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Here are the numbers of the parties and coalitions in the ballot for the parliamentary elections

The Central Election Commission held the draw for the numbers in the ballot for the parliamentary elections on April 19. The draw was held publicly and was attended by representatives of the parties and coalitions registered with the CEC.

Scandal in the hut „Kamen del” ended with shots

A scandal with shots, threats and a barricade in the “Kamen del“ chalet. Tensions escalated after the long-time manager was replaced. The Bulgarian Tourist Union held a competition for a new boss, which ended the 10-year term of the previous owner.

A man found 1.4 kg of mercury in a basement in Sofia

A man found a kilogram and 400 grams of mercury in the basement of an apartment in Sofia. Although he immediately reported the incident to 112 and the Sofia Municipality, he did not receive clear instructions on how to react. Today, the dangerous substance was seized, but it turns out that in cases like this, the actions of the institutions are not regulated, BNT reported.

Iliyana Yotova on the war in the Middle East: We must be ready for all options

The steps of the caretaker government to combat vote buying are encouraging, commented President Iliyana Yotova. She added that she hopes the election campaign will be a clash of proposals and ideas. Yotova also commented that, along with measures against fuel price increases, the government should develop a comprehensive package against rising prices and speculation.

City bus kills woman in Varna

A woman died after being run over by a city bus in Varna, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced.

Prof. Ognyan Minchev: Asen Vassilev did not allow Yavor Bojankov on the lists because we feel like being led, we feel like being scolded

The lists are expected, miracles cannot happen. He said this on the show "The Day Live" on Nova News, political scientist Prof. Ognyan Minchev in connection with the announcement of the lists with which parties and coalitions will appear in the early parliamentary elections on April 19.

Laura Koveshi hid the details surrounding the removal of Teodora Georgieva

The head of the European Public Prosecutor's Office Laura Koveshi refused to reveal to the European Parliament the specific reasons for the requested dismissal of the Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva. The reason for the silence is the unfinished procedures and the operational secrecy surrounding the institution's ongoing investigations.

The "Petrohan" case: Nikolay Zlatkov's mother wants a new expertise

The tragedy in the „Petrohan“ continues to be shrouded in ambiguity, while the victims' relatives are waging a parallel battle for the truth.

Ivan Demerdjiev demanded the arrests of the mayor of Kardzhali Erol Mumun, of Djebel Nedjmi Ali and Chernoochene Aidjan Ahmed

A cruel scandal is brewing from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Citizen Ivan Demerdzhiev has ordered the Secretary General Georgi Kandev to carry out mass arrests in the Kardzhali region.

Asen Vassilev: Will Rumen Radev vote to make the salaries of the Supreme Judicial Council minimal if they continue to violate the law?

Where was Rumen Radev now, when there was a protest against Sarafov, for the Supreme Judicial Council to remove Sarafov? Why didn't he come? This was asked by the chairman of "We Continue the Change" Assen Vassilev in an interview for "More from the Day".

Tomislav Donchev: When we participate in a competition, we always prepare for victory. We fight for the first place in the elections

We are making every effort to obtain approval for all laws on which the funds under the PVU depend. Unfortunately, there is no longer a majority in this parliament, it is very difficult to provide support for the texts. Our votes are not enough. This was stated by Tomislav Donchev from GERB-SDS in the program "More from the Day" on BNT.

Toma Bikov: GERB-SDS has never relied on the number in the ballot, but on its organization and program

We have never relied on the number in the ballot and the number in the campaign. We will rely on our organization and program again.

Stanislav Balabanov: ITN will be in the next parliament

Number one for us are the Bulgarian citizens.

Denitsa Sacheva: In politics, it turned out that it is enough to have TikTok and hate

„I would be happy if this election campaign is more about results than about promises. In politics, it turned out that it is enough to have TikTok and hate“.

Krum Zarkov: There is a need for a left-wing party in the Bulgarian parliament! The BSP's coffers are not empty

There is a need for a left-wing party in the Bulgarian parliament. The only left-wing party among the 24 that will run in the elections is the BSP. We have a debt and we have taken it seriously. I see that there is a result from our activities, and I am convinced that we will be in the next parliament. And why with a key role - look at the polls. This was stated to bTV by Krum Zarkov, chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, quoted by novini.bg.

PP-DB: With the number 7 we will fight corruption

The number with which we will fight corruption is number 7. This was stated to journalists at the Central Election Commission by the candidate for MP from "We continue the change - Democratic Bulgaria" Malena Malcheva after the drawing of lots for the numbers with which parties and coalitions will participate in the early parliamentary elections on April 19, Novini.bg reported.

Vigenin: Security of food supplies is a fundamental part of European security

„Security of food supplies is an essential part of European security.“ This was stated by the Bulgarian MEP from the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Christian Vigenin, during a discussion in Brussels on the topic „No security without food: recognizing EU food security as a strategic critical infrastructure“. The event was organized by Kangaroo Group - an informal platform for political dialogue on key EU policies.

Stanislav Anastasov: We have information about all the actions of the "Petrohan" party and we will expose them

The MRF's number is great. We will run a completely positive campaign, but let's be clear - we will not allow the Petrohan party to make a fuss and hold elections with their Ministry of Internal Affairs, which will crush the people. People are not afraid of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Galab Donev, “Progressive Bulgaria“: The number on the ballot is irrelevant

The number on the ballot is irrelevant. An honest vote of conscience, without influence and without control, has power and value. This was stated by Galab Donev from “Progressive Bulgaria“, after the CEC drew the ballot numbers with which the parties will appear in the early parliamentary elections on April 19.

Eurostat: Annual inflation in Bulgaria slows down for another month

The pace of consumer prices in the eurozone countries accelerated to 1.9% on an annual basis in February 2026, compared to 1.7% in the first month of the year. This is indicated by the latest Eurostat data on inflation in the EU.

Farmers Association Sues State Fund "Agriculture" for Over 457,000 Euros

Veliko Tarnovo Farmers Association Sues State Fund "Agriculture" for Over 457,000 Euros. The compensation is due to delayed payments for sheep meat and cheese.

Prison for a 63-year-old man who committed fornication with children aged 4 and 7

According to an indictment of the District Prosecutor's Office-Blagoevgrad, the court issued a guilty verdict, finding a 63-year-old man guilty of fornication, the prosecution announced.

Yankulov acts on the signal of the BOEC

Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov is taking action on a signal received from the Civil Movement “Bulgaria United with One Goal“ (BOEC), together with the so-called “Petyo Petrov-Euroto archive“.

Secretary of the Electoral Commission from the village of Valkosel goes to court for forged votes

The District Prosecutor's Office in Blagoevgrad, Territorial Department – Gotse Delchev, filed an indictment with the court against a man accused of committing three crimes – documentary crime committed by an official, falsification of election results and drawing up an official document within the service circle, certifying false circumstances.

Wreath and coins from the Hellenistic era discovered in Nessebar

Finds from the Hellenistic era (3rd-2nd century BC) were discovered during excavations in the courtyard of the "Lyuben Karavelov" University of Applied Sciences in Nessebar, the Municipality's press center announced. They were provoked by the team of the "Ancient Nessebar" museum after the construction of a new academic building began.