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Bozhankov (left), Kostadinov (right)
In the Bulgarian National Assembly, parliamentary groups marked the international day of remembrance for Holocaust victims, prompting sharp debates and historical comparisons. Natalia Kiselova of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) highlighted the role of the Red Army in liberating Auschwitz prisoners during World War II, while Yordanka Fandakova from GERB called for remembering the victims of fascism in a comprehensive, non-selective way.
Tensions rose during the discussion as members of WCC-DB and “Revival” clashed over interpretations of history and contemporary nationalism. Yavor Bozhankov, speaking for “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria,” drew a direct parallel between Hitler and Putin, warning that modern supporters of nation states risk resurrecting Nazism. “Nationalism in all its forms leads to war,” he said, noting that hate speech is still present in Bulgaria’s parliament. Bozhankov explicitly linked the current conflict in Ukraine to lessons from the past, arguing that atrocities could easily be repeated if history is ignored.
Kostadin Kostadinov of “Revival” strongly rejected this comparison, accusing Bozhankov and EU federalist supporters of treason. He insisted that equating nation states with Nazism was outrageous, emphasizing that the Bulgarian national state has been a central ideal for centuries. Kostadinov also pointed to historical crimes in Ukraine, where, he argued, tens of thousands of Jews and over 150,000 Poles were killed by the followers of Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych - figures now celebrated as national heroes in parts of Ukraine.
Following his remarks, Parliament Speaker Raya Nazaryan reprimanded Kostadinov for using “offensive words and defamatory expressions,” underlining the heated and sensitive nature of the debate.
Bulgaria is bracing for an increase in disinformation activity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities warning of coordinated attempts to influence voters and destabilize public trust
Up to 90 percent of construction and renovation workers in Bulgaria are operating outside the legal framework, according to entrepreneur Lozan Lozanov, who raised concerns about the lack of regulation in construction and installation services
Caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said he expects fuel prices at gas stations to ease in the coming period, pointing to a sharp decline in international oil markets
The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, together with streaming platform Netflix
On Thursday, April 9, weather conditions across Bulgaria are expected to remain unsettled, with variable cloud cover that will often be significant
The caretaker government has approved a decision endorsing the Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and the Mercosur bloc
The Prosecutorial College of the Supreme Judicial Council has declined to remove Borislav Sarafov from his position as Acting Prosecutor General, despite calls from the Justice Ministry to act following a recent Constitutional Court ruling
The government has decided to withdraw all three Bulgarian nominations for the position of European Prosecutor, effectively restarting the procedure after identifying serious flaws in the initial selection process
President Iliana Yotova convened a meeting of institutions responsible for the conduct of the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with a focus on assessing preparedness and ensuring that every vote is properly safeguarded
Bulgaria’s caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran brought a sense of relief after weeks of escalating tensions in the Middle East
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov reported that law enforcement has detained 223 people so far in connection with alleged vote-buying schemes, framing the issue as a central challenge to the legitimacy of Bulgaria’s democratic process
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Bulgaria, H.E. Elmar Mammadyarov, has officially begun his diplomatic mission after presenting copies of his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister Radi Naydenov at the Ministry of Foreign Af
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