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Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev says he is convinced the man who killed businessman Iliyan Filipov is now in custody. The arrest follows a televised operation to find the person responsible for the death of the haulage tycoon, whose transport and football interests were valued at hundreds of millions of euros. A parliamentary committee has voted to move the country's kindergartens under the control of the Ministry of Education, an administrative shift intended to solve a chronic shortage of nurses. Meanwhile, a proposal suggests giving every newborn a stock market portfolio; the plan would see 1,000 euros invested for every child to secure their financial future. The government is facing a series of departures after the Chief of Defence and Sofia's deputy mayor for transport both resigned without warning. They leave behind a presidential race where the incumbents hold a comfortable lead, despite the discovery that one vice-presidential candidate still holds Soviet citizenship.

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Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev has confirmed the detention of a suspect in connection with the murder of prominent businessman Iliyan Filipov. Multiple reports indicate authorities are confident they have apprehended the physical perpetrator. It has been reported that a former employee of Filipov was arrested.

Mediapool: Minister: No doubt the killer of Filipov has been detained

Interior Minister Demerdzhiev stated there is no doubt that the physical killer of businessman Iliyan Filipov has been detained following a high-profile arrest.

Sega: Demerdzhiev: We are convinced we have detained Filipov's killer

Minister Demerdzhiev stated that the authorities are convinced they have apprehended the physical perpetrator in the murder case of Filipov.

Dnevnik: Minister of Interior Confident Killer of Iliyan Filipov Apprehended

The Minister of Interior stated his certainty that the perpetrator in the murder case of Iliyan Filipov has been detained. This follows earlier reports of an arrest.

OFFNews: Deputy Interior Minister: Suspect in Ilian Filipov murder detained

Deputy Interior Minister Demerdzhiev states there is no doubt that the physical murderer of Ilian Filipov has been detained.

Mediapool: Former employee arrested for murder of businessman Iliyan Filipov

A former employee of Iliyan Filipov, owner of PIMK and Botev Plovdiv, was arrested in a televised operation for the businessman's murder.

OFFNews: Suspect arrested for the murder of Ilian Filipov in Sofia

A suspect has been arrested in Sofia in connection with the murder of Ilian Filipov.

Mediapool: Business empire of murdered Iliyan Filipov worth hundreds of millions

The business empire of the murdered Iliyan Filipov, who owned PIMK and Botev Plovdiv, is described as being worth hundreds of millions and having a wide reach.

Dnevnik: Suspect Detained for Murder of Iliyan Filipov

Bulgarian Ministry of Interior has detained a suspect in connection with the murder of Iliyan Filipov.

A parliamentary committee is currently voting on a proposal to transfer the oversight of kindergartens to the Ministry of Education. This move aims to address ongoing issues related to the shortage of nurses in these facilities.

OFFNews: Parliamentary committee votes for kindergartens to be under Ministry of…

A parliamentary committee is voting to transfer kindergartens to the Ministry of Education, with the aim of resolving issues related to the shortage of nurses.

Bulgaria is implementing new economic measures, including providing a 50 euro inflation compensation payment to over 500,000 citizens. The country is also seeking over 1.8 billion euros from the European Commission under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, while a proposal suggests investing 1000 Euros on stock markets for every newborn.

Capital: Is it a good idea: 1000 Euros on stock markets for every newborn?

A proposal suggests investing 1000 Euros on stock markets for every newborn child, aiming to boost future financial security.

Mediapool: Bulgaria seeks over 1.8 billion euros from EC under Recovery and Resilience Plan

Bulgaria is requesting more than 1.8 billion euros from the European Commission as part of the national Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Sega: Over 500,000 Bulgarians receive a 50 euro inflation check today

More than 500,000 Bulgarian citizens are now receiving a 50 euro inflation compensation payment.

Capital: Businesses accelerate AI adoption but plan to hire more staff.

Companies are increasing their adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, while simultaneously planning to expand their workforce.

Bulgaria has seen two notable resignations, with the Chief of Defence unexpectedly stepping down from his position. Additionally, the Deputy Mayor for Transport in Sofia has submitted their resignation.

Mediapool: Top military official withdraws surprisingly

Bulgaria's Chief of Defence has unexpectedly announced his resignation.

Sega: Sofia's Deputy Mayor for Transport also resigns

The Deputy Mayor for Transport in Sofia has submitted their resignation.

In the ongoing presidential election race, polls indicate that Iliana Iotova and Vulchev hold a significant lead over Andrey Gyurov and Kandev. Adding a twist to the campaign, a candidate running for vice-president has been found to possess Soviet citizenship.

Sega: Yotova/Vulchev lead with a large advantage over Gyurov/Kandev

In the presidential election race, the candidates Yotova and Vulchev are reported to have a substantial lead over Gyurov and Kandev.

Sega: Vice-presidential candidate found to have Soviet citizenship

A candidate running for vice-president has been discovered to possess Soviet citizenship.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev has clarified his nuanced position regarding international relations during a visit to Brussels, stating he is not an advocate for Putin. Separately, Bulgaria is expected to return religious relics, icons, and church property to Greece. The new US Ambassador has also unveiled a strategic plan concerning Bulgaria.

Mediapool: Radev in Brussels: I am not Putin's lawyer, but...

During a visit to Brussels, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stated he is not an advocate for Putin, but elaborated on his nuanced position.

Sega: Relics, icons, and church property likely to be returned to Greece

Bulgaria is likely to return religious relics, icons, and church property to Greece.

Sega: New US Ambassador announces plan for Bulgaria

The newly appointed US Ambassador has unveiled a strategic plan concerning Bulgaria.

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