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Bulgarian Prime Minister Bliznashki reading an excerpt from a book by novelist Ivo Andric at a cultural event in Sofia, Bulgaria on September 28, 2014. Photo by BGNES
Bulgaria should have an exceptionally strong political cabinet after the early elections on October 5, interim Prime Minister Georgi Bliznashki said.
He told journalists on Sunday it is "high time" the country ends with the post-socialist transition and make steps toward "sustainable development".
The caretaker government has many tasks, but this is something it cannot do, Bliznashki added, urging all citizens "to carry out their civic duty and to vote" on the day of elections next Sunday.
Bliznashki made his comments as he attended the "Read with Me" campaign in Sofia's Borisova garden to read excerpts from a book by renowned Yugoslav writer Ivo Andric.
Bulgarian MEPs from former prime minister Boyko Borissov’s GERB party sent a letter addressed to all groups in the European Parliament, criticising the actions of the caretaker government, claiming it was “nominated by pro-Kremlin President Rumen Radev.
The caretaker government continues with the staff reshuffle in the revenue agencies - Georgi Kostov was removed today from the management of the Customs Agency.
The caretaker government has discussed whether to extend until the end of its term of office the payment of additional BGN 50 to pensioners as promised the government of Prime Minister Boyko Borissov.
The ministers of the third cabinet headed by Boyko Borisov handed over power to the caretaker government appointed by decree of President Rumen Radev.
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev called a snap parliamentary election on Tuesday for July 11 and appointed Stefan Yanev, his close security and defense adviser, as caretaker prime minister until a new government is formed.
The President's Security and Defence Secretary Stefan Yanev will be the Prime Minister of Bulgaria's caretaker government.
Bulgaria's largest party GERB and the Reformist Bloc have both taken a U-turn after initially saying they found it impossible to shake hands during the government consultations on Wednesday.
Bulgaria's Central Electoral Committee (CEC) fined the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) Lyutvi Mestan and MP Hyusein Hafsuzov for solicitation in foreign language, which is forbidden by law.
The new National Assembly is to hold its opening session on October 27, at 14:00 EEST, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev announced.
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev is set to meet on Wednesday all parties and coalitions entering the new Parliament after the October 5 early elections.
Right-wing Reformist Bloc is the third political force to meet conservative GERB as part of the consultations to form a coalition government with shared responsibility.
The centre-right GERB and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) will negotiate on Tuesday afternoon on the formation and support for new government.
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