Kiril Valchev, the current Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), has been officially announced as the Vice Presidential candidate, running alongside incumbent President Iliana Yotova in the upcoming 2026 elections.

Capital: Business Breakfast: Kiril Vachev is Yotova's Vice Presidential Choice; New…

Covers a business breakfast discussion featuring political appointments for vice president, the capitalization of a new energy holding, and central bank nominations for health fund leadership.

Mediapool: Official: BTA chief is the candidate for Vice President of Yotova

The current head of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has officially been announced as the running mate for presidential candidate Iliana Yotova in the upcoming 2026 elections.

OFFNews: Official: BTA Head Kiril Valchev is the candidate for Vice President with Yotova

It has been officially announced that Kiril Valchev, the head of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), is the candidate for Vice President, running alongside Yotova.

Member of the National Assembly Nikolay Nankov has alleged that Ivan Shishkov, the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, distributed one million euros in bonuses within the ministry's system.

OFFNews: Minister Nankov: Shishkov distributed 1 million euro bonuses in MRRB system

Minister Nankov claims that Minister Shishkov has distributed one million euros in bonuses within the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works system.

A court has ordered public figure Slavi Trifonov to pay double the amount for the song 'Song for Lena' in a significant legal development. Separately, a Syrian national received a life sentence for killing two police officers with a bus in Burgas.

Sega: Court Orders Slavi Trifonov to Pay Double for 'Song for Lena'

A court has ruled that Slavi Trifonov must pay double the amount for the song 'Song for Lena'. This is a significant legal development involving a prominent public figure.

Sega: Syrian Who Killed Two Policemen with Bus in Burgas to Serve Life Sentence

A Syrian national who killed two police officers with a bus in Burgas has been sentenced to life imprisonment. This is a prominent crime story with significant public interest.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is on an official visit to Bulgaria, signaling ongoing diplomatic relations and potential bilateral discussions between the two nations.

Mediapool: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives on a visit to Bulgaria

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is scheduled to visit Bulgaria, highlighting diplomatic relations and potential bilateral discussions between the two countries.

Both President Iliana Yotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev have commented on Europe's geopolitical stance concerning Russia. President Yotova stated that Europe would struggle to exist long against Russia, while Prime Minister Radev asserted that the 'Collective West' cannot defeat Russia.

Mediapool: Radev: Europe will struggle to exist long against Russia

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stated that Europe would find it difficult to long withstand Russia, implying a challenging geopolitical stance for the continent.

Sega: 'Collective West' Cannot Defeat Russia, Says Prime Minister

The Bulgarian Prime Minister stated that the 'Collective West' is unable to defeat Russia, commenting on the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

OFFNews: Radev: Europe can exist without Russia, but will struggle against it

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stated that Europe can survive without Russia, but it would be difficult for Europe to endure long-term opposition to Russia.

The 'Democratic Bulgaria' coalition has initiated a national petition aimed at increasing the VAT registration threshold to 85,000 euros, proposing a change in tax policy.

OFFNews: DB launches national petition to raise VAT threshold to 85,000 EUR

The 'Democratic Bulgaria' coalition has initiated a national petition to increase the VAT registration threshold to 85,000 euros.

A legislative proposal is under discussion that would introduce 'eternal secrecy' for certain state security files, raising concerns about government transparency and public access to information.

Capital: DANS Does Not Want You to Know

Discusses a legislative proposal that would create 'eternal secrecy' for certain state security files, raising concerns about transparency.