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Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski made a pointed remark in response to the controversy over the absence of the Macedonian flag during an informal meeting between Presidents Rumen Radev and Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova in Sofia.

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivayio Kalfin stated that Bulgaria has no reason to apologize to the Republic of North Macedonia.

North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has announced that a démarche will be issued to the Bulgarian ambassador due to Bulgaria's alleged violation of diplomatic norms.

The issue between North Macedonia and Bulgaria is not a bilateral one, but rather about North Macedonia adhering to the negotiation framework set by the European Council, according to Bulgarian President Rumen Radev. On Friday, Radev hosted Gordana Siljanovska, the president of North Macedonia, during her visit to Bulgaria.

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev urged the media to avoid allowing political speculators and self-proclaimed experts to manipulate public opinion regarding the crash of a military plane near 'Graf Ignatievo' Air Base. He criticized individuals who, without relevant experience, act as judges and prosecutors, but did not name anyone specifically.

North Macedonia plans to request an explanation from the office of Bulgaria's President, Rumen Radev, following a photo from his meeting with Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on Friday. The photo, taken at the presidency in Sofia, shows the Bulgarian and EU flags, but notably absent is the national flag of North Macedonia.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is set to perform a demonstration flight in an F-16 fighter jet, following an invitation from the US Air Force, according to a statement from the president's administration.

President Rumen Radev emphasized the strengths of Bulgaria's business environment and its highly skilled workforce compared to Chinese industry. Speaking at a Bulgarian-Chinese business forum marking the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, Radev highlighted Bulgaria's low taxes and skilled personnel as key advantages for investment.

The second caretaker cabinet led by Dimitar Glavchev was formally sworn in before the National Assembly today. The ceremony took place during an extraordinary parliamentary session convened by Speaker Raya Nazaryan at 11:00 a.m., with the sole agenda item being the oath-taking of the new government members. Following the swearing-in, the session was promptly adjourned.

Today, President Rumen Radev signed a decree confirming the appointment of an interim government in Bulgaria. The new caretaker cabinet, known as "Glavchev 2," will be sworn in before the National Assembly, with only three changes in its composition. Atanas Ilkov, the head of the National Police, will replace Kalin Stoyanov as Minister of Internal Affairs.