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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Greece is returning the remains of Tsar Samuel on October 3rd via a Spartan vessel. President Rumen Radev has requested a public procession to mark the occasion. Elsewhere in Sofia, hundreds gathered downtown to protest against Mr Radev and Vice President Iliana Iotova, while a separate vice-presidential candidate was revealed to hold Soviet citizenship.
A new formula for the minimum wage will deliberately slow its growth, as the country maintains its two-decade streak of having the lowest in Europe. The finance ministry noted that wage growth is generally cooling. Meanwhile, the government earned an anti-award from transparency campaigners and is preparing to consolidate 56 different social support measures from eight laws into a single code, which the minister in charge admits are confusing for people in need.
Finance minister Galab Donev and central bank governor Dimitar Radev clashed sharply over a proposed windfall tax, and the ruling coalition reportedly plans to raise the weekend tax. In the courts, the family of Aleksey Petrov conclusively won a case against state prosecutors, and witnesses delivered unexpected testimony in a trial concerning former prime minister Kiril Petkov and the arrest of his predecessor, Boyko Borissov.
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A sharp disagreement has erupted between Finance Minister Galab Donev and Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev regarding the government's proposal for a windfall tax. Additionally, the ruling coalition is reportedly planning to increase the 'weekend tax'.
Mediapool:
Finance Minister and BNB chief in sharp clash over windfall tax
The Bulgarian Finance Minister and the head of the Bulgarian National Bank are reportedly in strong disagreement over the implementation of a windfall tax.
Sega:
Government Raises 'Weekend Tax'
The ruling coalition is reportedly planning to increase the 'weekend tax,' a significant economic development for Bulgarian citizens.
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Hundreds of people protested in downtown Sofia against President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev. A vice presidential candidate was revealed to have Soviet citizenship, adding a new layer to election campaign discussions. Furthermore, witnesses have provided surprising testimony in the case against former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov concerning the arrest of former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
OFFNews:
Hundreds protest against Yotova and Radev in downtown Sofia
A protest attended by hundreds of people took place in the center of Sofia, demonstrating against Vice President Iotova and President Radev.
Sega:
A Vice Presidential Candidate Turned Out to Have Soviet Citizenship
A surprising revelation about a vice presidential candidate in Bulgaria, whose citizenship status is linked to the Soviet era.
Sega:
Witnesses Reveal Surprises in Case Against K. Petkov Regarding Borissov's Arrest
Testimony from witnesses in a trial involving K. Petkov and the arrest of former Prime Minister Borissov has brought unexpected details to light.
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A new Social Protection Code is being developed, but Minister Nataliya Efremova noted that 56 measures across 8 existing laws are causing confusion for those in need. Separately, the 'Access to Information Programme' awarded an 'anti-award' to the government, highlighting concerns about information access.
Sega:
All Social Benefits to Enter New Code
A new legal code is being implemented that will consolidate and govern all social assistance programs in Bulgaria.
OFFNews:
Social protection code creation, 56 measures in 8 laws confuse those in need
A new Social Protection Code is being created, but Minister Efremova stated that 56 measures across 8 laws are confusing for people in need.
Mediapool:
Access to Information Programme awards anti-award to the government
The 'Access to Information Programme' has presented an 'anti-award' to the Bulgarian government, highlighting issues related to information access.
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The tunnel boring machine for the Sofia metro has successfully reached the Sytnyakovo station, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing construction project.
OFFNews:
Metro tunnel boring machine reaches Sytnyakovo
The tunnel boring machine for the Sofia metro has successfully reached the Sytnyakovo station, marking a milestone in the construction project.
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Bulgaria's insurance and pension fund industries are undergoing significant transformations, with the current year being labeled as pivotal for major shifts in the sector.
Capital:
Insurance and Pension Companies: The Year of Big Changes
This story focuses on significant transformations occurring within Bulgaria's insurance and pension fund industries, labeling the current year as pivotal for major shifts in the sector.
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