The Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) and the National Security Agency (DANS) have taken Dimitar Gavazov, the Mayor of Sungurlare, in for questioning. This occurs amidst allegations that Prime Minister Rumen Radev used the mayor to issue threats against politicians Boyko Borisov and Delyan Peevski. Prime Minister Radev also publicly claimed that those protesting against his cabinet seek to involve Bulgaria in a war and reinstate the previous leadership of Borisov and Peevski.

Sega: Radev Threatens Borisov and Peevski with Sungurlare Mayor

President Radev has allegedly used the mayor of Sungurlare to issue threats against politicians Borisov and Peevski, escalating political tensions.

Sega: GDBOP and DANS Took Sungurlare Mayor for Interrogation

The Directorate for Combating Organized Crime and the National Security Agency have taken the mayor of Sungurlare in for questioning.

OFFNews: Radev: Whoever protests against the cabinet wants to drag Bulgaria into war…

President Rumen Radev claims that those protesting against the current government aim to involve Bulgaria in a war and reinstate the previous leadership of Borissov and Peevski.

Parliamentary sessions dedicated to the 'Petrichki Escobar' case and discussions regarding pardons, involving Ivaylo Kalfin and actions by President Iliana Yotova, have repeatedly failed to convene. The ruling coalition is accused of obstructing these hearings and shielding President Yotova from scrutiny. Despite these failures, an extraordinary session of the Bulgarian Parliament is planned to discuss the 'Petrichki Escobar' case, although the PB party has indicated it would address it after…

Mediapool: Radev's Party Again Fails to Convene Parliament Session on Escobar Case

Radev's party once again prevented a parliamentary session dedicated to the 'Petrichki Escobar' case from taking place.

OFFNews: Parliamentary group fails again on pardon hearing

A parliamentary group has again failed to hold a hearing regarding pardons, involving "Petrichki Escobar" and the actions of Ivaylo Kalfin.

Dnevnik: 'Yotova is Being Hidden': The Ruling Parties Failed Another Pardon Hearing for…

The ruling coalition is accused of obstructing a parliamentary session concerning pardons for convicted drug traffickers, with allegations that Iliana Yotova is being shielded from scrutiny.

Mediapool: Parliament to Hold Extraordinary Session on 'Petrichki Escobar'

The Bulgarian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session to discuss the 'Petrichki Escobar' case.

Sega: PB to Discuss Petrich Escobar After Elections

The political party PB intends to address the case of the 'Petrich Escobar' following the upcoming elections.

Recent polls indicate a shift in the presidential election race, with Georgi Gurov narrowing the difference in support compared to incumbent President Iliana Yotova. While Yotova maintains a solid and significant lead in the first round and is projected to face Gurov in a runoff, the closing gap suggests evolving dynamics in the political landscape.

Sega: Gurov Closes the Gap with Yotova

Gurov is reportedly narrowing the difference in support compared to Yotova, indicating shifts in the political landscape.

Dnevnik: Gurov Narrows Gap with Yotova, but Her Lead Remains Solid, Market Links Finds

A Market Links poll indicates that Georgi Gurov is closing the gap in the presidential election race against Iliana Yotova, though Yotova maintains a significant lead.

Dnevnik: Another Agency Gives Yotova a Large Lead in the First Round and a Runoff…

An additional polling agency projects Iliana Yotova securing a substantial lead in the first round of the presidential elections and facing Georgi Gurov in a runoff.

Dnevnik: From Television Through Party to One of Three: How Iliana Yotova Built Her…

This article traces the political journey of Iliana Yotova, detailing her career progression from television to political leadership.

The Supreme Administrative Court has temporarily suspended the reduction of product fees for various appliances and solar panels. This judicial decision impacts economic regulations concerning these goods.

Capital: Supreme Administrative Court Halts Reduction of Product Fees for Appliances…

The Supreme Administrative Court has temporarily suspended the reduction of product fees for appliances and solar panels.

Capital: Business Breakfast: Court Temporarily Halts Product Fees for Electronics and…

The court has halted product fee reductions for electronics and solar panels, while users report payment issues with Revolut.

The ship ABLE, which had previously sustained damage from a drone attack, has now sunk in the Black Sea.

Sega: Dron-Attacked Ship ABLE Sinks in Black Sea

The ship ABLE, which was previously attacked by a drone, has now sunk in the Black Sea.

A revision by the National Statistical Institute indicates that the Bulgarian economy experienced slightly slower growth in recent years. Concurrently, 35,000 permits for foreign workers have been issued over the past six months, reflecting current labor market trends.

Sega: 35,000 Foreign Worker Permits Issued in 6 Months

A total of 35,000 permits for foreign workers have been issued over the past six months, reflecting labor market trends.

Capital: Bulgarian Economy Grew Slightly Slower in Recent Years, NSI Revision Shows

A revision by the National Statistical Institute indicates that the Bulgarian economy experienced slightly slower growth in recent years.

A man with Down syndrome was severely beaten in the Bulgarian town of Yakoruda, prompting a local investigation into the incident.

Mediapool: Man with Down Syndrome Brutally Beaten in Yakoruda

A man with Down syndrome was severely beaten in the Bulgarian town of Yakoruda.

Protesters gathered in Sofia to demonstrate against the 'Radev' government, with some participants expressing that the cabinet's approach to peace amounts to capitulation.

Mediapool: Protest in Sofia Against 'Radev' Cabinet: 'Your Peace is Capitulation'

Protesters in Sofia demonstrated against the 'Radev' government, calling its approach to peace a capitulation.