Ivan Demerdzhiev

Bulgarian presidential election heads to November 1 runoff

2 clusters · 400 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Haskovo region reports power outages and low voter turnout

The first round of Bulgaria’s presidential elections has concluded with record-low voter turnout, with participation levels reported between 21% and 24.4%, the lowest in the country in 37 years. Exit polls and parallel c

Bulgarian road safety and procurement concerns

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Road Safety Institute challenges Struma Motorway contract costs

Bulgarian authorities and safety advocates are addressing concerns regarding highway infrastructure and road safety equipment. Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov launched an investigation int

Bulgarian drug trafficking and fentanyl epidemic

17 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Fentanyl dominates street drug supply in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Bulgarian law enforcement has intensified operations against drug trafficking, production, and corruption. In the Burgas region, the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) previously dismantled an unde

Austrian cross-border security cooperation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Austrian and Hungarian authorities meet to strengthen cross-border law enforcement

Austrian authorities have engaged in multiple diplomatic and law enforcement efforts to strengthen regional security and border management. In Vienna, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner met with counterparts from

Bulgarian defense infrastructure and maritime security

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Defense Minister criticizes European Parliament drone resolution

Bulgaria has taken steps to bolster its domestic aerial defense and protect critical infrastructure following security concerns. Initially, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced that Bulgaria would decline particip

Bulgarian corruption allegations and DPS political response

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: DPS Party Accuses Bulgarian Government of Political Repression

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) parliamentary group initiated a push for a parliamentary inquiry into alleged corruption regarding public procurement contracts for protective covers, known as ‘mantinele’. The

Bulgarian diplomatic and procurement corruption probe

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria dismisses Ambassador Ivan Yordanov from UAE post

Bulgaria is investigating a corruption scheme involving the diversion of state funds to cover private jet travel for lawmaker Delyan Peevski. Ambassador Ivan Yordanov was recalled to Bulgaria following allegations that f

Bulgarian road safety and fatality crisis

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria considers restrictions for young drivers

Bulgaria continues to face a severe road safety crisis in 2026, characterized by rising fatalities and intense political scrutiny. As of mid-October, official Ministry of Interior statistics show that road traffic fatali

Bulgaria–North Macedonia Iva Mihaylova extradition dispute

16 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nikoloski accuses Bulgaria of creating crisis over Mihajlova case

The dispute over Bulgarian citizen Iva Mihaylova’s medical access and legal status has escalated into an international matter. The crisis originated following a fatal head-on collision between Kočani and Štip, North Mace

Bulgarian education and welfare reform updates

11 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Ministry of Education launches regional reform meetings

Bulgaria is undergoing significant reforms in its education system following disappointing PISA assessment results. Education Minister Georgi Valchev has announced that the current ‘money follows the student’ funding mod

Balkan emergency response and firefighting developments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Firefighters conduct community education and professional training in Serbia and Croatia

Emergency response and firefighting capabilities in the Balkan region have seen recent developments in infrastructure and training. In Bulgaria, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev inaugurated a new training and preparati

Bomb threats targeting Bulgarian public institutions

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria reports wave of bomb threats targeting institutions and officials

Bulgaria has experienced a widespread wave of bomb threats targeting various public institutions, including schools, hospitals, courthouses, and government buildings. These threats, primarily delivered via email, trigger

Bulgarian political corruption and procurement allegations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: GERB signals European Commission over Road Infrastructure Agency audit

Bulgaria is facing heightened political tension regarding allegations of corruption and financial irregularities involving government officials and public procurement. Initial investigations focused on potential conflic

Bulgarian parliamentary legislative and economic agenda

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament debates legislative reforms and ministerial accountability

The Bulgarian National Assembly has focused its legislative agenda on judicial reform, economic stability, and social protections. Initially, Deputy Chairman Ivan Angelov emphasized the importance of securing funding thr

Bulgarian healthcare safety and oversight initiatives

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria launches nationwide healthcare inspections after Plovdiv fraud discovery

Bulgaria has initiated several measures to address concerns regarding medical safety, consumer risks, and the management of healthcare resources. Initially, healthcare professionals and the Deputy Minister of Health lau

Bulgarian political corruption allegations against Delyan_P_

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Delyan Peevski challenges allegations over flight expenses

Bulgarian political leader Delyan Peevski, head of the DPS-Novo Nachalo party, has faced a series of corruption allegations involving public procurement and personal expenses. Initially, Peevski denied claims linking hi

Bulgarian regional and European security efforts

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria advocates for stronger European Defence Agency

Bulgaria is intensifying its regional and European security efforts to address evolving defense challenges. Regionally, Bulgarian officials have deepened coordination with Poland and Romania to manage migration, organize

Slavi Trifonov controversy regarding Petrohan case

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Slavi Trifonov criticizes political interference in Petrohan case

Slavi Trifonov, leader of the ‘There Is Such a People’ party, has engaged in a series of actions and criticisms regarding the ‘Petrohan’ case in Bulgaria. In early September, Trifonov issued an open letter criticizing I