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Iva Mihailova, a dual Bulgarian and North Macedonian citizen facing trial in North Macedonia, has successfully returned to Bulgaria for urgent medical treatment. Her return follows previous denials of permission to leave North Macedonia for medical care, and Bulgarian authorities are now considering providing her with protection. In other domestic news, Bulgaria significantly increased its green electricity production by 34% in the first nine months of 2026. The Institute of Meteorology has issued a red code alert for heavy rainfall across the country. Meanwhile, the special commercial manager for Lukoil stated that there is a sufficient supply of diesel fuel available in Bulgaria. Politically, Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, has filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding statements made by Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev. A new round of negotiations is beginning concerning the minimum wage, and former State Security agents are planning to sue the state following the closure of a committee on their files.

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Iva Mihailova, a woman holding both Bulgarian and North Macedonian citizenship, has successfully returned to Bulgaria for medical treatment. She is facing trial in North Macedonia for a car accident, and her previous attempts to leave the country for medical care were denied due to travel restrictions. Bulgarian authorities are now evaluating whether she requires state protection.

Mediapool: Bulgaria: Woman Prosecuted in North Macedonia Enters Bulgaria Amidst Tension

A woman prosecuted in North Macedonia has unexpectedly entered Bulgaria, prompting a diplomatic incident between the two countries. Bulgarian authorities are reportedly considering providing her with protection, while North Macedonia's President has ignored a letter from Bulgaria's Vice President…

Sega: Woman tried in North Macedonia returns to Bulgaria

Iva Mihailova, who was on trial in North Macedonia, has successfully returned to Bulgaria.

OFFNews: Iva Mihailova managed to return to Bulgaria

Iva Mihailova, a political figure, has successfully returned to Bulgaria, as reported by the news outlet.

Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency: Iva Mihaylova Returns to Bulgaria for Urgent Medical Treatment

Iva Mihaylova has returned to Bulgaria for medical treatment after negotiations with North Macedonia secured permission for her to receive care in Bulgaria, bTV reported, saying she crossed the border with her lawyer and presented both her Macedonian and Bulgarian identification cards. “I crossed the border with my lawyer; my health had deteriorated, so he picked me up, and we returned to Bulgaria without any issues.

Radio Bulgaria in English: Iva Mihaylova arrives in Sofia for medical treatment

Iva Mihaylova is now back in Bulgaria following successful negotiations with the Republic of North Macedonia to allow her to receive medical treatment in her home country Bulgaria. “We crossed the border with my lawyer. My health deteriorated, so he picked me up and we returned to Bulgaria without any problems. I showed my Macedonian ID card and then I showed my Bulgarian one at our border,” Mihaylova explained. She has Bulgarian and Macedonian citizenship. A case is being filed against her in the Republic of North Macedonia for a serious accident on October 7, 2…

Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms and a Member of the National Assembly, has filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding statements made by Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev, which Peevski claims are causing panic. Separately, Prosecutor Georgi Balkov commented on efforts to elect a new Supreme Judicial Council free from external influence.

Mediapool: Bulgarian Politician Peevski Informs Prosecutor's Office of Deputy Minister's…

Delyan Peevski has filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding statements made by Deputy Minister Demerdzhiev, which he claims are causing panic.

Dnevnik: Georgi Balkov, Prosecutor: We Are Working Towards Electing a Supreme Judicial…

Prosecutor Georgi Balkov discusses the efforts to elect a new Supreme Judicial Council free from external influence.

Bulgaria is set to implement new taxes from November 1st, which will increase the cost of shipments from China by an additional 2 euros per product. Meanwhile, Lukoil's special commercial manager has assured that there is a sufficient supply of diesel fuel available within the country.

OFFNews: Lukoil's special commercial manager: There is plenty of diesel in Bulgaria

The special commercial manager for Lukoil stated that there is a sufficient supply of diesel fuel available within Bulgaria.

OFFNews: New taxes from November will make shipments from China 2 euros more expensive…

Starting November 1st, new taxes will increase the cost of shipments originating from China by an additional 2 euros per product.

A new round of disputes over the minimum wage is commencing. Additionally, former agents of the State Security (DS) are preparing to sue the state following the dissolution of the committee responsible for their files. The number of fatalities from road accidents in Bulgaria is approaching 400 for the current year.

Sega: New round of minimum wage dispute begins

Negotiations and disputes surrounding the minimum wage are set to enter a new phase.

Sega: DS agents to sue state after committee closure

Former agents of the State Security (DS) are planning to sue the state following the dissolution of the committee on their files.

OFFNews: Road accident victims approach 400 since the beginning of the year

The number of fatalities resulting from road accidents in Bulgaria is nearing 400 for the current year.

A business report raises questions about a potential decline in the number of Romanian tourists visiting Bulgaria. Meanwhile, the Institute of Meteorology has issued a red code alert for intense rainfall expected across Bulgaria on Monday.

Dnevnik: Romanian Tourists Disappearing?

A business report questions the declining numbers of Romanian tourists, suggesting a potential issue for the tourism sector.

Dnevnik: The Institute of Meteorology Announces Red Code for Rain Throughout the…

The Institute of Meteorology has issued a red code alert for rainfall across Bulgaria on Monday, with expectations of intense downpours in certain areas.

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