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A recent survey by the "Mяра" polling firm puts former minister Mariya Yotova‑Vulchev at 43.4% support, far ahead of challenger Rumen Gyurov‑Kandev at 28.9%. The result comes amid heightened political tension, including the controversial detention of a mayor in Kardzhali.
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A recent opinion poll indicates former MEP Iliana Yotova‑Vulchev holds a 25‑percentage‑point advantage over Andrey Gyurov‑Kandev ahead of Bulgaria’s presidential election. A separate projection from another outlet suggests a decisive win for Yotova in a potential run‑off.
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Twenty‑four candidates presented proposals on salaries, career incentives and judicial reform at the prosecutors' General Assembly. The election of a new Supreme Judicial Council, overseen by acting Prosecutor General Mariya Stefanova, aims to appoint a permanent head of the prosecution service.
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President Rumen Radev called for an immediate EU‑wide moratorium on attacks on Black Sea shipping and voiced support for the Trump‑Putin agreement. The appeal comes as Bulgaria grapples with missing crew, suspected Russian drone strikes and mounting pressure from NATO allies.
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Two unmanned aerial vehicles struck commercial ships within Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone on the Black Sea, sinking one vessel and sparking a rescue operation. The incidents have led Sofia to summon the Russian ambassador, condemn the attacks and seek a NATO Article 4 consultation.
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"Pod prikritie" will resume on public broadcaster BNT 1 on 10 October at 22:00, marking the series' first broadcast in a decade. The revival is being treated as a major cultural event in Bulgaria.
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Two commercial ships were hit by unmanned aerial vehicles in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone on Tuesday, sinking one Turkish‑owned grain carrier and leaving the crew of the other vessel stranded. Bulgaria convened an emergency cabinet meeting, while Kyiv attributes the attacks to Russia.
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Authorities in Bulgaria have formally charged a former business associate with the killing of entrepreneur Iliyan Filipov, citing a dispute over their joint venture as the motive. The case has reignited scrutiny of the country's high‑profile commercial crimes and the efficacy of its investigative agencies.
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Bulgaria's government has begun negotiations on the 2027 state budget, pledging increased allocations for agriculture, energy and social programs. The move comes amid regional fiscal shifts, including Ukraine's proposed VAT rise and Russia's boosted defence spending.
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Sofia’s municipal council approved a 2026 budget featuring more than €300 million for investments, with support from the governing GERB and opposition BSP parties. The plan anticipates higher tax revenues and comes amid an expected 2.7% national growth rate and rising water‑service complaints.