Supreme Administrative Court
“Bombshell” from the Council of State: Incentives for increasing building coefficients ruled unconstitutional – Existing permits unaffected
The Plenary Session of the Council of State (CoS) has ruled key provisions of the New Building Regulation unconstitutional, effectively “freezing” a significant segment of the construction market that was planned for the future, particularly in the northern and southern suburbs of Attica.
DPS-Dogan Faction Faces Another Legal Setback as Court Upholds Election Commission Decision
The Supreme Administrative Court has rejected the appeal from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS-Dogan faction), represented by Jevdet Chakarov, regarding the Central Election Commission's decision to register the coalition "Movement for Rights and Freedoms - A New Beginning" (DPS-Peevski faction) for the October 27, 2024, parliamentary elections.
Supreme Court Bars Ahmed Dogan’s DPS Coalition from Elections, Allows Peevski’s Faction
Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has dismissed the appeal from Ahmed Dogan's associates, who challenged the Central Election Commission's (CEC) decision to bar the "Democracy, Rights and Freedoms - DPS" (Dogan faction) coalition from participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission Denies Registration for DPS Factions
The Bulgarian Central Election Commission (CEC) has denied registration for the electoral participation of two factions: "Democracy, Rights and Freedoms - DPS," led by Jevdet Chakarov and Ahmed Dogan, and "Movement for Rights and Freedoms - DPS New Beginning," associated with Delyan Peevski.
Court Orders Halt to Controversial Traffic Changes in Sofia
The Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that the Metropolitan Municipality must terminate the new traffic organization around "Vitosha" Blvd., "Patriarch Eftimii" Blvd., and "Prof. Fritjof Nansen" St.
Bulgaria: New Constitutional Court Judges Sworn In Amid Controversy
Desislava Atanasova and Borislav Belazelkov officially assumed their roles as members of the Constitutional Court in Bulgaria during a formal ceremony on Friday.
Bulgaria's Legal Reforms: Major Shifts in Prosecutor General Appointment Criteria
Bulgarian lawmakers made significant strides with the second reading of constitutional amendments, endorsing a pivotal change in the process of appointing and dismissing the Prosecutor General.
Legal Hurdle Cleared: Terziev Set to Assume Sofia Mayor Role
The administrative court in Sofia has concluded the legal saga surrounding the contested runoff for mayor of Sofia, ruling against Vanya Grigorova's complaint. The court's decision opens the door for Vasil Terziev to assume the position of Sofia's mayor without further delays.
Post-Election Turmoil: Vanya Grigorova Challenges Sofia Results
Vanya Grigorova, the candidate who fell short in Sofia's local elections runoff, is making waves by contesting the results at the Administrative Court of Sofia.
Bulgarian e-Government Minister Assigned Security Amid Threats
In a recent development, the Minister of e-Government in Bulgaria, Aleksandar Yolovski, has been provided with security by a prosecutor's decree. The move comes after evidence was gathered indicating threats against the minister, reportedly linked to the awarding of public contracts.