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Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the launch of a 24-hour hotline and email address through which citizens can report allegations of abuse of office, corruption, and conflicts of interest.

Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Radev said the current infrastructure investment model has led to inefficient use of public funds and announced that new legislation will be prepared to increase private sector participation in infrastructure projects. Until the new regulations take effect, oversight of road construction and maintenance projects will be strengthened.

Radev also stated that payments will no longer be made solely on the basis of invoices and delivery certificates, adding that public officials who approve substandard work will also be held accountable.

In the energy sector, Radev announced that an agreement had been reached with Litasco and that restrictions on crude oil shipments had been lifted, noting that this is important for the production of the Burgas Refinery.

The Prime Minister also stated that the U.S. aerial refueling aircraft stationed at Vasil Levski Airport had departed the country as planned, while the government's economic priorities remain attracting investment, increasing exports, and strengthening the competitiveness of Bulgarian companies.