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Employees of the military plant "Terem-Khan Krum" in Bulgaria protested unpaid wages and lack of clarity about the plant's future, demanding a development strategy from the owner, the Ministry of Defense. The workers, who haven't received their January and February salaries, are concerned about job security and the plant's ability to maintain full workload.

GERB leader Boyko Borissov welcomes support for Bulgaria's eurozone membership, emphasizing the importance of a convergence report by July and the next budget by September-October. He also addresses concerns about political influence in regulatory bodies and sets conditions for negotiations with Democratic Bulgaria.

Friday will see widespread cloud cover and rain, with thunderstorms in some areas, while Saturday will bring fog in the plains, rain and snow in the mountains, and cloudy skies with occasional breaks at the Black Sea coast. Temperatures will remain mild on Friday, with highs ranging from 13° to 18°C, and will be slightly cooler on Saturday, with highs reaching between 8° and 16°C depending on location.

The Bulgarian National Assembly has elected Simeon Dyankov, a former Finance Minister and economist, as the new Chairman of the Fiscal Council. This independent body is responsible for monitoring and analyzing the country's budget framework to ensure sustainable public finances and compliance with fiscal rules.

Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva has been temporarily suspended from office while the EPPO investigates allegations of illegal actions related to a public procurement contract for the Chiren gas storage facility. Georgieva claims that Delyan Peevski, leader of the DPS – New Beginning party, demanded 10 million euros from subcontractors on the project and exerted pressure on the companies involved.