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Interior minister confirms arrest of tycoon's suspected killer

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Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev says he is convinced the man who killed businessman Iliyan Filipov is now in custody. The arrest follows a televised operation to find the person responsible for the death of the haulage tycoon, whose transport and football interests were valued at hundreds of millions of euros.

A parliamentary committee has voted to move the country's kindergartens under the control of the Ministry of Education, an administrative shift intended to solve a chronic shortage of nurses. Meanwhile, a proposal suggests giving every newborn a stock market portfolio; the plan would see 1,000 euros invested for every child to secure their financial future.

The government is facing a series of departures after the Chief of Defence and Sofia's deputy mayor for transport both resigned without warning. They leave behind a presidential race where the incumbents hold a comfortable lead, despite the discovery that one vice-presidential candidate still holds Soviet citizenship.

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Suspect Detained in Businessman Filipov's Murder Case

Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev has confirmed the detention of a suspect in connection with the murder of prominent businessman Iliyan Filipov. Multiple reports indicate authorities are confident they have apprehended the physical perpetrator. It has been reported that a former employee of Filipov was arrested.

Parliamentary Committee Votes on Kindergarten Transfer

A parliamentary committee is currently voting on a proposal to transfer the oversight of kindergartens to the Ministry of Education. This move aims to address ongoing issues related to the shortage of nurses in these facilities.

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Economic Initiatives and Inflation Relief

Bulgaria is implementing new economic measures, including providing a 50 euro inflation compensation payment to over 500,000 citizens. The country is also seeking over 1.8 billion euros from the European Commission under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, while a proposal suggests investing 1000 Euros on stock markets for every newborn.

High-Level Resignations Announced

Bulgaria has seen two notable resignations, with the Chief of Defence unexpectedly stepping down from his position. Additionally, the Deputy Mayor for Transport in Sofia has submitted their resignation.

Presidential Campaign and Citizenship Controversy

In the ongoing presidential election race, polls indicate that Iliana Iotova and Vulchev hold a significant lead over Andrey Gyurov and Kandev. Adding a twist to the campaign, a candidate running for vice-president has been found to possess Soviet citizenship.

International Relations and Cultural Returns

Prime Minister Rumen Radev has clarified his nuanced position regarding international relations during a visit to Brussels, stating he is not an advocate for Putin. Separately, Bulgaria is expected to return religious relics, icons, and church property to Greece. The new US Ambassador has also unveiled a strategic plan concerning Bulgaria.