Title: Chaos in Parliament: Lawmakers Clash Over Agenda and Ministers’ Hearing Article: The Bulgarian National Assembly kicked off its 2025 session with a storm of controversy, as lawmakers griped over a changed agenda and hashed out issues ranging from narco-contraband in vapes to the pricing of electricity. The manic hour of debate ended with a … Read more
Bulgarian Parties Resume Government Talks, Hopes for Progress by Friday In a surprising turn of events, just two days after GERB announced pausing government talks, key parties have decided to resume negotiations. Optimism is high among participants, who believe significant progress could be made by Friday. Two crucial ‘yes’ votes echoed in the National Assembly … Read more
"Schengen Access Earned, Border Parking Endures: Who Benefits?"
Breaking Boundaries: Bulgaria’s ‘Virtual Traffic’ at the Romania Border and the Firms behind it Since Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area on January 1, the promise of open borders has yet to trickle down to truck drivers. Instead of seamless travel, they’re being funneled into a paid ‘viritual queue’ at border crossings, a practice … Read more
Bulgaria‘s Finance Minister Reveals EU Recovery Fund Payment Delays; PNV Renegotiation Imminent In a maiden appearance before the budgetary committee, Finance Minister Ludmila Petkova shed light on the intricate details surrounding the country’s Next Generation EU (NGEU) funds, also referred to as the Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PRR). The minister’s candor provided valuable insights … Read more
"First Stress Test for Bulgaria’s Coalition: Minority Cabinet Stake at Risk
Title: Democratic Bulgaria Keeps Promise, GERB‘s Push for New Budget In a surprising turn of events, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) honored its commitment by voting against the extension of last year’s budget, lending support to GERB’s push for a new budget. Meanwhile, GERB, the party of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, backed the changes that would halt … Read more
Former Interior Minister Vuchkov Predicts Drama in CEO Election, backing Sarafo In a revelation to Nova News, former Minister of Interior, Professor Veselin Vuchkov, has shared his insights into the upcoming election of the Chief Prosecutor, a position set to be filled by Borislav Sarafo, according to Vuchkov. Vuchkov believes that the Legal Commission in … Read more
Patience Pays Off: Plamen Dimitrov’s Message to Tsacho Ganev
Headline: Bulgaria‘s Council of Syndicalist Base (KNS) Stresses Fair Tax Policy Amid Budgetary Debate SEO Keywords: KNS, fair tax policy, Bulgaria, budgetary debate, fiscal justice, tax rates, hike in bread prices Meta Description: The Council of Syndicalist Base (KNS) in Bulgaria advocates for a uniform tax rate and adjustment of tax burden, challenging current practices … Read more
Headline: Vanesa Kostova’s Childhood Home Transformed into Orthodox Temple in Burgas Subheadline: Bulgaria’s legendary singer’s former residence in Dolno Ezerovo is now a sanctuary for the Old-Calendar Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Article: The humble abode where Bulgaria’s late music icon, Vanesa Kostova, spent her childhood has been reborn as a haven of tranquility and spirituality. The … Read more
Judicial Minister Maria Pavlov: Procedural Changes Aim to Complicate Borislav Saradov’s Appointment as Chief Prosecutor In a unanimous vote, the Legal Affairs Committee of the Bulgaria Parliament has approved changes to the judiciary law proposed by GERB-UDF, ITN, and Revival. The amendments, which include introducing double majorities for the election of leaders of the Supreme … Read more
Parliamentary Committee Approves Four Electoral Code Amendment Bills at First Reading In a significant development, the Legal Affairs Committee has approved four bills proposing changes to the Electoral Code at first reading. The move splits the committee’s political Landscape, with "DPS-Novo عيدChooser" voting against. ITN’s Radical Proposal Leading the charge was ITN with its comprehensive … Read more