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Psychiatric hospital staff in Bulgaria protested outside the Ministry of Health, demanding a substantial pay increase and improved working conditions, citing chronic underfunding, staff shortages, and low pay as major concerns. The protest highlights the urgent need for government action to address the crisis in psychiatric care.

The MECH party's parliamentary group faced dissolution after MP Samuil Slavov's resignation caused the group to fall below the minimum required number of 10 members. This decision sparked protests from MECH supporters who gathered in front of the National Assembly, urging the Speaker, Natalia Kiselova, to reinstate the group.

The Real World Crypto Symposium, a prestigious gathering of nearly 700 technology and scientific leaders, will be held in Sofia from March 26th to 28th. Hosted by INSAIT at Sofia University, the event will feature renowned experts like Prof. Adi Shamir and Prof. Kenneth Paterson, offering insights into the latest advancements in applied cryptography and cybersecurity.

The Vazrazhdane party, supported by Velichie and MECH, submitted a vote of no confidence in the Rosen Zhelyazkov cabinet, citing concerns over the government's foreign policy and the death of Bulgarian citizen Marin Marinov in Gaza. The motion is unlikely to succeed due to the government's majority but serves as a platform for the opposition to voice their criticisms.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev met with Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger to discuss potential cooperation projects, emphasizing the need for EU collaboration in defense industry development and highlighting Bulgaria's experience in the sector. Papperger expressed Rheinmetall's interest in building a partnership with Bulgaria and its defense industry.