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Bulgaria: Political mudslinging and diplomatic row — FrontPages.eu, September 19, 2026

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Bulgaria is grappling with a series of new political and legal developments today. President Iliana Yotova has revealed a 'mudslinging campaign' against her and declined an offer of compromising information targeting political rivals. Concurrently, the Supreme Administrative Court has acquitted Borislav Sarafov, saving him from dismissal, while former Minister of Environment Borislav Sandov faces charges in the 'Petrohan' case, an incident described as an 'absolute outrage' by Member of the National Assembly Asen Vassilev. Adding to the political intrigue, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has demanded the immediate recall of Bulgaria's ambassador to the UAE, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs complying. The ambassador has, in turn, denied any connections to guardrails and politician Delyan Peevski, whose flights are also under scrutiny following data provided by Maltese services, as revealed by Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev. Beyond the political sphere, the business sector has expressed its refusal to accept the government's continued delay on necessary reforms. In education, the Ministry of Education plans new discipline measures in response to disappointing PISA 2025 results, which showed 30% of students consider school a waste of time. Meanwhile, a Thracian tomb is being rescued by the town of Vratsa and state institutions, though the methods remain uncertain.

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President Iliana Yotova has disclosed that she was the target of a 'mudslinging campaign' and was offered compromising information against her political opponents, an offer she ultimately declined.

OFFNews: Yotova: Part of the team behind the mudslinging campaign against me proposed…

Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Yotova stated that individuals involved in a negative campaign against her also proposed a similar campaign targeting another political figure, Gyurov, indicating internal political maneuvering.

Dnevnik: Yotova Refused Compromising Information Against Rivals

Presidential candidate Yotova reportedly had an offer of compromising material against her political opponents but ultimately declined to use it.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev has called for the immediate recall of Bulgaria's ambassador to the UAE, a request with which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is complying. The ambassador has since denied any connections to guardrails and Delyan Peevski, a prominent politician, whose flights are also being investigated by the Interior Ministry with data received from Maltese services.

OFFNews: Our ambassador in the UAE is urgently summoned, MFA takes action for his…

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking urgent steps to secure the release of the Bulgarian ambassador in the UAE, who has reportedly been summoned.

Mediapool: Radev demands immediate recall of ambassador to UAE, MFA complies

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has called for the immediate recall of the ambassador to the UAE, whom he himself appointed, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is acting on the request.

Sega: UAE Ambassador Denies Links to Guardrails and Peevski

The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Bulgaria has denied any connection to guardrails and a prominent Bulgarian politician, Delyan Peevski.

OFFNews: Maltese services provided data on Peevski's flights, Demerdzhiev revealed.

Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced that Maltese authorities have supplied data related to the flights of politician Delyan Peevski.

Former Minister of Environment Borislav Sandov has been officially charged by the Bulgarian prosecution in connection with the 'Petrohan' case, an event that Member of the National Assembly Asen Vassilev described as 'an absolute outrage.' Separately, the Supreme Administrative Court has acquitted Borislav Sarafov, a prominent legal figure, preventing his dismissal.

Mediapool: Asen Vassilev: What happened in 'Petrohan' is an absolute outrage

Bulgarian Minister of Finance, Asen Vassilev, described the events in 'Petrohan' as 'an absolute outrage,' likely referring to a recent incident or scandal.

Mediapool: Prosecutor's office charges former eco-minister Borislav Sandov in 'Petrohan'…

The Bulgarian prosecution has officially charged former Minister of Environment, Borislav Sandov, in connection with the 'Petrohan' case.

Sega: Supreme Administrative Court Acquits Sarafov, Saving Him from Dismissal

The Supreme Administrative Court has ruled in favor of Sarafov, acquitting him and preventing his dismissal.

Following the PISA 2025 results indicating that 30% of Bulgarian students view school as a waste of time, the Ministry of Education is planning to introduce new measures aimed at improving student discipline.

Sega: PISA 2025: For 30% of Students, School is a Waste of Time

According to PISA 2025 results, 30% of Bulgarian students consider school to be a waste of time.

Sega: Due to Weak PISA Results, Ministry of Education to Propose New Discipline…

In response to poor PISA scores, the Bulgarian Ministry of Education plans to introduce new measures to improve student discipline.

The Bulgarian business community has voiced its strong disapproval of the government's ongoing postponement of essential reforms, indicating growing impatience for policy changes.

Dnevnik: Business Rejects Government's Delay on Reforms

The Bulgarian business sector has stated its refusal to accept the government's continued postponement of necessary reforms.

Capital magazine's cover story explores the evolving living environment, driven by smart city technologies, and the transition from traditional structures to modern, byte-driven living spaces.

Capital: Smart City & Home: How the Living Environment is Changing

This story discusses the evolution of the living environment driven by smart city technologies, exploring the transition from traditional concrete structures to byte-driven, modern living spaces. It is presented as a cover story for issue #37.

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