Rising Prices Hit Seaside Restaurants in Bulgaria This Summer
Prices in seaside restaurants across Bulgaria are rising this year, with a noticeable hike in some popular beachside dishes
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, made a surprising remark when asked about the possibility of Borislav Sarafov becoming the permanent chief prosecutor. With a sense of humor, Borissov quoted U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, "I want to be the Pope, my wish is to be the chief prosecutor," before quickly shifting the focus to more pressing matters, such as Bulgaria's Eurozone plans. "When June comes... Now we are focused on June 4 and the eurozone," he added.
Borissov also responded to accusations from Kiril Petkov regarding Miroslav Belyashki, the head of Plovdiv customs, who had been seen wearing a hat with the logo of GERB. "I have a Trump hat, does that bind me to him?" he questioned, brushing off the controversy with a playful tone. He further referenced his own criticisms of Asen Vassilev, pointing out instances of customs officials wearing branded attire, including hats. "You put on a hat..." he remarked, continuing to deflect attention away from the issue.
Addressing another topic, Borissov emphasized the importance of the upcoming convergence report, stressing that a positive outcome would be crucial for Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone. "We are focused on June," he repeated, underscoring the significance of the report and the government's responsibility in this regard. He also mentioned his past role in uncovering illegal cigarette factories and expressed confidence that the Ministry of Interior would handle such matters effectively.
Finally, Borissov assured that GERB was open to proposals from opposition parties for the governing program. He clarified that while the cabinet and legislative programs had already been adopted, any good suggestions from opposition forces, including "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" and "DPS-New Beginning," would be considered. However, he stressed that while they would welcome ideas, this would not make opposition parties part of the governing coalition. The GERB leader confirmed that a Council meeting would take place soon to finalize and vote on the necessary legislation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed readiness to host delegations from Russia and Ukraine for high-level peace talks in Istanbul.
Brussels has unofficially warned Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova that the country’s euro adoption process could be suspended, according to BGNES, citing Nova TV.
On May 12, 2025, President Rumen Radev submitted a proposal to the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria to hold a national referendum with the question: “Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the single European currency—the euro—in 2026?”
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov reaffirmed Bulgaria's commitment to supporting Ukraine in a recent post on the social media platform "X"
The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), the political faction that initially backed Rumen Radev for president, has now declared its opposition to his proposal for a referendum on Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone
Revival, the pro-Russian political party in Bulgaria, claims that its international diplomatic efforts have led to tangible results, including a shift in President Rumen Radev’s stance
Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update
Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase