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The front page of Mediapool.bg features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include reports on espionage in Bulgaria and the EU's sanctions against Russians. International affairs concerning the US-Iran conflict, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in Gaza are also prominent…
Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS) has uncovered dozens of spies and thwarted hybrid attempts to influence the country's foreign policy, indicating significant foreign interference.
The European Union is set to sanction six additional Russian individuals implicated in the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, intensifying pressure on Russia.
Amidst sanctions, Russian spies are reportedly making aggressive efforts to steal advanced Western technologies, highlighting ongoing espionage activities.
The head of NATO has identified hybrid actions disrupting flights, contrasting with the views of Bulgarian officials, suggesting a broader pattern of interference.
Global oil prices have fallen by 6% following the cessation of mutual strikes between the United States and Iran, indicating market sensitivity to geopolitical tensions.
Bulgaria is inquiring about purchasing used F-16 fighter jets from the US, while the repair costs for the Graf Ignatievo airbase are estimated to reach 400 million euros.
A shooting incident at a farmers' festival in Seattle has resulted in three fatalities, adding to a growing concern about gun violence.
Politician Dimitar Stoyanov has stated his intention to vote for Iliana Yotova in the upcoming presidential elections, irrespective of his party's endorsement.
A serious car accident on the Maritsa highway involving vehicles carrying Turkish guest workers has led to three deaths.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the West is responsible for initiating the conflict in Ukraine.
Israel has agreed to permit multinational forces to enter Gaza, potentially aiding in de-escalation and humanitarian efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly developing a strategy for conducting long-range strikes within Russian territory.
The United States is planning to propose an air truce between Russia and Ukraine as part of efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
Finance Minister Asen Vasilev stated that the upcoming budget, with its unexplained expenses, will cost each Bulgarian citizen approximately 400 euros.
Politician Georgi Kandev described politics as a 'dirty game' and indicated he would make a personal decision about future involvement.
The suspect accused of an attack at the Berlin Pride event has been shot and killed by police.
Radan Kanev proposed Andrei Gyurov as a presidential candidate to build an opposition force against the current President Radev.
Andrei Gyurov commented that the decision regarding his potential presidential candidacy needs careful consideration and should not be made hastily.
