September 14, 1881 — The State Council Is Established during the Full Powers Regime
On this day in 1881, a State Council was established by princely decree as a supreme authority during Bulgaria’s Full Powers Regime. The regime began after Prince Alexander I suspended the Tarnovo Constitution and sought broader authority to govern the young principality. The State Council was meant to support this exceptional political arrangement, but it also symbolized the tension between constitutional government and princely power in Bulgaria’s earliest years after liberation. The institution was abolished in November 1883 after the restoration of the Tarnovo Constitution. The episode is important because it shows how fragile the new state’s constitutional order still was, and how quickly debates over authority, parliament, and monarchy emerged.
September 14, 1943 — Dobri Bozhilov’s Government Is Sworn In
On this day in 1943, Bulgaria’s 60th government, headed by Dobri Bozhilov, was sworn in. The cabinet took office shortly after the death of Tsar Boris III and during the most difficult phase of World War II for Bulgaria. The country remained aligned with Nazi Germany, while Allied pressure increased and the Soviet Union’s advance changed the strategic situation in Europe. Bozhilov’s government faced a shrinking room for maneuver, economic strain, and growing uncertainty over Bulgaria’s future. It remained in office until June 1944. The date marks a wartime political transition at a moment when the old regime was approaching its final crisis.
Explore more of Bulgaria’s story on Bronicable, including our Bulgaria From Above series and our guides to the best of Bulgaria.
Continue with September 13 или September 15. For more stories and places, explore Bulgaria From Above and the guides in our Bulgaria category on Bronicable.
