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A poll by Alpha Research suggests the presidential ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev is headed for a runoff against Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev. Gurov enters the final stretch with the most donations, while his supporters have accused Iotova of using state resources for her campaign. Public attention is elsewhere; a video has emerged showing a drug trafficker, recently pardoned by the Vice President, in an altercation at a prison hospital. The murder investigation of businessman Ilian Filipov has centered on a 'black lottery' debt as the motive for the killing. Separately, the National Security Service has been asked by MP Delyan Peevski to disclose every individual it has protected since 2013, a request for transparency that comes just as the service faces questions over the detention of an activist in Strumyani. Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has warned that a decision to release naphtha is a mistake that will benefit only the few who get rich from it. The state’s financial books are otherwise in better shape than anticipated; the country has been labeled a 'debt outperformer' for its recent fiscal management.

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New Alpha Research poll results show President Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev leading the presidential race with 18.4% over Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, suggesting a likely runoff. The poll, conducted from September 24 to October 1, indicates Iotova and Valchev have 44.5% support among decided voters, with Gurov and Kandev at 26.1%. The campaign has also seen accusations from Gurov's supporters against Iotova for alleged misuse of state resources, while Gurov has emerged as the top…

Sega: Alpha Research: Yotova/Valchev Lead by 18.4% Over Gurov/Kandev

A poll by Alpha Research indicates that the Yotova/Valchev ticket is ahead by 18.4% against Gurov/Kandev in the presidential race.

OFFNews: Alpha Research Poll: Yotova-Valchev Lead Gyorov-Kandev by 18.4%

According to an Alpha Research poll, the Yotova-Valchev ticket leads the Gyorov-Kandev ticket by 18.4% in the upcoming elections.

Dnevnik: Polls Show Yotova With Nearly Double Lead Over Gyurov, Potential Surprises Ahead

According to an "Alpha Research" poll, Yotova maintains a nearly double lead over Gyurov in the upcoming presidential elections, with potential for two surprises.

Mediapool: 'Alpha Research': A Runoff Between Yotova and Gyurov Appears Likely

According to a poll by 'Alpha Research,' the upcoming presidential election is projected to go into a second round, with Yotova and Gyurov as the likely candidates.

Mediapool: Video Shows Yotova's Pardoned Drug Trafficker Beating Himself in Prison Hospital

A video captures a drug trafficker, who was pardoned by Vice President Iotova, engaging in altercations within the prison hospital.

Sega: Gurov Tops Presidential Election Donations List

Gurov has emerged as the leader in terms of campaign donations for the presidential election.

Sega: Gurov Supporters Accuse Yotova of Misusing State Resources

Supporters of Gurov have made accusations against Yotova, claiming she misused state resources during the campaign.

Megerov, the murder suspect in the Filipov case, will remain in custody. Authorities have cited unsettled debts from a 'black lottery' as the motive for the murder of businessman Ilian Filipov.

OFFNews: Megerov Remains in Custody; Unsettled Debts from 'Black Lottery' Motive for…

Megerov will remain in custody, with unsettled debts from a 'black lottery' cited as the motive for the murder of Ilian Filipov.

An unmanned ship, reportedly struck by a drone, is currently drifting near the Bulgarian coast off Shabla. The military is monitoring the vessel.

OFFNews: Drone-Hit Unmanned Ship Floats Near Shabla; Military Monitoring

An unmanned ship, hit by a drone, is drifting near Shabla and is being monitored by the military.

A hospital ward in Plovdiv has been closed following a joint operation conducted by the Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor's Office.

Sega: Police and Prosecutor's Office Raid Closes Hospital Ward in Plovdiv

A joint operation by the Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor's Office has led to the closure of a hospital ward in Plovdiv.

An article discusses the 'Praetorian Guard' of power, highlighting concerns about communist echoes, scandals, and a lack of effective oversight in governance. Delyan Peevski, a Member of the National Assembly and leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, has requested that the National Security Service disclose all individuals under their protection since 2013. Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov criticized the release of naphtha, describing it as a significant error that could lead to…

Mediapool: The 'Praetorian Guard' of Power: A Hint of Communism, Scandals, and Weak Control

An article discusses the 'Praetorian Guard' of power, suggesting communist echoes, scandals, and a lack of effective oversight, with a mention of international news sources.

Mediapool: Peevski Demanded NSO Reveal All Protected Persons Since 2013

Delyan Peevski has requested that the National Security Service (NSO) disclose a list of all individuals under their protection from 2013 to the present.

Mediapool: Borissov: Releasing the Naphtha Is a Gross Mistake, Someone Will Get Rich

Former Prime Minister Borissov criticized the decision to release naphtha, calling it a significant error and suggesting it will lead to unjust enrichment for some parties.

A large wildfire is actively burning in the Eastern Rhodopes region. A helicopter has been deployed to assist with firefighting efforts to suppress the blaze.

Mediapool: Large Wildfire Raging in Eastern Rhodopes, Helicopter Assists in Firefighting

A significant wildfire is currently active in the Eastern Rhodopes region, with a helicopter deployed to aid suppression efforts.

Police in Sofia have arrested seven individuals in connection with drug offenses. A total of 400 grams of illicit substances were seized, including 96 grams of fentanyl.

Mediapool: 7 Detained with Drugs in Sofia, 400 Grams Seized, 96g of Which is Fentanyl

Police in Sofia have arrested seven individuals in connection with drug offenses, confiscating 400 grams of illicit substances, including 96 grams of fentanyl.

The former Russian consulate in Varna is now reportedly conducting its affairs in English, indicating a shift in operations or diplomatic relations.

Sega: No Return: English Spoken at Former Russian Consulate in Varna

The former Russian consulate in Varna is now reportedly conducting its affairs in English.

The municipality of Varna has been unsuccessful in recovering 1.3 million euros owed by its chief architect.

Sega: Varna Municipality Fails to Recover 1.3 Million Euros from Chief Architect

The municipality of Varna has been unsuccessful in recovering 1.3 million euros owed by its chief architect.

Tragically, three motorcyclists lost their lives within a short span of a few hours.

Sega: Three Motorcyclists Die in a Few Hours

Tragically, three motorcyclists lost their lives within a span of just a few hours.

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