AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBlack Sea Security: Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind recent drone attacks on commercial ships, though it lacks definitive proof. The strikes have killed sailors and left others missing. NATO chief Mark Rutte met Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Romania’s president, pledging closer cooperation and stronger counter-drone measures; Bulgaria aims to join NATO’s initiative by month’s end. Cost of Living: The government proposes raising the minimum wage to €660 from January, but unions oppose the increase and plan a protest. Energy: The US extended a sanctions waiver for Lukoil’s Bulgarian businesses until April 2027, allowing them to keep operating. Health: A shortage of flu vaccines for pharmacies has led some Bulgarians to travel to Greece for shots; supplies for national vaccination programmes are being prioritised. Election Preparations: Officials generated the security code for voting-machine software ahead of Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election.
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