Rumen Radev , the former president of Bulgaria , will spearhead the electoral lists of “ Progressive Bulgaria ” in the 2nd MIR (Multi-member constituency) of Burgas and the 25th MIR in Sofia, as confirmed by the party. Alongside him, the coalition has positioned a mix of prominent athletes, former members of Radev ’s presidential team, and ministers from previous caretaker governments at the top of other regional lists. In Plovdiv city, former national volleyball team captain Vladimir Nikolov