The Winner Is Someone Else: Peevski, Kostadinov and ITN Clash in Reactions to Government’s Fall
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Official: Zhelyazkov Government Submits Resignation After Mounting Political Pressure
The government led by Prime Minister Zhelyazkov officially submitted its resignation today, marking a significant turning point in Bulgaria’s political landscape.
BREAKING: Zhelyazkov Government Expected to Resign Within Minutes?
BREAKING NEWS According to three independent and reliable sources, the Zhelyazkov cabinet is expected to submit its resignation within minutes.
Radev: “The People Have Outpaced Parliament and Delivered a Vote of No Confidence”
President Rumen Radev said that the mass protests across Bulgaria on Tuesday night amount to a public vote of no confidence in the government.
Large Anti-Government Protest in Sofia Ends Without Major Clashes; Over 30 Detained
The large-scale protest against the government in Sofia on Tuesday evening concluded without serious unrest, though police detained more than 30 people.
LIVE: Protests Against the Government in Sofia and Other Major Cities in Bulgaria
Large-scale protests are taking place this evening in Sofia and in more than 25 major cities across Bulgaria.
Giant Yellow Sofa Invites Messages for Slavi Trifonov in Sofia Protest
A large yellow sofa, dubbed “Divan Divan”, has been placed at Largo in Sofia to collect messages from citizens for Slavi Trifonov, leader of the ITN party in the governing coalition.
Bulgaria’s GERB Leader Borissov: “After January 1, I will Speak about Resignations and Protests”
GERB leader Boyko Borissov announced that he will address issues of resignations and public protests after January 1, emphasizing that until then his focus remains on ensuring Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone.
DPS–New Beginning Mobilizes in 20+ Cities With Rallies Supporting Peevski and Cabinet ‘Zhelyazkov’
Counter-protests organized by “DPS – New Beginning” have begun in over 20 cities across Bulgaria.
Government Approves 2026 Budget Draft, Announces Reforms Ahead of Euro Adoption
The Bulgarian government has approved the draft State Budget Act for 2026 together with the Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for 2026–2028, which outlines the fiscal policies, macroeconomic assumptions and investment priorities for the next three years
Politico: Bulgaria Among EU States Pressured to Back Ukraine Loan with €1.2B Guarantee
EU countries will each have to secure guarantees worth billions of euros for the loan to Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets, Politico’s Brussels edition reports.
Bulgaria’s Government Faces Sixth No-Confidence Vote Amid Nationwide Protests
The government is facing its sixth vote of no confidence.
WCC-DB: “The Government’s Second Attempt at a State Budget Is Even Worse — This Draft Belongs in the Trash”
The government is making a second clumsy attempt to introduce the state budget.
United States and Bulgaria Continue Cooperation in Fight Against Organized Crime
The United States Department of Justice’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) on Friday (December 5) concluded a two-day workshop
Bulgaria's Prime Minister: No Signs of Unfair Price Hikes Ahead of the Euro Adoption!
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said that the latest sectoral review of pricing practices in large retail chains shows no evidence of coordinated or speculative price hikes linked to Bulgaria’s upcoming adoption of the euro
Bulgaria’s Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion and Demands Government Resignation
A group of 61 MPs from opposition parties "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), "Alliance for Rights and Freedoms" (APS) and "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH) filed a vote of no confidence against the Bulgarian government
Government, Unions and Employers Finalize Compromise Framework for Bulgaria’s 2026 Budget
The government, unions and employer organizations confirmed that they have reached a shared position on the key elements of the revised Budget 2026
President Radev Meets EU Ambassadors to Discuss Regional Security and EU Strategy
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev met with EU ambassadors at the Danish Embassy on December 4 to discuss pressing challenges facing the European Union
Social Spark Ignites in Bulgaria, Analyst Says President’s Role Could Be Decisive
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexander Hristov, Chairman of the Center for Analysis and Crisis Communications, told Bulgarian National Radio that a decisive protest is already emerging in response to recent developments
Bulgaria’s PM Signals He’ll Step Down Only if No-Confidence Vote Passes
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said he is prepared to leave office only if parliament adopts a vote of no confidence
United States Helps Boost Bulgaria’s Regional Defense Leadership with Multinational Workshop
The United States and Bulgaria have successfully concluded a dynamic regional workshop, hosted by the Bulgarian Air Force, on military air operations management
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