Political Scandals and Diplomatic Tensions Surface, Business Demands Reforms
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Bulgaria is grappling with a series of new political and legal developments today. President Iliana Yotova has revealed a 'mudslinging campaign' against her and declined an offer of compromising information targeting political rivals. Concurrently, the Supreme Administrative Court has acquitted Borislav Sarafov, saving him from dismissal, while former Minister of Environment Borislav Sandov faces charges in the 'Petrohan' case, an incident described as an 'absolute outrage' by Member of the National Assembly Asen Vassilev.
Adding to the political intrigue, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has demanded the immediate recall of Bulgaria's ambassador to the UAE, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs complying. The ambassador has, in turn, denied any connections to guardrails and politician Delyan Peevski, whose flights are also under scrutiny following data provided by Maltese services, as revealed by Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev.
Beyond the political sphere, the business sector has expressed its refusal to accept the government's continued delay on necessary reforms. In education, the Ministry of Education plans new discipline measures in response to disappointing PISA 2025 results, which showed 30% of students consider school a waste of time. Meanwhile, a Thracian tomb is being rescued by the town of Vratsa and state institutions, though the methods remain uncertain.