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Bulgaria: Judges fail to elect their own leaders — FrontPages.eu, November 08, 2026

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Bulgarian judges were unable to elect members to the Judicial College of the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) during their initial attempt, as no candidate secured the necessary majority of votes. The voting process for the VSS members has concluded, but the outcome signifies a setback for the judiciary. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev faces accusations from Bozhidar Bozhanov, a Member of the National Assembly, of tampering with documents related to the second pension pillar and sending two different versions of a letter to the European Commission on the matter. This comes as Member of the National Assembly Asen Vassilev presented a pessimistic outlook for the upcoming budget, forecasting economic impoverishment, recession, and rising unemployment. In other news, a drone that struck a ship off the Shabla coast has been identified as a likely variant of the Russian Murena-300S, raising Black Sea security concerns. This development prompted a meeting of the defense ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania in Sofia to discuss regional security.

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The general assembly of judges has concluded its voting process for members of the Judicial College of the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS), but none of the candidates managed to secure the required majority of votes, resulting in a failure to elect new members on the first attempt.

Mediapool: No Candidate for the Judicial College of the Supreme Judicial Council Received…

In Bulgaria, none of the candidates seeking positions within the Judicial College of the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) managed to secure the necessary majority of votes.

Mediapool: Voting Concluded for Judges of the Supreme Judicial Council

The general assembly of judges has completed its voting process to elect new members for the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS).

Sega: Judges fail to elect VSS members on first attempt

Judges were unable to select their representatives for the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) during their initial attempt.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev has been accused by Member of the National Assembly Bozhidar Bozhanov of altering documents related to a second pension scheme and sending two differing versions of a letter on pensions to the European Commission. Concurrently, Member of the National Assembly Asen Vassilev presented a bleak forecast for the upcoming budget, predicting economic impoverishment, recession, and increased unemployment.

Mediapool: Asen Vassilev on the Budget: Impoverishment, Recession, and Unemployment

Finance Minister Asen Vassilev presented a pessimistic outlook for the upcoming budget, predicting economic impoverishment, recession, and rising unemployment.

Mediapool: Bozhanov Accuses Galab Donev of Tampering Documents for Second Pension

Member of Parliament Bozhanov has publicly accused former Prime Minister Galab Donev of altering documents related to a second pension scheme.

OFFNews: Yes, Bulgaria: Galab Donev Sent Two Different Versions of Letter to EC on…

The 'Yes, Bulgaria' political group claims that Galab Donev sent two distinct versions of a letter to the European Commission regarding pensions.

A drone that struck a ship near Shabla, Bulgaria, is now believed to be a variant of the Russian Murena-300S, escalating concerns over Black Sea security. In response, the defense ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania convened in Sofia to discuss and address these regional security challenges.

Mediapool: Drone That Hit Ship Off Shabla Likely a Variant of Russian Murena-300S

A drone incident near Shabla, Bulgaria, where a ship was hit, is reported to possibly be a variant of the Russian Murena-300S, raising security concerns in the Black Sea.

Mediapool: Defense Ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania Discuss Black Sea Security…

The defense ministers of Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania convened in Sofia to discuss and address security concerns within the Black Sea region.

The European Commission has confirmed that Bulgaria officially supported a general statement concerning Ukraine at the United Nations, aligning with the international stance on the ongoing conflict.

OFFNews: European Commission Confirms Bulgaria Supported Statement on Ukraine at UN

The European Commission has confirmed that Bulgaria backed a general statement concerning Ukraine at the United Nations.

Sega: European Commission confirms Bulgaria's support for UN position on Ukraine

The European Commission has confirmed that Bulgaria has backed the United Nations' stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

A new report indicates that school principals across Bulgaria are operating under considerable stress and without adequate support, highlighting challenging working conditions within the education system.

Dnevnik: School Principals Under Stress and Lack Support in Bulgaria

School principals in Bulgaria are working under significant stress and without adequate support, according to a report examining their working conditions.

Discussions are underway regarding the preservation of the Buzludzha monument, a historically significant site in Bulgaria, as efforts are being made to secure its future.

Capital: Will the Buzludzha 'Saucer' Be Saved?

The article discusses the future of the Buzludzha monument, a significant historical site in Bulgaria, and the efforts being made for its preservation.

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