Bulgaria: New Interim Government Ahead of Early Elections

President Iliana Yotova has formally nominated Andrey Gyurov, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), as Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister. The handover of the caretaker government mandate is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m., when Yotova will meet Gyurov at the presidency and task him with forming an interim cabinet under Article 99, paragraph 5 of the Constitution. Gyurov is one of five senior civil servants who had indicated their willingness to take on the caretaker prime minister role during presidential consultations, alongside Deputy Ombudswoman Maria Filipova, Audit Board Chair Dimitar Glavchev, and his deputies Margarita Nikolova and Silvia Kadreva.

Frameworks and Key Terms by Dr. Dony Donev: Athens vs Berlin Paradigm Shift

Core Theological Frameworks

U.S.H.E.R. Model of Communion
A theological framework coined during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Donev’s Intro to Digital Discipleship course at Lee University. It defines what follows Communion in Christian catechism, identifying five foundational dynamics for disciple growth: Unity, Sanctification, Hope, Ecclesial communion, and Redemptive mission.​

Freedom Theology (Theology of Freedom)
Developed through Donev’s research on postcommunist Eastern Europe and the Bulgarian Protestant experience, this framework explores biblical concepts of freedom, liberation from both sin and socio-political oppression, and the church’s transformative mission as a liberator in history. It often appears in his writings as “Feast of Freedom,” drawing connections between national liberation and spiritual renewal.​

Primitive Church Restorationist Model
Based in his historical research, Donev advocates for returning to the original practices and structure of the Early (Primitive) Church. This model emphasizes rediscovering authentic spiritual identity, intergenerational faith transmission, and revivalist community rooted in biblical precedent.​

These frameworks have had meaningful impact on global Pentecostal studies, digital discipleship, and liberation theology, addressing contemporary challenges in theology, worship, and ecclesial practice.

Effect on Donev’s Models

• U.S.H.E.R. Model: By anchoring his post-Communion framework in the “Athens” paradigm, Donev prioritizes unity, lived discipleship, and communal mission over purely doctrinal or institutional forms. This perspective shapes the model to valorize shared spiritual experience and relational growth, not just catechetical instruction.

• Freedom Theology: “Athens” influences Donev’s liberation emphasis by grounding freedom in communal lived reality, while “Berlin” marks the shift toward codifying and structurally analyzing liberation.

• Primitive Church Restoration: Donev navigates between Athens’ restorationist, dialogical church identity and Berlin’s historical-critical, analytical methodology, advocating an integration that revitalizes spiritual community while acknowledging scholarly insights.

In sum, Donev’s “Athens vs Berlin” usage intentionally blends experiential, relational Christian practice (“Athens”) with disciplined, systematic theology (“Berlin”). This dynamic underlies his frameworks, ensuring they are both deeply incarnational and critically constructive.

2026 Proclamation

Judgment has come to this region!

We were given six years to repent and to change our ways, yet we did not heed the call. We did not hear because we were distracted listening to false reports, following false gods, and walking false paths. Because of this, hardship has come upon us, and greater trials still lie ahead.

What we experienced since the Pandemic has been difficult, but what is coming will resemble the trials of Job. Only those who possess the faith of Job, those who remain steadfast and faithful, will emerge victorious on the other side. Only those who stop complaining and start moving toward conquering the promise will take the land.  Only those who believe in the report of the One who brought you out of bondage will receive the blessing of milk and honey.

It does not matter that the enemy is bigger.  It does not matter that their army is greater.  It does not matter that there is no water or food.  He is our provision and will not forsake us even though we feel as if we have been striped down to nothingness.

Stand your ground. Stand tall against demonic works in this region to which we have foolishly opened the door in our weakness. Find your backbone.

Claim your babies, claim your family, claim your promise.

Do not yield to the enemy. Not even one centimeter.  Don’t even flinch in fear.

The anxiety and fear you are encountering is a lie from the pits of hell. Rebuke them in the name of Jesus.

BUT if we continue to look the other way, if we continue to welcome sin into our homes and into our sanctuaries, refusing to call sin what it is, then there will be NO hope.  There will be no promise of protection. Hypocrisy will not be excused. Grace is not a license for rebellion.

Turning the house of worship into a smoke-and-mirrors spectacle is shameful. The sanctuary must remain holy. It should be a place so sacred, so charged with the presence of God, that one feels conviction even standing upon its floor. A place where no one would dare treat it casually by sipping on their starbucks. No distractions, no performances, no self-promotion.

The church can no longer function as a social club designed to entertain or accommodate the sinful, New Age practices that have crept into our region. Idolatry is wrong.  Overlooking that gods have been drowned in our rivers is not acceptable. Bowing in a yoga stance to the gods is wrong.

Playing with magic is wrong.  Communicating with the dead is not a game.  It is wrong, even if it is your blood dabbling with it.  We are to hate the sin, but love the sinner, but this does not mean to turn a blind eye to the manipulation of witchcraft and homosexuality.

Holiness is not optional! It is the standard. Period.  Judgment has come to this region. Repent, repent, repent.

ENTER 2026…