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*** The leading news for the day until 13.00, on June 20 ***
This week will be historic for Bulgaria, during which we will find out whether the forces of the behind-the-scenes coalition can overthrow the first truly pro-Western ruling party and break up the coalition, or whether we will remain in a relatively stable position. So far, behind-the-scenes agreements and party circuses have given birth to the idea of holding accompanying anti-protests, and they do it best. They will probably send paid "protesters" to intimidate with clashes and violence. That's their capacity.
For Ukraine, the week will be historic, as the leaders of the 27 EU member states will discuss whether to support Kyiv's bid for EU membership at a summit after the European Commission on Friday recommended that Ukraine receive candidate status.
Ukraine's defense minister: The war will not end if Putin loses power
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In another midnight address, the Ukrainian president expressed expectations that Russia would step up its attacks this week amid the upcoming EU summit.
Zelensky: The beginning of the week is historic for Ukraine
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"If he wins the war in Ukraine, there will be a war with NATO, which he will probably lose," Khodorkovsky told the Financial Times.
"If there were not so many casualties (in the war), I would say that I am relatively happy that [Putin] has taken a path that will cost him his life.
But Ukraine's victory in the conflict depends entirely on the West, he explained.
Russian businessman: Putin has taken a path that will cost him his life, which makes me happy
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"March for European Bulgaria - in defense of parliamentarism and democracy" from "Justice for Everyone" is scheduled for today before the presidency, Nova TV reports.
The organizers say that in the days leading up to the no-confidence vote, the voice of free citizens should be heard after the removal of Nikola Minchev from the post of parliamentary chief.
March in defense of parliamentarism in front of the Presidency
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"Our country is in crisis today. Political, economic and even identity. A battle is being fought with the mafia, which has merged with our country. We will choose democracy or authoritarianism, freedom or obedience, courage or fear. "
Protests begin abroad: Bulgarians in Vienna in defense of the government
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Threats of revival:
They will protest that they are vowing to do so every week.
"It will be like this until this power falls," said Petar Petrov, deputy chairman of the Vazrazhdane General Assembly.
Raising pensions and salaries, which makes people freer, breaking away from the Russian energy yoke, reducing corruption… It seems that some parties have reason to be dissatisfied.
It is quite possible that there will be a protest of "Vazrazhdane" this week
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"Some kind of infectious disease, anywhere in the world, means that sooner or later it will come to Bulgaria. We are not an isolated territory. The National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases is ready to meet the first case. We will not welcome him with joy. "
Assoc. Prof. Glomb: Monkeypox will reach Bulgaria as well
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Hopefully there will be control over whether it is observed, because we have a lot of swamps and piggeries. The Seven Rila Lakes are a natural treasure that we could keep with a little intelligence and resourcefulness. If this does not happen, it will happen with bans.
The access of jeeps to the Seven Rila Lakes is stopped
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According to her, if the update of the state budget is not adopted, it will be a catastrophe, especially for pensioners and socially vulnerable groups.
Yotova: The budget will pass
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