Former Justice Minister Krum Zarkov condemned Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov on Sunday for refusing to comply with a Supreme Court of Cassation ruling regarding his tenure limits. Zarkov told Bulgarian National Radio that the law clearly restricts acting positions to six months, and Sarafov's defiance represents an unprecedented challenge to legal authority. The former presidential legal affairs secretary described the prosecutor's office statement as an attack on judicial independence.
Zarkov warned that Sarafov's obstinacy would damage prosecutorial credibility and undermine trust in the entire judicial system. He characterized the situation as legally straightforward despite attempts by Sarafov's supporters to create confusion...
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov pledged on Sunday to pursue the strictest legal penalties for those responsible for the recent Black Sea floods that resulted in fatalities. The BSP leader told Bulgarian National Radio that authorities must determine whether human negligence contributed to the disaster, which he attributed to years of accumulated institutional failures and political instability. Zafirov promised adequate measures to prevent future occurrences and did not dismiss the possibility of demolishing illegally constructed hotels.
The Water Board chief emphasized that climate change represents a primary factor behind the nation's shifting patterns between severe drought and flooding. While acknowledging water...
A spectator died and eight people suffered injuries on Saturday when a racing car left the track at the Aladzha Monastery mountain climb in Varna. Police reported the crash occurred at 11:10 a.m. on the first turn after the T-intersection with Knyaz Boris I Boulevard. The driver missed the bend and struck a 60-year-old spectator after crossing the guardrail.
A 27-year-old woman remained in intensive care with life-threatening injuries, and a 39-year-old man sustained an ankle fracture. Officials said additional victims arrived at hospitals with minor injuries. The Automobile Federation of Bulgaria organized the race with support from Varna Municipality as the fourth round of the National Championship. The event honored Todor Slavov...
Political scientist Kaloyan Metodiev criticized the government's opening of a 10-kilometer Hemus highway segment on Friday. The Nepokorna Bulgaria Executive Committee member accused officials of staging publicity events and said Prime Minister Boyko Borisov avoided attending the ceremony. Deputy Atanas Zafirov represented the government after Borisov withdrew from the scheduled appearance with Regional Minister Ivan Ivanov.
Metodiev questioned why officials celebrated infrastructure projects instead of addressing flood damage in coastal areas and the Sofia waste crisis. He noted that GERB party mayors govern the most affected municipalities after serving multiple terms. The political scientist dismissed the event as meaningless because...
Regional Minister Ivan Ivanov said the Hemus highway section between Boaza and Dermantsi interchanges will reduce travel time for commuters heading toward Pleven and Ruse. Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov joined Ivanov on Friday to inspect the new route that begins at kilometer 88 near Boaza village and extends to the intersection with road III-307 Lukovit-Ugarchin. Zafirov expressed condolences to the flood victims' families and pledged to pursue accountability for the responsible parties.
The official said the project demonstrates government effectiveness despite political costs and creates safer conditions by diverting traffic from dangerous areas. Ivanov noted that construction will allow Varna-bound travelers similar benefits...
Former People's Party leader Kiril Petkov and Yes Bulgaria co-chairman Bozhidar Bozhanov face criminal charges after prosecutors submitted indictments to Sofia City Court on Tuesday. Bulgarian National Radio confirmed the filing. Petkov faces accusations of attempting to coerce former Electronic Governance Minister Alexander Yolovski from the Denkov cabinet, but Bozhanov stands accused of violating classified information laws as minister and contracting authority for public procurement.
The defendants disclosed the charges through social media posts after the prosecution kept the Oct. 1 filing quiet. Petkov claimed the action represents political repression ordered by Delyan Peevski. He wrote on Facebook that Prosecutor General...
PP-DB lawmaker Yavor Bozhankov warned that pro-Russian parties could gain majority control in Bulgaria despite current political tensions. He said the government accumulates debt rapidly, and critics will blame the euro for inflation after January. Bozhankov argued the ruling coalition ignores opposition proposals after observing its divided state, and he criticized officials for installing temporary appointees across government positions.
The legislator connected the Burgas flooding to illegal Black Sea construction despite warnings filed since 2009. PP-DB will seek higher penalties beyond the current fines, ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 leva. Bozhankov questioned military involvement in disaster response, and he said early warning...
Unruly Bulgaria leader Kornelia Ninova criticized government failures after volunteers responded to floods across the nation. She accused officials of permitting illegal construction, allowing private hydroelectric plants, neglecting riverbed maintenance, and approving deforestation. Ninova said volunteers risked their lives without proper training or equipment, and one person lost employment for missing work to fight fires.
She called on parliament to pass the Volunteerism Law, which lawmakers rejected twice when she served as a member. Ninova argued legislators approved salary increases and luxury vehicle purchases quickly, but delayed volunteer protections because they offered no personal benefits. She cited her own experience...
Vazrazhdane Chairman Kostadin Kostadinov stated on Friday that Bulgaria requires constitutional reform and a new social contract to rebuild trust between citizens and government. He said the opposition aims to remove the current administration through parliamentary no-confidence votes or public demonstrations. Kostadinov criticized a recent no-confidence motion for copying European Commission reports and showing signs of artificial intelligence assistance.
The party leader claimed in February that Borislav Sarafov serves as a regular prosecutor rather than the acting chief prosecutor, and he suggested that the Supreme Court of Cassation took eight months to confirm this assessment due to judicial corruption. Kostadinov said the...
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