The ongoing presidential election runoff between President Iliana Yotova and challenger Andrey Gyurov has been overshadowed by new scandalous details regarding Yotova's past pardons, specifically involving an individual convicted of robbery and two murders. In a significant political blow, the Council of Ministers has withdrawn its support for President Yotova, and former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has announced his intention to sue her. A debate between the two candidates has taken place…

Dnevnik: Yotova vs. Gyurov: The Debate That Could Determine the Seventh President

A debate between Yotova and Gyurov is presented as a key event that might decide who becomes Bulgaria's seventh president.

Sega: More scandalous facts revealed about the pardon of 'Petrichki Escobar'

New scandalous details have emerged regarding the pardon granted to a figure known as 'Petrichki Escobar', suggesting potential impropriety or controversy surrounding the decision.

Sega: Council of Ministers retracts support for Yotova

The Council of Ministers has officially withdrawn its support for Vice President Yotova, signaling a significant political shift or dispute.

Sega: Kiril Petkov to sue Iliana Yotova

Former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has announced his intention to file a lawsuit against Vice President Iliana Yotova, indicating a significant political or personal dispute.

OFFNews: Kiril Petkov: We will see each other in court, Ms. Yotova

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has stated he will take legal action against Vice President Iliana Yotova.

Mediapool: Presidential elections 2026: Petar Stoyanov supports Gyurov and calls on the…

Former President Petar Stoyanov has endorsed candidate Gyurov and urged the current government to officially label Russia as an aggressor.

Dnevnik: Presidential Campaign on Social Media: Two Months of Toxicity and Renamed Groups

The Bulgarian presidential campaign on social media has been characterized by toxicity and the renaming of groups over the past two months.

Dnevnik: The Stakes on Sunday Are Not Just About the Election Between Yotova and…

The upcoming Sunday election is framed as being about more than just the candidates Yotova and Gyurov, but also about the stability of the government.

Mediapool: 'Radev is going down if Yotova does not win' (podcast)

A podcast discussion suggests that President Radev's political standing will decline if Yotova fails to secure victory.

Mediapool: Yotova pardoned someone convicted of robbery and two murders

Vice President Yotova reportedly issued a pardon to an individual convicted of robbery and two counts of murder.

Several individuals and groups have initiated legal action against the prosecution. This includes businessman Vassil Bozhkov, who has sued the prosecution over the involvement of Geshev and Siyka Mileva. Additionally, a key figure from the 'Eight Dwarfs' case is seeking 100,000 euros in damages, and former minister Nenchev has filed a lawsuit for 50,000 leva related to the MiG aircraft case. These actions suggest growing public and political challenges to the prosecution's conduct.

Mediapool: Indict boldly, Mr. Prosecutor! Citizens will pay the price

The article discusses lawsuits filed by citizens against the prosecution, suggesting that these legal actions will ultimately be financially borne by the public.

Mediapool: Vassil Bozhkov sues prosecution over Geshev and Siyka Mileva

Businessman Vassil Bozhkov has reportedly sued the prosecution, citing involvement of figures like Geshev and Siyka Mileva.

Mediapool: Main victim of 'Eight Dwarfs' sues prosecution for 100,000 euros

A key figure from the 'Eight Dwarfs' case has sued the prosecution, seeking 100,000 euros in damages.

Mediapool: Nenchev sues prosecution for 50,000 leva over MiG case

Former minister Nenchev has filed a lawsuit against the prosecution for 50,000 leva related to the MiG aircraft case.

A protest was held in front of the Russian embassy in Sofia, with demonstrators demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Rumen Radev and President Iliana Yotova, as well as the expulsion of Ambassador Mitrofanova. In a related development, Prime Minister Radev asserted that directly confronting Russia is not an effective security strategy for Bulgaria.

Mediapool: Protest in front of the Russian embassy in Sofia demanding resignations and…

A protest took place outside the Russian embassy in Sofia, calling for the resignations of President Radev and Vice President Yotova, and the expulsion of Ambassador Mitrofanova.

Mediapool: Radev: Waving a finger at Russia cannot protect us

President Radev stated that confronting Russia directly is not an effective strategy for Bulgaria's security.

Mediapool: TASS as BTA intermediary: Why is a Russian state agency retelling Western news?

The article questions the role of the Russian state agency TASS in relaying news from Western sources via the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA).

Political tensions are evident with the European Commission publicly refuting Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statements regarding budget negotiations. Additionally, political figures Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski have achieved an initial victory in their ongoing political conflict with Prime Minister Radev.

Sega: EC refutes Radev regarding budget battle

The European Commission has publicly contradicted President Radev's statements concerning the ongoing budget negotiations or disputes.

Sega: Borissov and Peevski achieve first victory over Radev

Political figures Borissov and Peevski have secured an initial success or advantage in their political conflict with President Radev.

The container ship that was previously struck by drones near Shabla has now sunk. Prime Minister Rumen Radev has stated that he expects proof identifying those responsible for the attack.

Mediapool: The struck container ship near Shabla sank. Radev expects proof of attack…

The container ship that was struck near Shabla has sunk, and President Radev anticipates evidence identifying those responsible for the attack.