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Bulgarian President Vows to Apologize if Anti-Mafia Head Is Falsely Accused

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has promised to apologize to former anti-mafia unit director Stanimir Florov if the latter turns out to be unjustly accused of large-scale bribery.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 20, 2013, Saturday // 12:09 | Viewed: 1694

Bulgarian Expats to Vote in 227 Polls in Snap Elections

The Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced the opening of 227 voting polls abroad for the May 12 snap general elections.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 19, 2013, Friday // 17:08 | Viewed: 1545

Bulgaria's Center Right Retains Lead over Socialists - Poll

Bulgaria's center-right GERB party, which was forced to resign under public pressure in February, keeps its lead over the Socialists less than a month before Bulgarians vote in the crucial general elections, a new poll shows.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 19, 2013, Friday // 16:13 | Viewed: 1375

4 Parties to Enter Bulgarian Parliament - Poll

A total of four political parties will surely enter Bulgaria’s Parliament after the May 12 elections, according to a new poll.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 19, 2013, Friday // 14:58 | Viewed: 1330

Fresh Poll Gives 5.6% Edge to Bulgaria's GERB over Socialists

The distance between the centrist Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, GERB, and the Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, is in the vicinity of 5.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 18, 2013, Thursday // 15:13 | Viewed: 1761

Prosecution Summons Notorious Ex GERB MP over Vote Buying

The Prosecutor's Office has summoned Emil Dimitrov, former controversial Member of the Parliament from the centrist Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, GERB, over information of violation of voters' rights.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 17, 2013, Wednesday // 15:17 | Viewed: 1660

'Army' of Security Guards Protects Bulgaria's Ex-Interior Min

No fewer than 15 security guards on state payroll are protecting Bulgaria’s former Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov day and night, according to a local paper.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 17, 2013, Wednesday // 12:15 | Viewed: 1323

Bulgaria's GERB Slightly Ahead of Socialists in New Poll

Bulgaria’s center-right GERB and the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) are tied in voting intentions ahead of the May 12 general elections, with GERB having a slight edge, according to a fresh poll.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 17, 2013, Wednesday // 09:18 | Viewed: 1273

Bulgarian Election Board to Hold 3rd Sitting

Bulgaria’s ad hoc election board is to hold its third sitting in the country’s Council of Ministers on Wednesday.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 17, 2013, Wednesday // 08:41 | Viewed: 884

Ex Bulgarian PM 'Guarantees' Aide Untainted in Wiretapping Scandal

Center-right GERB party leader and former Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov has stated he stands firmly behind right hand man, ex Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 20:37 | Viewed: 1141

Bulgaria Ex Ruling Party Stands by Ex Top Cop in Tapping Scandal

Bulgaria's former ruling GERB party has issued a statement of support of vice-chair and election campaing leader Tsvetan Tsvetanov amidst news that the prosecution has found violations in police special surveillance during his term as Interior Minister.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 19:39 | Viewed: 1036

Former Bulgarian Top Cop: They Might Have Tapped My Phone

Former Bulgarian Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov, who has been accused by opponents on overstepping his powers in secret surveillance of individuals, has suggested he might be his own victim.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 18:24 | Viewed: 1065

Bulgaria's Caretaker Ministers to Undergo Conflict of Interest Probes

Bulgaria's Commission for Prevention and Ascertainment of Conflict of Interest will check all members of the caretaker government on a tip-off of Nikolay Tsonev, former Defense Minister and Chair of the New Alternative party.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 17:28 | Viewed: 1013

Turkish-Bulgarian Leader: Foreign Min Underreports Number of Voters Abroad

Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Ministry is issuing false information regarding the number of Bulgrian voters abroad for the May 12 early elections, said Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Lyutvi Mestan.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 17:17 | Viewed: 904

Bulgaria's Ex Interior Min Refuses to Step Down from Party

The prosecution findings of rampant regulatory breaches in police use of special surveillance are inconclusive, according to previous Bulgarian Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 16:40 | Viewed: 1003

Bulgarian Nationalists, Turks Join Calls against Ex-Interior Min

Bulgarian ultranationalist party Ataka (Attack) has urged former Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov to step down from the political scene over the growing wiretapping scandal in the country.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 16:04 | Viewed: 1069

35,000 Police to Watch over Bulgarian Snap Elections

35,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure the orderly conduct of early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 15:18 | Viewed: 882

Stanishev Urges Ex-Top Cop to Quit Politics over 'Bulgarian Watergate'

Sergey Stanishev, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, has called upon former Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov to step down from the political scene over the growing wiretapping scandal in the country.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 15:11 | Viewed: 1148

Ex Bulgarian Top Cop Denies Rumors of Planning to Become PM

Tsvetan Tsvetanov, former Interior Minister and head of the election headquarters of center-right party GERB, has rejected claims that he would be appointed Prime Minister if GERB won the May 12 parliamentary elections.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 12:17 | Viewed: 1002

Bulgaria Assuages Giant Ballot Fears

The integral ballot in the upcoming general elections in Bulgaria will run no more than 1.20 meters, the electoral body announced Monday, denying speculations that its length may exceed two meters.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 15, 2013, Monday // 10:04 | Viewed: 1744

Bulgarian Socialists Deny Collusion on Making Kristalina Georgieva Prime Minister

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has rejected claims that it is conducting secret negotiations won how to make Bulgaria's current EU Commissioner,  Kristalina Georgieva, the next Prime Minister.

Politics » Elections 2013 | April 14, 2013, Sunday // 18:43 | Viewed: 7078
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