For the first time in its history, the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has reduced the power output of its 5th unit due to low water levels in the Danube River. This operational change comes amidst claims by analyst Anton Ivanov that the state is depleting the plant's resources, potentially risking its safety.

OFFNews: Capacity of Kozloduy NPP's 5th unit reduced for the first time in its history.

For the first time, the operational capacity of the 5th unit at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has been lowered.

Mediapool: State Draining Kozloduy NPP Resources, Placing it at Risk

Analyst Anton Ivanov claims the Bulgarian state is depleting the resources of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, putting its operational safety at risk.

Mediapool: Kozloduy NPP Reduces Power Output Due to Danube Levels

For the first time in its history, the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has reduced its power output because of low water levels in the Danube River.

Capital: Kozloduy NPP Reduces Power Output of Unit 5 Due to Low Danube

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

The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) to examine why it checked Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms and an MP. Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has publicly called for swift and impartial action from the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, emphasizing that checks should be conducted conscientiously regardless of the individual involved.

Sega: Prosecutor's office investigates GDBOP over Peevski check

The Prosecutor's Office is investigating the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) regarding its reasons for checking Delyan Peevski.

OFFNews: Demerdzhiev: The prosecution is investigating GDBOP why it is checking Peevski.

Minister Demerdzhiev announced that the prosecution is investigating the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) regarding its scrutiny of politician Delyan Peevski.

The National Children's Hospital is expected to be completed by 2030, with administrative reforms planned to accelerate the process. Concurrently, the government is planning significant reforms in pensions, the Temporary Expert Medical Commission (TELK), and hospital funding. These announcements come amidst reports of hospital directors earning significantly more than their stated salaries, with some exceeding 1 million BGN.

Mediapool: National Children's Hospital Expected to be Ready by 2030

Katya Ilieva states that the National Children's Hospital will be completed in 2030, with administrative reforms expected to speed up the process.

Mediapool: Hospital Directors Earn Between 100k and 1 Million BGN Above Base Salary

Hospital directors in Bulgaria are reportedly earning significantly more than their stated salaries, with some exceeding 1 million BGN.

Mediapool: Government Plans Reforms in Pensions, TELK, and Hospital Funding

The Bulgarian government is planning significant reforms affecting pensions, the Temporary Expert Medical Commission (TELK), and the funding of hospitals.

Burgas or Gabrovo are set to be named European Capitals of Culture, a decision that has surprised many. This comes as the summer 2026 season is being viewed as a stress test for Bulgarian sea tourism, indicating potential challenges. Separately, discussions are underway regarding the feasibility of a high-speed coastal highway connecting Burgas and Varna, aiming for a 50-minute travel time.

Sega: Burgas or Gabrovo to be European Capital of Culture, surprising critics

Despite criticism, the Bulgarian cities of Burgas or Gabrovo are set to be named European Capitals of Culture, a decision that has surprised many.

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

The summer season of 2026 is presented as a stress test for Bulgarian sea tourism, indicating potential challenges and issues within the sector.

Capital: Burgas - Varna in 50 Minutes: Time for the Coastal Highway?

The article discusses the possibility and feasibility of a high-speed coastal highway connecting Burgas and Varna, aiming for a 50-minute travel time.

Bulgarian authorities are actively monitoring several 'pedophile hunter' groups following a murder in Plovdiv, indicating a heightened focus on vigilantism and child protection in the aftermath of the incident.

Dnevnik: Bulgarian Police Monitor 'Pedophile Hunter' Groups After Plovdiv Murder

Bulgarian authorities are monitoring several 'pedophile hunter' groups in the aftermath of a murder in Plovdiv, indicating a heightened focus on vigilantism and child protection.

The Ministry of Education has initiated discreet regional personnel reshuffling, sparking speculation about its motives. Concurrently, Minister Ivan Shishkov has exposed alleged schemes involving the embezzlement of funds from the state-owned water utility holding company, ViK Holding. Political analyst Parvan Simeonov suggests that the DPS party is struggling and may barely make it into parliament, while popular figure Slavi Trifonov is reported to hold over 4.5 million euros in a bank…

OFFNews: Party in a city park? The municipality wants to know who is organizing it.

Sofia municipality is seeking to identify organizers of parties held in city parks, aiming to regulate such gatherings.

Sega: Education Ministry begins secret regional purges

The Ministry of Education has initiated a discreet reshuffling of personnel across various regions, sparking speculation about its motives.

Sega: Slavi Trifonov holds over 4.5 million euros in bank

Popular Bulgarian figure Slavi Trifonov is reported to have over 4.5 million euros deposited in a bank account.

OFFNews: Parvan Simeonov: DPS is almost gone, on the verge of entering parliament.

Analyst Parvan Simeonov suggests that the DPS party is struggling and may barely make it into parliament.

OFFNews: Audit Chamber: 108 holiday bases for students in Bulgaria remain closed and…

A report by the Audit Chamber highlights that 108 student holiday facilities across Bulgaria are derelict and unused.

OFFNews: Shishkov revealed schemes for draining the ViK Holding.

Minister Shishkov has exposed alleged schemes involving the embezzlement of funds from the state-owned water utility holding company.