Nikolai Denkov

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov is set to embark on a one-day visit to The Hague for discussions with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The agenda for their meeting includes bilateral matters, European Union-related issues, and Bulgaria's strategic priorities, notably its aspirations to join the land Schengen and Eurozone.

Bulgarian farmers have entered their third day of protests, with blockades disrupting key transportation routes across the country. The National Grains Association has stated that the protests will escalate each day until their demands are met, with a temporary halt planned for the upcoming weekend.

As nationwide protests by farmers intensify, Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov and Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev issued a joint statement today addressing the ongoing unrest. The protests, marked by road blockades, have ignited concerns over delays in state financial aid crucial for the agricultural sector.

Today, agricultural producers across Bulgaria are taking to the streets in protest against the government's proposed support measures, announced the Bulgarian Agrarian Chamber (BAC). Members of the National Association of Grain Producers (NAG), part of the BAC, have outlined plans to block junction roads nationwide for two hours, starting from 10 a.m.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, after altering plans to participate in the U.S. delegation due to ongoing farmer negotiations, swiftly redirected his diplomatic agenda.

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has announced a targeted approach to extend financial assistance exclusively to grain producers facing losses in 2023. This decision comes after a meeting in the Council of Ministers with representatives of major agricultural organizations, where the Prime Minister emphasized that only farms demonstrating financial losses will qualify for support.

The political landscape in Bulgaria is witnessing potential upheaval as at least four ministers from the "We Continuing the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) party may be on the verge of stepping down in the government's rotation, according to reports by OFFNews. The ministers in question are Hristo Hinkov, Zaritsa Dinkova, Dimitar Iliev, and Alexander Iolovski.

Amidst growing internal strife, Bulgaria's coalition partners find themselves embroiled in a heated dispute over an upcoming high-level visit to the United States. The discord, marked by public statements and counterstatements, reflects the intricate dynamics within the government as the nation prepares for a change in leadership.

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov announced that the Bulgarian state is actively seeking options to support farmers amidst widespread protests across the European Union. During a parliamentary control blitz, Denkov highlighted the government's commitment to addressing the concerns of farmers, acknowledging the need for additional support.

Addressing the escalating migrant pressure on the European Union (EU), a significant 2 billion euros will be allocated, with a portion of these funds directed towards Bulgaria, according to Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov.