Domestic policy
Restaurateurs respond to Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov over VAT rates
The BARS and BAZ criticized Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov's opinion on VAT rates and prices in the restaurant sector, calling it convenient political talk.
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Minister Encho Keryazov discussed the future of youth centers in Bulgaria
The Ministry of Sports is drafting amendments to the Youth Act to establish clear definitions for the work and status of youth centers nationwide.
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The state will not reduce VAT for the tourism industry
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov stated that the tourism sector has abused pricing and called for a nominal reduction in prices for the next…
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Nikolay Denkov has demanded the resignation of Health Minister Katya Ivkova
The chairman of the “We Continue the Change” parliamentary group, Nikolay Denkov, criticized Katya Ivkova’s management and insisted she resign her…
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The government continues anti-inflation measures into the autumn
Deputy PM Atanas Pekanov addressed a question from Vazrazhdane MP Tsoncho Ganev in parliament regarding price pressure and the work of regulators.
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Gergana Petrova responds to Interior Minister in video message
Following an Interior Ministry comment, Gergana Petrova announced on Facebook she continues her fight against illegal logging and local water issues.
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Prosecutor's Office seeks immunity waiver for Member of Parliament D.A.
Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova has submitted a request to the National Assembly to continue criminal proceedings against the MP at the SCC.
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Parliament elects Dr. Vladimir Daskalov as Governor of the NHIF
The National Assembly voted for the new head of the National Health Insurance Fund with a mandate until March 20, 2030, after choosing between two…
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Minister Ivan Vasilev prepares a single point of access for state services
The state is working on a mobile app and website to unify administrative services, the Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation stated.
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Minister Ivan Vasilev: AI will not replace the administration
The Ministry of Innovation plans to automate processes via AI by 2027, but emphasizes that people remain at the heart of administrative work.
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MPs to vote on NHIF leadership and amendments to the Higher Education Act
Parliament discusses nominations for NHIF governor and hears Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov on contracts for the Hemus motorway…
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Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev responds to accusations by Minister Katya Ivkova
The Chief State Health Inspector rejected suspicions of pressure during a public procurement and defended his position after the health minister's…
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The National Assembly elects a new governor of the NHIF
Parliament will vote on nominations for the NHIF leadership and hear Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov regarding the construction of Hemus Motorway.
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EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva to be heard in National Assembly on Oct 29
Parliamentary committees on innovation and European affairs are organizing a hearing for Ekaterina Zaharieva regarding startups and innovation.
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Iliyana Yotova discussed youth priorities with UN delegates
Vice President Iliyana Yotova met with Viara Trifonova and Viktor Tsvetanov to discuss the results of a national survey of young people in Bulgaria.