Radev appoints two close allies to Constitutional Court
President Rumen Radev has appointed Dr. Nevin Feti and Prof. Sasho Penov as judges to the Constitutional Court from the presidential quota, according to an announcement from his press office.
Dr. Nevin Feti Osman-Yordanova holds both a master's degree and a doctorate from the Academy of the Ministry of Interior. She has experience as a lecturer at the Academy, briefly worked as a lawyer, and served as a senior legal expert at the State Commission on Information Security. From 2012 to 2024, she acted as a legal advisor to the President, also serving under former President Rosen Plevneliev.
Prof. Sasho Penov previously served as Minister of Education in the caretaker government led by Galab Donev. He is a professor of financial law at Sofia University and Veliko Tarnovo University and has also practiced as a lawyer.
The appointment of key allies could help Radev to boost his own presidential powers - a not inconceivable possibility at a time of acute political instability.
Labor inspectorate shut down 540 sites this year
Over the past nine months, Bulgaria's Labor Inspectorate has suspended operations at 540 sites, equipment, and facilities that posed direct risks to workers' health and safety, according to a statement from the regulatory body. Ninety-five workers were removed from their positions due to a lack of qualifications or non-compliance with safety regulations-nearly double the number from the same period last year.
From January to September 2024, labor inspectors conducted a total of 36,681 inspections across 31,601 businesses employing over 1.4 million workers. In total, 157,172 violations were identified, of which 83,355 were related specifically to occupational health and safety conditions.
Elevated levels of natural uranium found in drinking water in Parvomay
Elevated levels of natural uranium have been detected in the drinking water supply of Parvomay in southern Bulgaria, as well as the villages of Krushevo and Gradina, according to an official statement from Parvomay municipality. Following sampling and analysis, authorities have advised that the water should be restricted to hygiene purposes only, and its use for drinking and food preparation should be avoided.
This restriction will remain in place until further lab results confirm compliance with the safety standards set by Regulation No. 9 on water quality.
Radev appoints two close allies to Constitutional Court
President Rumen Radev has appointed Dr. Nevin Feti and Prof. Sasho Penov as judges to the Constitutional Court from the presidential quota, according to an announcement from his press office.
