Emil Tonev, the head of the National Security Service (NSO), has submitted his resignation following an incident where an NSO guard pushed journalist Sonya Koltuklieva. President Iliana Iotova confirmed Tonev's resignation, which comes after widespread criticism and calls for accountability. Separately, a court has ordered the release of the NSO guard involved in the incident, who was previously detained.

OFFNews: Head of NSO Emil Tonev has submitted his resignation, announced Yotova

Vice President Ilijana Yotova confirmed that Emil Tonev, the head of the National Security Service, has submitted his resignation.

Mediapool: Yotova Demands and Receives Resignation of NSO Head; Radev's Reaction Awaited

President Iotova requested and received the resignation of the head of the National Security Service (NSO), with Prime Minister Radev's response anticipated.

OFFNews: Supreme Judicial Council member on Koltuklieva case: NSO guard's detention was…

A member of the Supreme Judicial Council commented that the detention of the National Security Service guard involved in the Koltuklieva incident was an overreaction.

OFFNews: Court releases from arrest the NSO guard who pushed Koltuklieva

The court has ordered the release from custody of the NSO guard involved in pushing Sonya Koltuklieva.

Capital: The Koltuklieva Case: Arrogance of the NSS and Journalistic Standards

The Koltuklieva case raises questions about the arrogance of the National Security Service (NSS) and the standards applied in journalism.

Prosecutors are holding elections to choose their four representatives for the Supreme Judicial Council. This electoral process is overshadowed by allegations that hundreds of prosecutors received money from Borislav Sarafov, raising concerns about potential influence peddling within the prosecutorial system.

Sega: Prosecutors Today Elect Their Four Representatives to the Supreme Judicial…

Prosecutor representatives are voting to select four members for the Supreme Judicial Council.

Mediapool: Buying Influence? Hundreds of Prosecutors Received Money from Sarafov

There are allegations that hundreds of prosecutors received money from an individual named Sarafov, raising questions about influence peddling.

Mediapool: Prosecutors Choose Their Own People for Supreme Judicial Council

Prosecutors are selecting individuals aligned with their interests for positions within the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS).

Sega: Prosecutors May Have Admitted to Rigging the Case Against Blagomir Kocev

Allegations suggest that the prosecution may have manipulated legal proceedings in a case involving Blagomir Kocev.

New polls indicate a significant narrowing of the gap between the leading candidates in the upcoming presidential election. Campaign finances show candidates have raised 1.36 million euros for their campaigns.

Capital: Distance Significantly Shortening: What the Polls Show Before the Presidential…

Polls indicate a significant narrowing of the gap in the lead-up to the presidential election.

Sega: Alpha Research: The Difference Between Yotova and Gyurov Is Only 12.8%

A poll by Alpha Research indicates a narrow margin between presidential candidates Yotova and Gyurov.

Sega: Presidential Candidates Raised 1.36 Million Euros for Their Campaigns

An overview of the campaign finances for the candidates running for president.

Sofia's heating company is burdened with nearly one billion euros in debt, casting uncertainty over its ability to secure gas supplies for the winter. In other economic news, Bulgaria is no longer among the top three EU countries with the lowest national debt. The management of toll collection is set for a two-phase restructuring, and new tax regulations for 2027 propose higher reliefs for children and an increased VAT threshold.

Mediapool: Nearly a Billion Euro Debt and Silence: Can Sofia Heating Be Left Without Gas…

Sofia's heating company faces a debt of nearly one billion euros, with uncertainty about how it will pay for gas supplies during the winter.

Sega: Bulgaria Falls Out of Top 3 Least Indebted EU Countries

Bulgaria is no longer among the three EU member states with the lowest national debt.

Sega: Toll Management Will Be 'Scattered' in Two Stages

The management of toll collection in Bulgaria is set to undergo a restructuring process, divided into two phases.

Capital: Tax Changes 2027: Even Higher Relief for Children, VAT Threshold to Increase…

New tax regulations for 2027 are set to introduce higher tax reliefs for children and a gradual increase in the VAT threshold.

A cargo ship has caused difficulties for maritime control authorities in Varna. Concerns have been raised that school trips are primarily treated as a source of revenue, rather than for educational purposes. Additionally, the GERB party alleges collusion between President Radev, 'We Continue the Change' (PP), and 'Democratic Bulgaria' (DB).

Mediapool: Cargo Ship Stresses Maritime Control in Varna

A cargo ship has caused stress to the maritime control authorities in Varna, Bulgaria.

Sega: School Trips: Children Are Just a Cash Cow

A report highlights concerns that children on school trips are being treated as a source of revenue rather than for educational purposes.

Sega: GERB Also Suspects Collusion - Between Radev, PP, and DB

The GERB party alleges a political agreement or manipulation involving President Radev and other political groups.