The first round of Bulgaria's presidential elections is set for October 25th, with a runoff scheduled for November 1st. This announcement coincides with political discussions surrounding presidential candidates vying for influence, and President Iliana Iotova's declaration that she will not veto the budget.

Sega: Two presidential candidates vie for Radev's favor

The article discusses two presidential candidates competing for the support of Prime Minister Radev, highlighting political maneuvering ahead of elections.

Mediapool: Yotova will not veto Radev's budget

Iliana Iotova, President of Bulgaria, has stated that she will not veto the budget proposed by Prime Minister Rumen Radev.

OFFNews: First Round of Presidential Elections on October 25th, Runoff on November 1st

The initial round of the presidential elections in Bulgaria is scheduled for October 25th, with the runoff election planned for November 1st.

New analyses from Alpha Research and Boryana Dimitrova indicate mixed public sentiment towards the government. While some credit of trust remains, the government is perceived as failing to effectively address corruption, rising prices, and road safety. However, the personal approval of Prime Minister Rumen Radev appears to offer a degree of protection against broader criticism.

Mediapool: Boryana Dimitrova: The government still has credit of trust

Political analyst Boryana Dimitrova suggests that the current government in Bulgaria still holds a degree of public trust, despite ongoing political developments.

OFFNews: Alpha Research: Government is Failing on Corruption, Prices, and Road Safety

An analysis by Alpha Research indicates that the Bulgarian government is not effectively addressing issues of corruption, rising prices, and road safety.

Dnevnik: Government's Shield: 'Alpha Research' Poll on PM's Personal Credit

A poll by 'Alpha Research' indicates that Prime Minister Rumen Radev's personal credit is providing the government with a shield against criticism, with specific data presented on public approval ratings.

Sega: Government failing on prices and corruption

The government is reportedly failing to address rising prices and ongoing corruption issues within the country.

Following a conflict with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the Chief Prosecutor has ordered a new probe into a corruption case. Concurrently, the political party Democratic Bulgaria has questioned Prime Minister Radev's approach to systemic issues within the prosecution service. Separately, investigations have uncovered that the Rector of NATFIZ illegally received a second salary, and a "parasitic" unit within the Interior Ministry has spent over 3.7 million euros on salaries.

Mediapool: After Radev's conflict, the Chief Prosecutor orders a probe into a corruption…

Following a public disagreement with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the Chief Prosecutor of Bulgaria, Vanya Stefanova, has initiated an investigation into a corruption-related case.

OFFNews: DB: Did Radev Just Realize the Problem Isn't a 'Bad' Prosecutor, but the Model?

The political party 'Democratic Bulgaria' questions Prime Minister Rumen Radev's timing in addressing systemic issues within the prosecution service.

Dnevnik: NATFIZ Rector Illegally Received Second Salary; Hundreds of Thousands Paid for…

An investigation reveals that the Rector of NATFIZ (National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts), Prof. Dr.Sc. Miroslav Dachev, received an illegal second salary, with significant funds also disbursed for unclear purposes.

Sega: Over 3.7 million euros spent on salaries in 'parasitic' Interior Ministry unit

More than 3.7 million euros have been spent on salaries for a unit within the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior, described as 'parasitic'.

Bulgaria has launched an "emergency" plan to prevent the loss of 800 million euros in regional development funds by the end of 2026, with specific allocations including 220 million for the Sofia metro and 75 million for a children's hospital in Burgas. Additionally, the annual vignette for road use will increase by 30% to 64.50 euros starting in August, while the Pension Board has confirmed no intentions to change early retirement regulations.

Capital: Bulgaria with "emergency" plan to avoid losing 800 million euros in regional…

Bulgaria has an "emergency" plan in place to secure 800 million euros in funding for the "Regions in Growth" program by the end of 2026, aiming to prevent the loss of these crucial funds.

Mediapool: "Saving 800 million euros": 220 million for the metro, 75 million for the…

This news item details financial allocations for infrastructure projects in Bulgaria, including significant funding for the Sofia metro and a children's hospital in Burgas.

OFFNews: Annual Vignette Price to Increase by 30% to 64.50 Euros from August

The cost of the annual vignette for road use in Bulgaria will rise by 30%, reaching 64.50 euros starting in August.

Sega: No plans to touch early retirement

The Pension Board (PB) has stated it has no intention of altering the current early retirement regulations.

Bulgaria is grappling with a precarious water situation, drawing comparisons to Europe's broader climate change challenges. Concurrently, the country is joining a NATO initiative to construct a military fuel pipeline, a project valued at over $1.2 billion.

Mediapool: Bulgaria plays a game of water roulette while Europe fights climate shock

The article discusses Bulgaria's precarious water situation and compares it to Europe's broader struggle with the impacts of climate change, highlighting a sense of vulnerability.

Mediapool: Bulgaria joins the construction of a NATO military pipeline for over 1.2…

Bulgaria is participating in the development of a military fuel pipeline for NATO, a project valued at over $1.2 billion.

Five critical questions have been raised regarding the operations and implications of Rheinmetall's factories located in Bulgaria.

Sega: 5 uncomfortable questions about Rheinmetall factories in Bulgaria

The article raises five critical questions regarding the operations and implications of Rheinmetall's factories located in Bulgaria.