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Kozloduy Unit Six Enters Planned Maintenance

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The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has initiated planned maintenance on its sixth unit, resulting in only Unit 5 remaining operational. This routine procedure is a significant operational event for the country's sole nuclear facility.

In other developments, President Iliana Iotova convened the Consultative Council of National Security after drones were reported to have reached Bulgarian waters. Prime Minister Rumen Radev publicly denied claims made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the involvement of Russian drones in recent incidents. Additionally, the government has given swift approval to a gunpowder factory project owned by businessman Gerbev and has decided to cease the indexation of advance payments within the construction sector.

Opposition figure Asen Vassilev, a Member of the National Assembly and leader of 'We Continue the Change,' voiced strong criticism, stating that the government is fearful and lacks a strategy to safeguard Bulgaria.

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Kozloduy Nuclear Plant Maintenance

The sixth unit of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant has begun its scheduled planned maintenance, leading to the facility operating solely with its fifth unit. This is a routine but notable operational event for Bulgaria's nuclear energy production.

Government Approves Gunpowder Factory Amid Security Concerns

The government, under Prime Minister Rumen Radev, has swiftly approved a project for a gunpowder factory belonging to businessman Gerbev. This decision comes as national security is a prominent topic, with President Iliana Iotova convening a security council regarding drone incidents.

Government Policy and Opposition Critique

The Bulgarian government has decided to halt the indexation of advance payments in the construction sector. This move has drawn criticism from opposition figure Asen Vassilev, a Member of the National Assembly and leader of 'We Continue the Change,' who asserts that the government is unprepared to protect the country. Meanwhile, the GERB party has proposed measures to reduce fuel prices.

Mediapool Government Halts Advance Indexation in Construction ↗
Mediapool Asen Vassilev: Government is Scared and Lacks a Plan to Protect Bulgaria ↗
Dnevnik GERB proposes reducing fuel prices. ↗

Healthcare System Arrests and Economic Updates

Arrests have been made at the 'St. George' University Hospital in Plovdiv, exposing systemic issues within the healthcare system. Economically, 'Zlatna Panega Cement' reported strong 2025 revenues, while a 'Business Breakfast' overview noted a shift in the deposit system, a reduced World Bank growth forecast for Bulgaria, and an exposé on health fund embezzlement.