Municipal councilor Boris Bonev from Save Sofia warns about ongoing corruption problems in the city government. Bonev told Bulgarian National Radio that uncontrolled practices continue despite leadership changes. He fears GERB could return to power if citizens fail to address these issues. The councilor also expressed concern that Peevski might become prime minister. Sofia serves as a testing ground for national politics across Bulgaria.
Corruption affects more than just traditional parties like GERB and DPS according to Bonev. The current Sofia Municipality still operates under corrupt systems from previous administrations. Many officials who worked during the GERB era remain in their positions today. The councilor stressed that...
Georgi Vladov won the leadership role for GERB Youth Organization. The 26-year-old candidate received strong support from assembly members. Voters cast 239 ballots for Vladov and only one person chose to abstain. Bulgarian National Radio announced the election results from the General Assembly meeting. The new leader takes over from Georg Georgiev who currently serves as Foreign Affairs Minister.
Vladov brings engineering education and government experience to his new position. He completed his studies focusing on civil engineering topics. The Defense Ministry employs Vladov as a parliamentary secretary. His background combines technical knowledge with political work. Assembly members selected him to guide the youth organization...
Diana Damyanova called Kiril Petkov's resignation a cover-up attempt. The PR expert helped create the We Continue the Change party and gave it its name. She told Bulgarian National Radio that someone else leads the real operation behind recent problems. Damyanova refused to guess who might be responsible for the scandal. She believes the entire party leadership should step down if everyone knew about questionable fundraising methods.
The party founder described We Continue the Change as an upside-down pyramid. Petkov holds up the entire structure at the top. Damyanova cannot predict what happens to all the loyal supporters without their leader. She thinks the resignation seems excessive if other leaders did not know about the...
Recent events have stunned leaders of the We Continue the Change political party. Tsvetomir Petrov spoke to reporters before the National Council meeting started today. Petrov serves as Chairman of the Sofia Municipal Council and expressed concern about current party challenges. The National Council gathered to discuss what happens next after co-chair Kiril Petkov stepped down. Party members must decide how they will move forward during these difficult times.
Petrov told journalists he does not believe other leaders will resign soon. Each party member can think about their future after today's discussions end. The National Council meeting gives everyone a chance to share their thoughts about recent problems. Colleagues will make...
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov addressed the Youth GERB General Assembly today about Bulgaria's future. He said GERB wants better lives for all Bulgarians and needs active young citizens. The prime minister emphasized that strong unions protect the country's security. He called for more youth participation across different organizations. Bulgaria belongs to important international groups that help the nation grow.
Bulgaria joined NATO and the European Union many years ago. The country recently marked 20 years since signing a major treaty back in 2005. Zhelyazkov called the EU the fairest union available to member countries. He believes Europe offers the best living conditions anywhere. The prime minister wants Bulgaria to continue...
Former municipal councilor Metodi Lalov questioned Kiril Petkov's recent resignation from the We Continue the Change party. Lalov told Bulgarian National Radio that Petkov's reasons seemed forced and unconvincing. The lawyer suggested someone else may have pressured Petkov to step down after a sidewalk meeting with Anti-Corruption Commission head Anton Slavchev. Lalov described Petkov as acting like he was sent to resign and avoid consequences. The former Sofia District Court chairman believes Petkov sounded as if he was following orders from others.
Lalov also criticized Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev's leadership during the political crisis. He stated that Terziev has failed to fill deputy mayor positions with qualified candidates. The...
Georgi Vladov won the election for Youth GERB chairman during a party meeting today. GERB leader Boyko Borisov spoke at the event and praised the new chairman. Borisov told Vladov that success takes years of hard work with citizens. The GERB leader stressed that daily contact with people matters most. He urged the new chairman to stay committed to public service.
Borisov discussed Bulgaria's path toward eurozone membership during his speech. The former prime minister said joining the eurozone remains the country's main goal. He claimed opponents want to block Bulgaria from achieving full eurozone status. Borisov accused President Radev of testing different political parties against GERB. The party leader believes democratic forces...
Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp filed documents for a major stock listing on Singapore's exchange. The telecom company wants to list a data center real estate investment trust next month. Market sources say the offering could reach $1 billion and become Singapore's largest debut this decade. The trust holds six data center properties valued at $1.57 billion across three continents. Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC has agreed to invest more than 100 million units as a cornerstone investor.
The data centers span North America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Three properties sit in California with one each in Virginia, Vienna and Singapore. The portfolio generates 90.7 megawatts of total capacity as of December 31st...
Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver who suffered a career-ending crash three decades earlier. The APXGP racing team asks Hayes to return and help them win races. Hayes partners with young driver Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris. The veteran racer must learn that success requires teamwork rather than individual effort. Director Joseph Kosinski brings the same excitement he created with Top Gun Maverick.
The racing scenes captivate viewers through innovative camera work. Filmmakers attached tiny IMAX cameras to actual Formula One cars during real Grand Prix events. The cameras capture every turn and provide close-up views of the action. Audiences can almost smell the burning rubber from their seats. Strategic...
