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The political landscape is buzzing with the official entry of Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev into the presidential race, intensifying competition for the 'Dondukov' 2 mandate. This development follows earlier reports of President Iliana Iotova's endorsement by the BSP, with Gyurov's party expected to decide on their support in mid-September. [cite: Mediapool, OFFNews, Capital, Dnevnik, Sega] In a significant economic move, the government has decided to freeze new investments in the construction sector, a decision anticipated to have broad implications. Meanwhile, Bulgaria is facing a critical one-month deadline to apply for over 1.8 billion euros in recovery and resilience funding from the European Union. [cite: Sega, Mediapool] Other notable developments include new regulations coming into force for the second pension pillar, impacting retirement savings. The State Agency for National Security (DANS) is also reportedly considering a proposal for its agents to function as psychotherapists, and Sofia's waste treatment plant requires repairs after 11 years of operation. [cite: OFFNews, Sega, Mediapool]

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Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev have officially declared their intention to run for the presidency, adding new contenders to the upcoming election. The 'We Continue the Change' party is expected to decide on September 12th whether to support their candidacy. [cite: Mediapool, OFFNews, Capital, Dnevnik, Sega]

Mediapool: Gyurov and Kandev Enter Presidential Race, Stating 'We Are Not Cabinet…

Two figures, Gyurov and Kandev, have officially announced their intention to run for president, emphasizing their non-establishment political background.

OFFNews: Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev enter the 'Dondukov' 2 race

Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev are officially entering the race for the 'Dondukov' 2 presidential mandate, signaling increased political competition.

Capital: Business Breakfast: Gurov and Kandev Announce Presidential Bid; Inflation…

A digest of business and political news including Bulgarian political figures announcing their presidential aspirations, an economic indicator on inflation, and an international note on Iceland's EU stance.

Dnevnik: New Presidential Race: Gurov and Kandev Officially Enter the Competition

Andrei Gurov and Georgi Kandev have officially announced their candidacy for the 2026 presidential elections, aiming to build a state to be proud of. The story notes Gurov's party will decide on September 12th whether to support them.

Mediapool: Official: Gyurov and Kandev to Announce Presidential Candidacy on Tuesday

It has been officially confirmed that Gyurov and Kandev will declare their candidacy for the upcoming presidential election on Tuesday.

Sega: Gurov and Kandev Enter Presidential Race

Politicians Gurov and Kandev have officially announced their candidacy for the upcoming presidential election in Bulgaria.

Dnevnik: PP Party to Decide on September 12th on Supporting Gurov and Kandev

The 'We Continue the Change' party will make a decision on September 12th regarding their support for the presidential candidacy of Gurov and Kandev.

The Bulgarian government has implemented a freeze on new investments within the construction sector, a decision expected to have considerable economic repercussions across the country. [cite: Sega]

Sega: Government Freezes New Construction Investments

The Bulgarian government has decided to freeze new investments in the construction sector, a move that could have significant economic implications.

Bulgaria has a one-month window remaining to formally request over 1.8 billion euros in funding from the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility. [cite: Mediapool]

Mediapool: Bulgaria Has One Month to Request Over 1.8 Billion Euros from EU for Recovery…

Bulgaria has a deadline of one month to formally apply for over 1.8 billion euros in funding from the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

New regulations affecting the second pillar of the national pension system have officially taken effect, impacting the retirement savings and future provisions for many Bulgarians. [cite: OFFNews]

OFFNews: Changes to the second pension pillar come into force

New regulations affecting the second pillar of the pension system are now effective, impacting retirement savings for many Bulgarians.

Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS) is reportedly evaluating a proposal that would allow its agents to also serve as psychotherapists. [cite: Sega]

Sega: DANS Agents May Become Psychotherapists

Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS) is considering a proposal for its agents to also function as psychotherapists.

After 11 years of operation, the waste treatment plant serving Sofia is now in need of significant repairs. [cite: Mediapool]

Mediapool: Sofia's Waste Treatment Plant Needs Repair After 11 Years of Operation

The waste treatment plant in Sofia requires repairs after operating for 11 years.

Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is reportedly apprehensive about upcoming elections, while Kiril Petkov, co-leader of 'We Continue the Change,' stated that the elections are not a foregone conclusion, indicating an open political contest. [cite: Sega, OFFNews]

Sega: Boyko Borissov Fears Elections

Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is reportedly experiencing fear regarding upcoming elections.

OFFNews: Kiril Petkov: The elections are not predetermined

Kiril Petkov, a prominent political figure, stated that the upcoming elections are not a foregone conclusion, suggesting an open political contest.

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