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An unofficial outline of the expected caretaker cabinet headed by Andrey Gyurov has begun to circulate, with multiple familiar political figures likely to return to government. According to information reported by bTV, the proposed lineup must be formally submitted to President Iliana Yotova no later than Thursday, when the caretaker government is expected to be appointed and early parliamentary elections announced.
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With a high degree of certainty, Rumyana Bachvarova is set to become deputy prime minister. Bachvarova previously served in the same role under Boyko Borisov and also headed the Interior Ministry. For the Interior portfolio this time, the name most frequently mentioned is Emil Ganchev, a former deputy minister.
The Justice Ministry is expected to be led by Emil Dechev, who held a deputy post during Kiril Petkov’s government. In defense, caretaker prime minister-designate Gyurov is reportedly leaning toward Boyko Noev, who previously served as minister under Ivan Kostov.
Uncertainty remains around the Foreign Ministry, where the choice is said to be between two former ministers: Nadezhda Neynski and Gergana Passy, who held the post during the government of Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
A similar dual option appears for the Economy Ministry. The candidates mentioned are Traycho Traykov, who served during Boyko Borisov’s term, and Daniela Vezieva, who was part of Stefan Yanev’s cabinet.
Education is expected to be taken over by Natalia Miteva, while one minister is likely to remain in office from the previous government. That is Borislav Gutsanov, who is expected to continue as minister of labor and social policy.
The Finance Ministry is set to be entrusted to Georgi Klisurski, a former deputy mayor for finance and current deputy minister. Several other ministries are also expected to be headed by returning figures: Asena Serbezova in health, Yuliyan Popov in ecology, Ivan Shishkov in regional development and public works, Alexander Nikolov in energy, and Milena Stoycheva in innovations.
Discussion around the admission of third-country workers to the Bulgarian labor market has intensified, often with emotions running high.
Bulgarians are reminded that annual tax returns must be filed by the end of April, with any additional tax due to be paid in euros
A significant share of Bulgaria’s energy supplies does not pass through the Strait of Hormuz but instead reaches the country via the Black Sea, placing it in a comparatively stable position despite tensions in the Middle East
On Tuesday, much of Bulgaria will remain under considerable cloud cover.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected bacterial contamination and mold in several sandwiches distributed in schools during a series of inspections
Producers of basic food products in Bulgaria are warning that the continuing rise in fuel prices could soon be reflected in the cost of goods on the market.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has reported that, as of March 15, approximately 20,800 Bulgarians living abroad had submitted applications to vote in the upcoming elections.
Rumen Radev, the former president of Bulgaria, will spearhead the electoral lists of “Progressive Bulgaria” in the 2nd MIR (Multi-member constituency) of Burgas and the 25th MIR in Sofia, as confirmed by the party
A recent survey by the Sova Harris Agency, conducted between March 7 and 12, 2026 and commissioned by Bulgarian media Trud, indicates a potential surge in voter turnout for Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections
A protest demanding transparency and answers about the so-called "Petrohan-Okolchitsa" case took place in central Sofia yesterday, where citizens gathered in front of the Palace of Justice.
A decision obliging the Bulgarian Council of Ministers to submit a law for the ratification of the country’s accession to Donald Trump’s so-called "Board of Peace" was adopted in parliament after a vote marked by significant absences and abstentions among
Bulgaria is set to purchase 12 MARS 3 multiple rocket launcher systems as part of a broader European procurement initiative.
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