GERB Accused of Favoritism in Budget Allocation, Sparking Public Outrage
The GERB party in Bulgaria is accused of prioritizing police and restaurant sectors with increased salaries and tax cuts, leading to public outrage and criticism over unfair distribution of public funds.
GERB Accused of Favoritism in Budget Allocation, Sparking Public Outrage
The GERB party in Bulgaria is accused of prioritizing police and restaurant sectors with increased salaries and tax cuts, leading to public outrage and criticism over unfair distribution of public funds.
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76% Bias Score
Bulgaria Debates Confronting Communist Past: Commission on Files' Future Uncertain
A debate rages in Bulgaria over the future of the Commission on Files, with some seeking its closure while others propose expanding it into a National Memory Institute to confront the communist past; the creation of such an institute is considered crucial for accurately representing historical event...
Bulgaria Debates Confronting Communist Past: Commission on Files' Future Uncertain
A debate rages in Bulgaria over the future of the Commission on Files, with some seeking its closure while others propose expanding it into a National Memory Institute to confront the communist past; the creation of such an institute is considered crucial for accurately representing historical event...
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56% Bias Score
Bulgaria's New Government: Stability Concerns and Impact on North Macedonia
Bulgaria's new government, formed by previously opposing parties, sparks uncertainty about its stability and its impact on relations with North Macedonia, particularly regarding the latter's EU integration. The appointment of 33-year-old Georg Georgiev as foreign minister is a key focus, given his c...
Bulgaria's New Government: Stability Concerns and Impact on North Macedonia
Bulgaria's new government, formed by previously opposing parties, sparks uncertainty about its stability and its impact on relations with North Macedonia, particularly regarding the latter's EU integration. The appointment of 33-year-old Georg Georgiev as foreign minister is a key focus, given his c...
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40% Bias Score
Bulgarian Coalition Government Faces Internal and External Pressures
Bulgaria's new four-party coalition government (GERB, BSP, ITN, DPS-Dogan), formed to end a political crisis, faces challenges due to internal divisions and potential backroom influences, particularly from Deljan Peevski, while external factors like the Eurozone accession could offer stability.
Bulgarian Coalition Government Faces Internal and External Pressures
Bulgaria's new four-party coalition government (GERB, BSP, ITN, DPS-Dogan), formed to end a political crisis, faces challenges due to internal divisions and potential backroom influences, particularly from Deljan Peevski, while external factors like the Eurozone accession could offer stability.
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44% Bias Score
Vazrazhdane's Limited Impact on Bulgarian Politics
Vazrazhdane, a Bulgarian political party with apparent pro-Russian leanings, leverages public discontent to gain traction, yet their practical influence remains limited due to pervasive political stalemate and the evolving attitudes of younger generations.
Vazrazhdane's Limited Impact on Bulgarian Politics
Vazrazhdane, a Bulgarian political party with apparent pro-Russian leanings, leverages public discontent to gain traction, yet their practical influence remains limited due to pervasive political stalemate and the evolving attitudes of younger generations.
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64% Bias Score
DPS Internal Conflict: Power Struggle and Political Instability in Bulgaria
The absence of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) MPs from a name-change commemoration highlights an internal power struggle between two factions, one led by Dogan and the other by Peevski, impacting local governance and potentially destabilizing Bulgarian politics for months to come.
DPS Internal Conflict: Power Struggle and Political Instability in Bulgaria
The absence of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) MPs from a name-change commemoration highlights an internal power struggle between two factions, one led by Dogan and the other by Peevski, impacting local governance and potentially destabilizing Bulgarian politics for months to come.
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48% Bias Score
Bulgarian Government Salary Secrecy Under Scrutiny Amidst Personnel Cost Surge
A Bulgarian civic group's request to access the salary and bonus information of the head of the National Revenue Agency was denied, highlighting a lack of transparency in contrast to the US, where such data is publicly available for most federal employees, except for those in intelligence and securi...
Bulgarian Government Salary Secrecy Under Scrutiny Amidst Personnel Cost Surge
A Bulgarian civic group's request to access the salary and bonus information of the head of the National Revenue Agency was denied, highlighting a lack of transparency in contrast to the US, where such data is publicly available for most federal employees, except for those in intelligence and securi...
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48% Bias Score
Borissov's New Role: Ensuring Stability for Bulgaria's Fragile Coalition
Bulgaria's ruling coalition, comprising GERB-SDS, BSP, ITN, and DPS, relies on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to ensure parliamentary stability, a unique role given other party leaders' executive branch positions; upcoming key appointments to regulatory bodies and the judiciary will be a crucial test.
Borissov's New Role: Ensuring Stability for Bulgaria's Fragile Coalition
Bulgaria's ruling coalition, comprising GERB-SDS, BSP, ITN, and DPS, relies on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to ensure parliamentary stability, a unique role given other party leaders' executive branch positions; upcoming key appointments to regulatory bodies and the judiciary will be a crucial test.
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria Forms New Coalition Government Amidst Deep-Rooted Corruption Concerns
Bulgaria's new coalition government, formed on January 16, 2024, comprises GERB, BSP, and ITN, with partial DPS support, aiming to address political instability and systemic corruption, despite concerns about its durability and potential for significant reforms.
Bulgaria Forms New Coalition Government Amidst Deep-Rooted Corruption Concerns
Bulgaria's new coalition government, formed on January 16, 2024, comprises GERB, BSP, and ITN, with partial DPS support, aiming to address political instability and systemic corruption, despite concerns about its durability and potential for significant reforms.
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48% Bias Score
Bulgaria's Unexpected Coalition: A Response to Global Uncertainty?
Amidst global uncertainty following the US election, a potential coalition government in Bulgaria is forming, comprising GERB, BSP, and ITN, with support from MRF, potentially sidelining PP-DB, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
Bulgaria's Unexpected Coalition: A Response to Global Uncertainty?
Amidst global uncertainty following the US election, a potential coalition government in Bulgaria is forming, comprising GERB, BSP, and ITN, with support from MRF, potentially sidelining PP-DB, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
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52% Bias Score
Bulgarian Prosecutor's Charges Against "Continue the Change" Leader Viewed as Politically Motivated
Lena Borislavova, a leader of Bulgaria's "Continue the Change" party, accuses the Bulgarian prosecution of politically motivated charges, alleging inconsistencies in witness testimonies and suggesting a broader political strategy to subdue her party and influence the upcoming elections and the Supre...
Bulgarian Prosecutor's Charges Against "Continue the Change" Leader Viewed as Politically Motivated
Lena Borislavova, a leader of Bulgaria's "Continue the Change" party, accuses the Bulgarian prosecution of politically motivated charges, alleging inconsistencies in witness testimonies and suggesting a broader political strategy to subdue her party and influence the upcoming elections and the Supre...
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56% Bias Score
Vazrazhdane's Narrow Miss: Two Votes Away From Power
By a margin of two votes, the Bulgarian political party "Vazrazhdane" failed to support Silvi Kirilov's bid for parliamentary speaker, losing a key chance to enter a governing coalition and significantly impact national policy decisions, especially regarding the euro adoption and climate change agen...
Vazrazhdane's Narrow Miss: Two Votes Away From Power
By a margin of two votes, the Bulgarian political party "Vazrazhdane" failed to support Silvi Kirilov's bid for parliamentary speaker, losing a key chance to enter a governing coalition and significantly impact national policy decisions, especially regarding the euro adoption and climate change agen...
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40% Bias Score