Peevski consolidates power as Chakarov steps down
Delyan Peevski has become the sole chairman of MRF after co-chair Dzhevdet Chakarov unexpectedly resigned, a move announced on Facebook and later confirmed by an official press release. The statement emphasized unity as essential for fulfilling voters' expectations while noting that the two leaders agreed to end recent internal divisions.
The statement comes as the Supreme Court reviews the party's leadership dispute, following a 10-month power struggle. According to sources, Chakarov's resignation comes under pressure - it comes days after his son was indicted and his companies seized. Nevertheless, Ahmed Dogan's faction of MRF will maintain its 18-member presence in parliament.
EnduroSat expands with 43M euro from Founders Fund
Bulgarian space tech company EnduroSat has raised 43 million euros in funding this year, including 23 million euros from the U.S.-based Founders Fund. The investment will support the completion of its new 17,500 sq.m. base in Sofia, which is set to become Europe's largest space R&D center, and boost production of its Gen3 satellites.
EnduroSat's "constellation-as-a-service" model, which simplifies access to space data, has driven strong growth by doubling revenues in 2023 and aiming for similar results in 2024. The company plans to produce up to 60 satellites a month by the end of 2025 while also expanding operations in the U.S.
Leadership change at Plovdiv Airport
Plovdiv Airport has announced that Krasimir Peshev will replace Doychin Angelov as its director. No official reasons were given for the change. Peshev has previously served on the board of directors of both Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia and Plovdiv Airport.
The announcement highlights Angelov's contributions, including the creation of a development fund in 2009 and the successful launch of regular London flights, which have maintained nearly full capacity for more than 14 years. Before that, in mid-February, Transport Minister Grozdan Karadzhov stated that the cabinet will try to put Plovdiv Airport up for concession.
Peevski consolidates power as Chakarov steps down
Delyan Peevski has become the sole chairman of MRF after co-chair Dzhevdet Chakarov unexpectedly resigned, a move announced on Facebook and later confirmed by an official press release. The statement emphasized unity as essential for fulfilling voters' expectations while noting that the two leaders agreed to end recent internal divisions.
