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A new video report has brought to light discussions about the hiding of files related to the dark secrets of Bulgaria's State Security (DS). This comes as citizens in 14 locations across the country are participating in mayoral elections today. Meanwhile, the ship 'Chelsea 3', damaged by recent drone strikes, has docked at the Port of Burgas, where an inspection has commenced. Twenty-four prosecutor candidates have presented their concepts for the Supreme Judicial Council, touching upon issues such as salaries, pressure, and judicial reform. In other news, Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met in Sofia. The Institute for Public Policy has issued a warning that the Bulgarian economy risks being cut off from foreign markets, while consumers are facing rising prices for fish and vegetables. Discussions are also taking place regarding a potential presidential debate between President Iliana Iotova and Tihomir Gurov if they reach a runoff.

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A video report discusses the concealment of files related to the dark secrets of Bulgaria's State Security (DS), bringing historical intelligence activities into focus.

Sega: Archives Hide Dark Secrets of the State Security

A video report discusses the hiding of files related to the dark secrets of Bulgaria's State Security (DS).

Mayoral elections are taking place today in 14 different locations across Bulgaria, with citizens casting their votes for new local leaders.

OFFNews: Mayoral elections to be held in 14 locations across the country

Mayoral elections are scheduled to take place in 14 different locations within the country.

Sega: Local Elections Held in 14 Locations Across the Country

Mayors are being elected in 14 locations across Bulgaria.

The ship 'Chelsea 3', which sustained damage from drone attacks, has successfully docked at the Port of Burgas, where an official inspection has now begun by military prosecutors.

Mediapool: Inspection Begins on Drone-Damaged Ship 'Chelsea 3' at Port of Burgas

An inspection has started on the ship 'Chelsea 3', which was damaged by drones and has been towed to the Port of Burgas.

Sega: Struck Ship CHELSEA-3 Docks in Burgas

The ship CHELSEA-3, which was struck, has docked in the port of Burgas.

Sega: Military Prosecutor's Office Investigates Drone-Struck Ship in Black Sea

The military prosecutor's office is investigating a ship in the Black Sea that was hit by a drone.

Twenty-four prosecutor candidates for the Supreme Judicial Council have presented their reform concepts, addressing critical issues such as salaries, external pressure, career bonuses, and broader judicial reform.

Mediapool: Salaries, Pressure, Bonuses, Judicial Reform: 24 Candidates Present Concepts…

Twenty-four prosecutor candidates presented their concepts for the Supreme Judicial Council, addressing issues such as salaries, pressure, career bonuses, and judicial reform.

The Institute for Public Policy warns that Bulgaria's economy is at risk of isolation from foreign markets. Concurrently, consumers are facing significant price increases for fish and vegetables, while Bulgargaz has reported an 85 million euro profit amid record high electricity and gas prices.

OFFNews: Bulgarian economy at risk of being cut off from foreign markets, warns IPI

The Institute for Public Policy warns that Bulgaria's economy is at risk of being isolated from its foreign markets.

OFFNews: Fish prices to increase, vegetable prices have jumped

Fish is facing price increases, and vegetable prices have seen a significant rise.

Capital: Weekly Energy News: 85 Million Euros Profit for 'Bulgargaz'; Record Prices for…

Recent energy news includes Bulgargaz reporting a profit of 85 million euros, while electricity and gas prices have reached new record highs.

President Iliana Iotova has confirmed her willingness to participate in a presidential debate on BNT if she reaches a runoff, as other candidates prepare for debates.

OFFNews: Yotova and Gurov to participate in BNT presidential debate if they reach runoff

Yotova and Gurov have agreed to participate in a presidential debate on BNT, provided they advance to the second round of elections.

Dnevnik: Bulgarian Presidential Candidates Prepare for Debate

Kandev calls for a debate between presidential candidates first, while Yotova confirms her participation before the runoff.

His Holiness Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria and His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew held a meeting in Sofia.

OFFNews: Meeting of Patriarchs Daniil and Bartholomew in Sofia

Patriarchs Daniil and Bartholomew met in Sofia.

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