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The news focuses heavily on Bulgarian domestic politics, including a call for an extraordinary parliamentary session to discuss the resignation of a high-ranking official, an incident involving the security detail of a politician and a journalist, and ongoing developments in the presidential…
GERB has collected signatures to convene an extraordinary parliamentary session to discuss the resignation of Dots. This follows an incident involving the security detail of a politician and a journalist.
The NSO guard who shoved journalist Sonya Koltuklieva has been arrested. The incident has caused public outcry, with politicians and public figures expressing their shock.
Minister Dots has apologized for the incident involving her security detail and a journalist, stating 'I apologize as a woman for what happened.' The National Security Service (NSO) will investigate the incident.
A company belonging to a favored candidate for the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) reportedly had business dealings with the VSS itself.
According to an 'Alfa Research' poll, candidate Yotova is leading the presidential race but is experiencing a decline in support.
The prosecution is in the process of voting for the next composition of the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS), amidst broader political discussions.
Political analyst Parvan Simeonov suggests that the most decisive moments of the presidential election will occur in the runoff, and that Gyurov could still pose a surprise.
Svetoslav Malinov, a politician, states that if Gyurov wins the presidential election, it would signify that the current government is unlikely to complete its mandate.
There are concerns that 'The Bosses' Network' and former Prosecutor General Tsatsarov might exert significant influence over the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS).
Numerous politicians and prominent public figures have expressed their dismay and shock following the physical altercation involving journalist Sonya Koltuklieva.
US congressmen are angered by comments from an individual named Whitkoff who described Vladimir Putin as 'humanitarian,' with Donald Trump and J.D. Vance reportedly defending the statement.
The European Parliament has criticized Bulgarian President Rumen Radev for his perceived weak stance on Russia, leading to a heated exchange between Radev and MEPs.
The latest poll from 'Myara' for the 2026 presidential election indicates that Yotova-Valchev has 43.4% support, while Gyurov-Kandev has 28.9%.
Students at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFIZ) are continuing their protests against the rector and have now expanded their demands to include the resignation of the relevant minister.
The mayors of Belitsa and Sungurlare are accused of being part of a criminal association involved in trading influence.
Donald Trump has accused Iran of trying to artificially increase oil prices in the lead-up to the midterm elections in the United States.
