The Bulgarian presidential elections taking place this week are seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's current policy, with key topics such as the economy and security influencing voter decisions. #BulgārijasVēlēšanas #RumensRadevs #IlianaJotova (translated)
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev sparked a wave of criticism after accusing Romania of the Russian attacks in the Black Sea, prompting reactions of solidarity from citizens and political leaders in Bulgaria, who distanced themselves from his statements. #RelațiiInternaționale #Bulgaria #România (translated)
After the controversial statements of the Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev regarding Romania, citizens from Bulgaria and opinion leaders apologized for his statements and sent messages of solidarity to the Romanians. #Bulgaria #Romania #Solidaritate (translated)
There are more jokes in the Balkan space - now in Albania. Yesterday, on October 29, opposition deputies in parliament released blue smoke bombs and blocked the podium while Prime Minister Edi Rama attempted to speak. Opposition leader Sali Berisha stated that the ruling party deserves tear gas, not young people. Protests have been ongoing since mid-October – students are demanding Rama's resignation due to corruption, job opportunities, and education. Buildings have already been burned, and windows have been smashed. But this is not Serbia. In Serbia, students won the elections. In Albania, there are no elections - there is the street and the parliament. The protest is happening due to corruption and a coastal project supported by Trump's son-in-law Kushner. Rama, who has been in power since 2013, is currently offering dialogue and cheaper fuel. In fact, Edi Rama is not as malign as Vučić in neighboring Serbia. He has been serving as Prime Minister since 2013 and won his fourth term last year. Albania is a NATO member, a candidate for the EU, and Rama is the one pushing Albania forward - he speaks English and French fluently. He is an artist and a former mayor of Tirana. But his problem is not the EU, but the long rule. When a person has been in power for 13 years, like Rama or Vučić, or like Radev in Bulgaria, even if he is pro-European, corruption and clientelism arise – when friends get jobs, young people see no prospects, and education is poor. Only in Albania is there another problem – the opposition leader here is the 82-year-old Sali Berisha. The same Berisha whom Albanians ousted from power in 1997. Now he is trying to overthrow another political veteran – Rama. Students are left only with the role of protesters and battering rams against the government. More about the Balkans - balkanailt.substack.com #Albania #Students #Balkans #BALKANIJA #Albania #Students #Balkans #BALKANIJA (translated)
From the government press center, they emphasize that by eliminating the position, they are trying to assist in Andrey Gyurov's election campaign. #РуменРадев #ГюровКандев #Избори #ЦИК http://faktor.bg/izqvlenie-na-radev-ot-26-oktomvri-be-iztrito-ot-pravitelstvenata-presslujba (translated)
As tensions in Serbia ease, new jokes arise in the Balkan region. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev accuses Bucharest of escalating the conflict in the Black Sea. On October 26 during the Sofia Economic Forum, Prime Minister Radev stated that Romania publicly accused Russia of drone attacks, which were followed by new strikes. "When I accuse, I must have clear evidence," he said. Romania responded, stating that Bucharest has always relied on concrete evidence, including debris from Russian drones, provided to the Russian ambassador. Why such a statement now? On Sunday, November 1, Bulgaria will hold the second round of presidential elections. Radev's protégé Iliana Yotova is leading, but she needs the so-called "peace" electorate. The "peace electorate" in Bulgaria is similar to that in Lithuania – supporting Vaitkus, Nemunas sausage, and other misunderstandings. Radev is unsettled because pro-Western and anti-corruption candidate Andrey Gyurov is hot on Yotova's heels. If Yotova wins, it would extend his rule. If Gyurov wins, Radev will have a president who controls him. Therefore, the Prime Minister is now showing his electorate: "I am not a pro-war advocate, I am a voice for peace, I do not attack Russia without evidence, and Bucharest is escalating." This is the message to that electorate we have written about. However. Just yesterday, on October 28, following this statement, the fifth strike occurred in Bulgaria's economic zone – the ship "Contship Jet," carrying 421 containers, was attacked while heading to Constanta. Thus, the peace rhetoric has not brought peace. #Balkans #Geopolitics #Bulgaria #Romania #BlackSea #BALKANIJA (translated)
"We are witnesses to the appeasement and 'spineless behavior of our rulers, who do not dare to name the aggressor amid this series of attacks'" #Протест #русия #ЕлеонораМитрофанова #РускаАгресия #ХибридниВойни #БОЕЦ http://faktor.bg/db-poiska-ostavkite-na-chlenove-na-cik-opravdali-radev-za-izborna-agitaciq-prez-kanalite-na-ms (translated)
The author claimed that state leaders supporting Putin, such as Radev and Trump, were willing to allow attacks on their own countries instead of trying to prevent Russian strikes. According to him, Radev and Trump did not even care that Russian strikes could kill their own citizens. #Putin #Venäjä #politiikka #FI #RU #US (translated)
