We Continue the Change

Bulgaria 2026 presidential election preparations and risks

52 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria presidential runoff campaign procedures outlined

As the 25 October 2026 presidential election commences, logistical and integrity concerns remain central. The election follows the resignation of Rumen Radev on 19 January 2026, after which Iliana Yotova assumed the pres

Bulgarian presidential election moves to runoff

31 clusters · 135 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Nihal Yuzergan analyzes first-round presidential election results

The Bulgarian presidential election has concluded its first round, moving toward a runoff to determine the new head of state. While specific percentages for the first round were not detailed in the latest reports, politi

Bulgaria judicial council reforms and prosecutor selection

22 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bulgarian prosecutors elect four members to Supreme Judicial Council

In August 2026, the selection process for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) intensified. For the prosecutor quota, candidates included Ivaylo Iliev, Siyka Mileva, and Marina Nenkova. For the judicial quota, Krasiemira M

Bulgarian efforts to regulate gambling and credit sectors

10 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian advocacy groups and experts debate gambling advertising ban

Bulgarian political parties and the government are advancing legislative measures to regulate the gambling and credit industries. In the gambling sector, the government has proposed significant amendments to the Gamblin

Bulgarian minimum wage and salary regulation reform

17 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria National Council for Tripartite Cooperation discusses tax reforms and minimum wage

Bulgaria has approved amendments to the Labor Code, introducing a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage based on purchasing power, wage levels, growth rates, and labor productivity. The long-term goal is for the

Bulgarian parliamentary inquiry into Ognyan Atanasov pardon

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament fails to convene hearing on drug trafficker pardon

An extraordinary session of the Bulgarian National Assembly failed to convene on October 13, 2026, due to a lack of quorum. The session was requested by the ‘We Continue the Change’ party, supported by GERB and ‘Democrat

Bulgarian healthcare salary debates and medical protests

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Medical students and young doctors protest in Sofia for healthcare reforms

Legislative debates in the Bulgarian National Assembly have intensified regarding medical salary increases to prevent brain drain. The ‘We Continue the Change’ party has proposed linking base salaries to the national ave

Bulgaria fuel prices and inflation relief measures

10 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria distributes 50 euro inflation checks to 440,000 citizens

Bulgaria continues to face uncertainty regarding fuel prices, with debates intensifying over market transparency and potential government intervention. While recent drops in crude oil prices below $100 per barrel led to

Bulgarian political dispute over UN Ukraine statement

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Iliyana Yotova faces criticism over UN Ukraine statement

A political dispute has emerged in Bulgaria regarding the country’s involvement in a joint United Nations political statement supporting Ukraine. The controversy stems from conflicting signals between President Iliyana Y