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Bulgarian Deputy PM Thinks Govt Should Have Resigned

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev has said he insisted on Sunday evening that the cabinet step down after results of the presidential elections were announced.

Politics » Domestic | November 7, 2016, Monday // 14:05 | Viewed: 4263

Bulgaria's Referendum on Voting System Surprisingly May Pass Threshold

The final count of votes in Bulgaria's three-point referendum may make its result binding in a surprise move, data from the election authorities shows.

Politics » Domestic | November 7, 2016, Monday // 13:06 | Viewed: 5651

Bulgaria's Junior Govt Ally May Fall Apart

The Reformist Bloc (RB) coalition will back the main ruling party's nominee in the runoff of presidential elections in Bulgaria, RB co-chair Bozhidar Lukarski has said.

Politics » Domestic | November 7, 2016, Monday // 12:34 | Viewed: 5015

Bulgaria's Presidential Runoff Hinges on Endorsements from Failed Contenders

Bulgaria's second-largest opposition party DPS has said it throws its support behind the socialist-backed candidate in the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | November 7, 2016, Monday // 09:15 | Viewed: 3330

'Mr Nobody' Gets Sixth-Best Result in Bulgaria's Presidential Election

A newly introduced "protest vote" option has fared better than some of the candidates in the presidential election in Bulgaria, official figures show.

Politics » Domestic | November 7, 2016, Monday // 08:22 | Viewed: 2682

Socialist-Backed Candidate 'Leads in Bulgaria's Presidential Elections' - Exit Poll

Rumen Radev, the socialist-backed candidate, is on the lead in the first round of Bulgaria's presidential elections, exit poll data shows.

Politics » Domestic | November 7, 2016, Monday // 01:10 | Viewed: 5693

Bulgaria PM Backtracks on Resignation over Presidential Election

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said he will only step down if his party's candidate loses the runoff of the presidential election.

Politics » Domestic | November 7, 2016, Monday // 00:23 | Viewed: 21957

Nationalist Presidential Candidate Vows to Keep Defending 'Bulgarian Interest'

The Bulgarian national interest will be the core priority of the newly emerged nationalist coalition even after the presidential election, candidate Krasimir Karakachanov has said.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 23:19 | Viewed: 3045

Bulgarians Rejected Apathy, Socialist-Backed Candidate Says after Presidential Election

Bulgarians said no to apathy and voted for change, Rumen Radev, the main opposition party's presidential candidate has said.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 22:32 | Viewed: 2667

Bulgaria TV Show Host 'Yet to Decide' on Founding Party after Referendum

Bulgarian talkshow host Slavi Trifonov has said it "will depend on circumstances" whether or not he will set up a party after a referendum held along with the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 21:51 | Viewed: 2062

Bulgaria's Reformist Bloc Endorses GERB Candidate in Presidential Vote Runoff

The junior ally in Bulgaria's minority coalition government will fully stand behind Tsetska Tsacheva, the main ruling party candidate, in the presidential election runoff, one of its co-chairs has said.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 21:30 | Viewed: 3323

Bulgaria PM Keeps Silent on Presidential Vote Results as Polls Close

Bulgaria's main ruling party GERB is yet to take a stance on exit poll data which gives a narrow-to-clear lead of opposition-backed candidate Rumen Radev.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 21:17 | Viewed: 3415

Bulgaria Voters Say "Yes" to Overhaul of Electoral System - Exit Poll

Bulgarian voters have backed the introduction of a first-past-the-post system, compulsory voting, and a drastic slash in state subsidies handed to political parties, exit poll data shows.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 20:29 | Viewed: 3850

Voting in Bulgaria Extended by 1h over Intense Turnout

Polling stations across Bulgaria will not close at 20:00 but at 21:00 as voting for president still goes on, authorities say.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 19:57 | Viewed: 2408

Politico: Russia Preying on Bulgaria's Next President

Both frontrunners in Bulgaria's presidential race support NATO, but also want Moscow and Sofia to have closer ties, Politico has said.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 19:32 | Viewed: 2311

Nearly Half of Bulgarians Voted in Presidential Election by 17:00

Voter turnout was higher at 17:00 local time (EET) in Sunday's presidential election in Bulgaria compared to the 2011 voter for head of state, authorities say.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 19:11 | Viewed: 3455

Queues, Ballot Shortage Reported in Some Bulgarian Polling Stations Abroad

People have been lining up to vote in many polling stations abroad, Bulgaria's electoral authorities report as the country is choosing its next President.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 16:54 | Viewed: 3230

Bulgaria PM Summons Ministers over Election Results

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has summoned ministers in his cabinet to his home in Boyana, media reports suggest.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 16:32 | Viewed: 4866

Turnout in Bulgaria's Election Rises Sharply

Nearly a third of Bulgarian voters had cast a ballot in Sunday's presidential elections as of 13:00 local time (EET), authorities say.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 15:13 | Viewed: 2663

Presidential Election: Voters in Southern Bulgaria Admit to Pressure

Voters in some ethnically mixed areas of Southern Bulgaria have told the public broadcaster that some inhabitants are receiving "instructions" before going to the polls.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 12:29 | Viewed: 2535

High Turnout in Bulgaria Presidential Election as Voting Made Compulsory

Voter turnout in Bulgaria was bigger in the morning in Sunday's presidential election compared to the last vote, data from election authorities shows.

Politics » Domestic | November 6, 2016, Sunday // 11:32 | Viewed: 4491
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