Iva Mihailova returns home as diplomatic row deepens
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Iva Mihailova, a dual Bulgarian and North Macedonian citizen facing trial in North Macedonia, has successfully returned to Bulgaria for urgent medical treatment. Her return follows previous denials of permission to leave North Macedonia for medical care, and Bulgarian authorities are now considering providing her with protection.
In other domestic news, Bulgaria significantly increased its green electricity production by 34% in the first nine months of 2026. The Institute of Meteorology has issued a red code alert for heavy rainfall across the country. Meanwhile, the special commercial manager for Lukoil stated that there is a sufficient supply of diesel fuel available in Bulgaria.
Politically, Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, has filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding statements made by Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev. A new round of negotiations is beginning concerning the minimum wage, and former State Security agents are planning to sue the state following the closure of a committee on their files.