Pension Reductions Announced, Vitosha Lifts Face Crisis
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Bulgaria is facing new economic impacts as the main pension is set to decrease by over 10% due to a second payment, directly affecting beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the capital, Sofia, is grappling with a potential crisis at its Vitosha ski resort, with reports suggesting it may operate with one fewer lift, prompting an emergency meeting of the Sofia City Council.
Concerns over energy security are escalating as an expert warns that a further 17-18 cm drop in Danube River levels would force the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant to halt its pumps. The country is also under a yellow code warning for dangerous heat, affecting most regions. In political news, Radan Kanev, a Member of the European Parliament, indicated that supporters anticipate Boyko Gurov will run as a presidential candidate.
Further developments include the new Ministry of Justice team announcing measures against property fraud, and the Commission on Dossiers revealing initial State Security collaborators in public procurement. Separately, a fire has broken out on Youth Hill in Plovdiv, while two missing sisters from the Montana region have been successfully located in Ruse.