Domestic policy
Survey: 96% of Bulgarians say drink and drug driving is unacceptable
More than 90% of those polled want strict checks and penalties, a nationally representative survey by the Myara agency shows.
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Justice ministry proposes end to open-ended secondments for judges and prosecutors
A draft from the Ministry of Justice sets rules for sending judges, prosecutors and investigating magistrates to work elsewhere. It also tightens the…
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Voting machines for presidential election certified, software to be installed next
The ruling and report on the machines for the 25 October election have been sent to the Central Election Commission. The software still has to be…
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Smaller EU budget means less money for Bulgaria, DB says
Radan Kanev called the government's stance on the EU budget absurd and dangerous. Martin Dimitrov said the real deficit next year is 5%.
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DPS demands Galab Donev answer in parliament for costlier mantinele
MP Halil Letifov asks why the majority is not sending Galab Donev to the National Assembly to answer for the more expensive mantinele contracts.
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Venice Commission to give advice on prisoners' voting rights
Commission rapporteurs met justice minister Nikolay Naydenov in Sofia. The report with its recommendations is due to be adopted in December.
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DPS accuses Shishkov of ending old contracts to award pricier new ones
DPS is demanding that Ivan Shishkov, Galab Donev and Ivan Demerdzhiev answer to parliament over the guardrail contracts.
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Results of 25 October vote to be read straight from flash drives
Information Services has shown parliament how it will count the votes in the presidential election. Its "Elections 360°" app is new.
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Democratic Bulgaria accuses Yotova of playing on fears over troops in Ukraine
Democratic Bulgaria has accused Iliana Yotova of scaring people with talk of sending Bulgarian soldiers to Ukraine, and asked her to name the party…
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CITUB union protests outside parliament for higher pay in 2027 budget
After the rally outside the National Assembly, a protest car convoy is expected to drive through central Sofia from about 12:30pm.
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BNR Burgas to broadcast live debate ahead of presidential election
BNR Burgas will broadcast a live debate on the election for president and vice president from 2pm. Danail Konov will host.
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Vazrazhdane asks for joint report in parliament on rise in road deaths
Interior ministry data show 394 people died on the roads between the start of the year and 15 October, 57 more than a year earlier.
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PP gathers signatures for emergency session over Ognyan Atanasov pardon
PP, Democratic Bulgaria and GERB-SDS have signed a request for parliament to meet in an emergency session next Tuesday.
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Ballots for presidential election on their way to Burgas under police guard
All 751 polling stations in Burgas's 2nd electoral district will get paper ballots, but the voting machines have not yet reached the region.
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Protest outside the Presidency in Sofia after drone strikes on ships in the Black Sea
Organisers are calling for firmer protection of Bulgarian interests and a clear assessment of possible threats. The protest slogan is «Tomorrow it…