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Presidential Race Takes Shape as Ruling Party Admits Tumult

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The political landscape is shifting with reports that the 'We Continue the Change' (PP) and 'Democratic Bulgaria' (DB) coalition has agreed on Andrey Gyurov as their presidential candidate, potentially alongside Yonko Kandev. This development marks a significant step towards the 2026 presidential elections.

Meanwhile, the ruling Progressive Bulgaria (PB) party has admitted to experiencing 'administrative turmoil' during its first 100 days in office. Concurrently, the National Assembly is holding a session, during which Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov criticized opposition arguments concerning the state employee law.

In other domestic news, over 2,000 students are set to receive tuition-free education in exchange for signing job contracts, and a local initiative in Gabrovo is demonstrating how to produce electricity without the involvement of oligarchs. Authorities are also searching for a child missing at sea near Sozopol, and the country faces a payment of €588,000 due to illegal demolitions in Orlandovtsi.

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Presidential Candidacy Takes Shape

The political coalition "Democratic Bulgaria" and the "We Continue the Change" party are reportedly anticipating and have agreed on Andrey Gyurov as their presidential candidate for the upcoming 2026 elections, with Yonko Kandev also mentioned as a potential running mate. This signifies a major step in forming a united front for the opposition.

National Assembly Debates State Employee Law

The Bulgarian National Assembly is currently in session, with live coverage highlighting a debate on the state employee law. During the session, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov criticized arguments made by the opposition.

Dnevnik Live: National Assembly Session ↗

Ruling Party Admits 'Administrative Turmoil'

The Progressive Bulgaria (PB) political party has acknowledged a significant error in its first 100 days in office, describing it as having fallen into "administrative turmoil."

Sega PB admits one sin in 100 days - fell into "administrative turmoil" ↗

Opposition to Energy Agency Closure

More than 20 organizations have publicly declared their opposition to the proposed closure of the Agency for Sustainable Energy Development, indicating a significant concern within various sectors regarding the potential impact of such a decision.

Mediapool Over 20 Organizations Oppose Closure of Energy Agency ↗

Bulgaria to Pay for Illegal Demolitions

Bulgaria is facing a penalty of €588,000 for the brutal and illegal demolition of houses in the Orlandovtsi neighborhood. This payment addresses the consequences of these actions.

Mediapool Bulgaria to Pay €588,000 for Illegal Demolitions in Orlandovtsi ↗

Violence in Varna and Sozopol

A young person was stabbed in Varna following an altercation with a drunken group, requiring air ambulance transport. Separately, authorities are conducting a search for a child reported missing at sea near the coastal town of Sozopol.

New Minimum Wage Guide Published

A new guide detailing the changes to Bulgaria's minimum wage regulations has been published, providing essential information on upcoming adjustments.

Dnevnik Bulgaria: Guide to the New Minimum Wage ↗

Gabrovo's Oligarch-Free Electricity Model

An initiative in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, is being highlighted as a successful model for producing electricity locally without the involvement of oligarchs, potentially offering a template for other regions.

Mediapool Gabrovo Shows How to Produce Electricity Without Oligarchs ↗