The change of power will start from the first elections won in favor of the united opposition. #избори2026 #ПрогресивнаБългария #РуменРадев #ИлиянаЙотова #президент #балотаж http://faktor.bg/zashto-za-progresivna-balgariq-nqma-znachenie-koy-shte-e-prezident-sled-kato-radev-e-premier (translated)
The publication notes that the Bulgarian Prime Minister has also highlighted his own position regarding Moscow. #РуменРадев #война #Русия #Украйна #Румъния #дронове http://faktor.bg/rumaniq-insaydar-radev-obvinqva-rumaniq-che-provokira-rusiq (translated)
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, stated that the recent attacks in the Black Sea are related to Romania's accusations against Russia, emphasizing the need to have clear evidence before making accusations. #Rusia #MareaNeagră #RumenRadev (translated)
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, indirectly criticized Romania for hastily attributing responsibility to Russia for the drone attacks in the Black Sea, emphasizing the need for clear evidence before making accusations. #Rusia #MareaNeagră #RumenRadev (translated)
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev suggested that Romania is responsible for the recent Russian drone attacks from the Black Sea, in the context of costly events and NATO's actions to strengthen security in the region. #Rusia #MareaNeagră #RumenRadev (translated)
The Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, stated that the new attacks on ships in the Black Sea are linked to Romania's accusations against Russia, which has been identified as responsible for the drone attacks in the area. #MareaNeagră #Rusia #Bulgaria (translated)
Instead of arguments for the qualities of Iliyana Yotova, he recites the hostile talking points of the government's propagandist - Ivo Christov #IvayloMirchev #RumenRadev #IliyanaYotova #IvoChristov #elections #ИвайлоМирчев #РуменРадев #ИлиянаЙотова #ИвоХристов #избори http://faktor.bg/ivaylo-mirchev-toku-shto-vidqhme-iznerven-radev-toy-nqma-kakvo-da-kaje (translated)
"There is no state under his rule, there are no institutions, security is only for him and his circle." #РуменРадев #КорнелияНинова #БСП #ПрогресивнаБългария #Управление #некомпетентност #убийства http://faktor.bg/ninova-radev-kazva-che-ubiystvata-shte-prodaljat-a-obeshtavashe-sigurnost-toy-e-nesposoben (translated)
According to him, the opposition parties in parliament "are working more and more coordinated with each other, but are ashamed to admit it." #избори #гласуване #президент #Радев #Йотова #ПБ http://faktor.bg/rumen-radev-oligarhiqta-gubi-kontrol-legitimnostta-na-instituciite-proizticha-ot-vota (translated)
Elections today not only in Serbia. Bulgaria is also electing a new president and vice president. These are extraordinary elections, as Bulgaria has witnessed a focus for the first time in history, first demonstrated by Putin with Medvedev in Russia, and now by Vučić in Serbia. The essence of the focus is simple – to remain in power, the previous president Rumen Radev, like the aforementioned gentlemen, stepped down from the presidency to become prime minister. Although there are as many as 27 candidate pairs (presidential and vice presidential) participating in the elections, there are essentially two main candidates: Iliana Iotova - the acting president, former vice president to Radev during both of his terms. She is the candidate of Radev's party "Progressive Bulgaria." Polls predict about 47.3% for her. She is considered pro-European, but at the same time aligns with Radev's line, which is manifested in pro-Russian rhetoric, yet never blocks EU and NATO decisions. The most accurate description would be "Bulgaria first." Andrey Gyurov - about 22% economist, former acting prime minister at the beginning of 2026. He is the main opposition candidate, supported by those wishing to distance themselves from Radev's influence. Most pro-Western and pro-Ukrainian. Also mentioned is Petar Volgin with about 10.3% - he is a candidate of the pro-Russian, nationalist line. Voter turnout is predicted to be very low - about 39%. Why are the elections important? Bulgaria has been a member of the eurozone since 2026, but is politically very unstable. On April 19, the parliamentary elections were won by Radev's coalition "Progressive Bulgaria." Now Radev is the prime minister, and his former vice president is trying to maintain the presidency for the same political camp. In the backdrop of the elections - the war in the Black Sea and drone attacks near Bulgaria's shores, so security is a key topic. In short: just as in neighboring Serbia the elections are a referendum on Vučić, so in Bulgaria - a referendum on Radev - will his political machine maintain the presidency while he himself has moved to the prime minister's position? In the photo, the acting president and leading candidate Iliana Iotova. #Bulgaria #Elections #Balkans #Balkanija (translated)
The protest against the foreign policy course of the BSP triggered a ridiculous demonstration of institutional weight, a massive police presence, and political language that reduces dissenters to "war mongers" or accomplices in the return of Borisov and Peevski #protests #democracy #BSP #EU #Radev #протести #демокрация #ПБ #ЕС #Радев http://faktor.bg/kolkoto-poveche-radev-se-opitva-da-splashva-tolkova-po-qsno-pokazva-che-ne-umee-da-ubejdava (translated)
The National Service for Protection (NSO) confirmed to Nova TV that Martin Varodinov voluntarily appeared for questioning. #СоняКултуклиева #НСО #МихаелаДоцова #Радев #Йотова http://faktor.bg/arestuvaha-garda-povalil-koltuklieva-radev-i-yotova-oshte-malchat-za-incidenta (translated)
