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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has once again selected Dimitar Glavchev as the candidate for acting prime minister, according to a statement from the presidency. At noon today, August 22, Radev is scheduled to meet with Glavchev at the presidential palace to formally appoint him and direct him to propose the composition of an interim government.

Two of the candidates from the president's "home list" have agreed to serve as the next acting Prime Minister. This follows meetings with President Rumen Radev, who is still deliberating on the final decision. The two individuals are current acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and Petar Chobanov, the Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).

Current Caretaker Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Dimitar Glavchev, has confirmed his readiness to serve as the next acting prime minister in a new caretaker cabinet, stating there are no obstacles to his appointment.

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has called for the resignation of Acting Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov. He criticized Stoyanov's recent actions, describing them as unacceptable, particularly referring to an example where Stoyanov was seen raising his fist in front of the presidency while police officers were cheering for him.

Dimitar Glavchev, the acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria, has stated that he is prepared to continue his duties as long as necessary to prevent the country from entering a constitutional crisis. In a statement shared on the Council of Ministers' Facebook page, Glavchev emphasized his responsibility to guide the nation through the current situation.

Bulgaria's upcoming elections have been postponed following President Rumen Radev's refusal to sign the decree for the new caretaker government. This decision means that the elections, initially scheduled for October 20, will be delayed.

Acting Prime Minister Goritsa Grancharova presented the structure of her caretaker cabinet to President Rumen Radev, who expressed strong reservations about the inclusion of Kalin Stoyanov as Minister of the Interior. Radev stated that it would be impossible to ensure political stability and conduct fair elections if Stoyanov remained in his position. He set a deadline of 3:00 p.m.

In a world teetering on the brink of potential catastrophe, an old Bulgarian saying has taken on new life: "If the apocalypse is near, come to Bulgaria - where we're happily living a century behind!" This sardonic quip encapsulates the stark contrast between global tensions and Bulgaria's seemingly anachronistic political landscape.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has signed the decree to promulgate changes to the Law on Preschool and School Education, signaling his position on the matter. This move comes in response to the National Assembly's recent vote on the amendments to the education law.

Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, has urged Bulgarian President Rumen Radev not to approve the newly passed law banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in schools. O'Flaherty made this appeal via a post on the "X" platform on Monday.