and a tunnel were discovered at the property in Dragalevtsi where it was located.

OFFNews: Minister: GPS Signals Affected, But Safety Not Compromised

A Bulgarian minister stated that GPS signals were affected, but this did not impact safety, addressing concerns about potential interference.

OFFNews: Device Found in Sofia Jamming Airport Signals and TV Towers

A device capable of jamming airport signals and television towers was discovered in Sofia.

Mediapool: DANS neutralizes powerful GPS jammer in Sofia, affecting airport signal…

Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS) has neutralized a powerful GPS jamming device in Sofia that was interfering with the airport's signal.

Sega: Secret corridors and tunnel found at property with jammer in Dragalevtsi

Secret corridors and a tunnel have been discovered at a property in Dragalevtsi, Sofia, which was equipped with a signal jammer.

Bozhidar Bozhanov, a Member of the National Assembly, has publicly accused the Bulgarian prosecution service of protecting Delyan Peevski, a Member of the National Assembly and leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS). The Prosecutor's office subsequently refused a request from the Democratic Bulgaria coalition to investigate why Peevski is not being probed.

Dnevnik: Bozhanov Accuses the Prosecution of Shielding Peevski

A politician named Bozanov has publicly accused the Bulgarian prosecution service of protecting or shielding a figure named Peevski, indicating political tensions and potential corruption allegations.

Sega: Prosecutor's office refuses DB's request to investigate why Peevski is not…

The Bulgarian Prosecutor's office has denied a request from the Democratic Bulgaria coalition to investigate the reasons behind the lack of investigation into Delyan Peevski.

OFFNews: Bozhanov: Peevski Acted Cunningly, But Prosecution Remains

Politician Bozhanov commented that Delyan Peevski might have feigned innocence, but the prosecution's power persists.

A university in Varna, Bulgaria, has canceled its remote exams due to students utilizing artificial intelligence for assistance, raising concerns about academic integrity in the digital age.

Dnevnik: Due to "Help" from Artificial Intelligence, a Varna University Canceled Remote…

A university in Varna, Bulgaria, has canceled its remote exams after students used artificial intelligence to assist them, raising concerns about academic integrity in the digital age.

After a significant delay, Bulgaria has finally acquired much-needed anti-drone systems, enhancing its defense capabilities.

Mediapool: With huge delay, Bulgaria finally acquires anti-drone systems

After a significant delay, Bulgaria has finally managed to acquire much-needed anti-drone systems, enhancing its defense capabilities.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Education is preparing to introduce changes to the current school funding model, a move that could significantly impact the education system and has led to parents feeling like 'cashiers,' according to a minister.

Dnevnik: Ministry of Education Prepares a Change in School Funding Model

The Bulgarian Ministry of Education is planning to introduce changes to the existing model for financing schools, which could have significant implications for the education system.

OFFNews: School Funding Changes: Parents Feel Like Cashiers, Says Minister

The financing model for schools is being altered, leading parents to feel like they are managing cashiers, according to the minister.

A new report indicates that ministers, political party leaders, and magistrates in Bulgaria are holding significant amounts of cash.

Sega: Ministers, party leaders, magistrates hold millions in cash

A report reveals that ministers, political party leaders, and magistrates in Bulgaria are in possession of significant amounts of cash.

The new leadership of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee (BOK) has revealed disputed expenses totaling 85,000 euros charged to a credit card previously held by Stefka Kostadinova, who served as the president of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee from 2005 to 2025.

OFFNews: 85,000 Euros on BOK Credit Card: New Management Uncovers Disputed Expenses

The new leadership of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee (BOK) has revealed disputed expenses totaling 85,000 euros charged to a credit card previously held by Stefka Kostadinova.

The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is reducing the output of its 5th unit due to low water levels in the Danube River, impacting energy production.

Capital: Kozloduy NPP Reduces Power Output Due to Low Danube

The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is reducing the output of its 5th unit because of low water levels in the Danube River, impacting energy production.

A final agreement has been reached regarding the new formula for calculating the minimum wage in Bulgaria.

Mediapool: Final agreement reached on new minimum wage formula (updated)

A final agreement has been reached regarding the new formula for calculating the minimum wage in Bulgaria.

The ongoing gas boom in the Black Sea is currently having a limited impact on Bulgaria's energy sector, while the 2026 summer season is being evaluated as a 'stress test' for the country's maritime tourism industry.

Capital: Black Sea Gas Boom Still Undermining Bulgaria

An article discusses the ongoing gas boom in the Black Sea and its current limited impact on Bulgaria, suggesting potential future implications for the country's energy sector.

Capital: Summer Season 2026: Stress Test for Bulgarian Sea Tourism

The article examines the 2026 summer tourist season as a 'stress test' for Bulgaria's maritime tourism industry, highlighting potential challenges and resilience.

Capital: Comment | Economy of Shallow Waters

The article discusses the 'economy of shallow waters,' specifically noting that transport and energy infrastructure along the Danube River is underutilized.

Capital: Features: Thirty-Six Hours in Sunny Beach

This article provides a detailed look at a 36-hour experience in Sunny Beach, a popular Bulgarian seaside resort, likely exploring its atmosphere and offerings.

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