People, Positions and Obituaries · 13 February 2026

Andrey Gyurov appointed interim Prime Minister of Bulgaria.

Exam-focused facts from the 13 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova appointed Andrey Gyurov as interim Prime Minister on Thursday.
  • Gyurov serves as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).
  • The caretaker government will organise national elections scheduled for April 19.
  • Gyurov must propose cabinet members within seven days for presidential approval.
  • He previously served as a lawmaker and floor leader of the reformist 'We Continue the Change' group in parliament.
  • Bulgaria joined the eurozone at the beginning of 2026.

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