Asen Vasilev

Next week, "We Continue the Change" (WCC) plans to propose a change to the contentious definition of "non-traditional sexual orientation" in the Preschool and School Education Act, according to a party announcement.

With 129 votes "in favor" and 103 "against", the deputies voted for the resignation of the Speaker of the Parliament Rosen Zhelyazkov. This happened after a request was submitted by WCC-DB and BSP for early release of Zhelyazkov for his overall behavior as the head of the institution and for systematic non-implementation of the legislative program.

In a late-night session, the Bulgarian parliament voted to establish several temporary committees of inquiry.

Finance Minister Asen Vasilev has issued a recommendation for Bulgarian companies to expedite their preparations for the transition to the euro next year as reported by BNR.

Greek State Minister Stavros Papastavrou met with Bulgarian Finance Minister Asen Vasilev in Sofia on Monday, following an invitation by the latter, and discussed expanding collaboration in interconnectivity and networks between the two countries.

On Monday, at Hyatt Regency Sofia hotel, during the event dedicated to the National Holiday of our northern neighbour, the Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mrs. Brandusa Predescu delighted the guests by sharing some exciting news: a third bridge between the two countries will be built over the Danube River.

The Chairman of the Committee on Internal Security and Public Order and the Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance held a meeting with the Minister of Finance Asen Vassilev and the Deputy Minister of the Interior Stoyan Temelakiev regarding the financial issues related to the activities of the departmental committee for disaster relief and accidents.

"Vazrazhdane" will file a report to the chief prosecutor against Kiril Petkov and Asen Vasilev for treason. The reason is the alleged synchronization of the appointments of heads of national service with a foreign embassy, which Kostadin Kostadinov interprets as the American one.

Bulgaria is threatened with bankruptcy. There is a serious problem in maintaining fiscal stability.

If "We Continue the Change" gets a chance to form a government after the elections on October 2, either Asen Vassilev or Kiril Petkov will be nominated as prime minister.

This was announced by the two in a joint interview with BNT. "We will decide together after the elections," said Kiril Petkov.