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Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov opened a cabinet meeting by addressing the ongoing issue of road safety and corruption in Bulgaria, calling the misuse of funds for road repairs “theft of life.” He stressed the urgency of clarifying how money allocated for road maintenance over four years was spent in just one year, noting that citizens continue to face dangerous roads despite the funding. Gyurov demanded a detailed update from the regional minister regarding the inspection of the Road Agency and the use of the half-billion-euro order for guardrails left pending before the previous government’s changeover.
Gyurov highlighted Bulgaria’s troubling position atop European Union statistics for traffic fatalities, warning that corruption in road infrastructure directly endangers lives. He mentioned ongoing protests from citizens and even road assistance groups who claim that instead of repairing roads, the Road Infrastructure Agency has misappropriated funds. He emphasized the need for transparency on the expenditure and management of road repair budgets, especially in light of the hazardous conditions: potholes, ruts, faded markings, and broken guardrails still threatening drivers.
Looking ahead, Gyurov outlined immediate priorities for the government: assessing the state of roads after winter, ensuring proper maintenance and cleaning, and preparing for emergencies despite depleted funds. He called for rigorous investigation by the Ministry of Interior in cases of suspected wrongdoing, insisting that accountability must be swift, thorough, and uncompromising. The acting prime minister framed the response as essential for public safety and restoring trust in the management of Bulgaria’s road infrastructure.
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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