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Socialist MP: Top Bulgarian Movie Star is Best Presidential Bid

Bulgaria's former Culture Minister and Member of the Parliament from the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, Stefan Danailov, is the best candidate of the opposition.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 25, 2011, Saturday // 13:32 | Viewed: 1820

Bulgaria's Rulers Mull Nominating Writer, Ex Top Diplomat for President - Report

Two new names have emerged as Bulgarian ruling centrist-right GERB's potential Presidential runners – prominent writer Stefan Tsanev and former Foreign Minister Solomon Passy.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 25, 2011, Saturday // 12:26 | Viewed: 1550

Bulgaria's Ruling GERB Hints of Male, 'Famous' Presidential Candidate

Bulgaria's ruling centrist-right GERB party will endorse a man who is "popular enough" in Bulgaria and the EU, Interior Minister and GERB's campaign head, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, has revealed.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 24, 2011, Friday // 13:06 | Viewed: 1517

Bulgaria's Ex President Stoyanov: No Plans for New Run

Former Bulgarian President Petar Stoyanov, one of the emblematic figures of the Union of Democratic Forces and the country's transition to democracy, has denied he may join again the race for the presidential office.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 24, 2011, Friday // 11:52 | Viewed: 1684

MEP Kalfin Most Likely Presidencial Bidder of Bulgarian Socialists - Report

Current MEP and former Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin will be the most likely runner of the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party in the October 23 presidential elections, according to unconfirmed reports.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 23, 2011, Thursday // 18:11 | Viewed: 1401

Bulgaria's Ruling Party to Win Presidential Run-off - Sociologist

The presidential candidate of ruling party GERB will find it easier to win against the socialist candidate than against Meglena Kuneva at a run-off, said Director of the Centre for Analyses and Marketing Yulii Pavlov.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 23, 2011, Thursday // 11:26 | Viewed: 1327

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Nominates District Governor for Plovdiv Mayor

Bulgaria's ruling center-right party GERB has nominated Ivan Totev, the current District Governor of Plovdiv, as their candidate for mayor of the largest city in Southern Bulgaria.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 23, 2011, Thursday // 08:50 | Viewed: 1931

Bulgarian FinMin in Charge of Organizing Fall Elections

The Bulgarian cabinet assigned the task of coordinating and executing all preparations for the upcoming presidential and local elections to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 22, 2011, Wednesday // 12:46 | Viewed: 1388

Kuneva's Presidential Platform Highlights Role of Bulgarian Civil Society

In the course of the presentation of her presidential platform, Meglena Kuneva stressed Tuesday that Bulgaria's next head of state should maintain high standards of accountability, seek the views of non-governmental organizations and encourage civilian co

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 21, 2011, Tuesday // 15:02 | Viewed: 1546

Bulgaria to Hold Presidential, Municipal Elections Oct 23

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov has officially signed a decree scheduling presidential and municipal elections in the country for October 23.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 20, 2011, Monday // 12:07 | Viewed: 1857

Bulgarian Ruling Party Prepares for Municipal Elections Win

Bulgarian ruling center-right GERB party is taking very seriously the upcoming campaign for municipal elections, said leader and Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 20, 2011, Monday // 10:26 | Viewed: 1728

Controversial Bulgarian Conservatives Name Presidential Runner

The controversial Bulgarian conservative Law Order and Justice (RZS) party has endorsed its own Presidential candidate, its deputy leader, Atanas Semov.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 19, 2011, Sunday // 14:01 | Viewed: 1807

Bulgaria Needs 'More EU' - Presidential Runner

Bulgaria needs to move closer to the EU standards if it willing to introduce transparency in high-level appointments and fight corruption, according to non-partisan presidential candidate Meglena Kuneva.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 19, 2011, Sunday // 12:28 | Viewed: 1705

Former Ally: Bulgaria Ruling Party's Presidential Bid Doomed

If Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov does not end up running for President, his ruling centrist-right GERB has no chances in the elections, according to Ivan Kostov, co-leader of the rightist Blue Coalition.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 19, 2011, Sunday // 11:37 | Viewed: 1725

Saxe-Coburg: Bulgaria President Needs Better Use of Rights

Simeon Saxe-Coburg, Bulgaria's former king and prime minister, has said the president needs not more rights, but a deeper understanding of those the institution has now.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 18:23 | Viewed: 1846

Bulgarian Business Set to Infiltrate Local Politics

Ever more businessmen are expressing their desires to run for mayors of Bulgarian towns and cities, as municipal elections loom in the fall, reports the daily Dnevnik.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 11:59 | Viewed: 1570

Bulgaria to Vote for President on Oct 23

The Bulgarian Parliament decided Wednesday that it will propose October 23 to President Georgi Parvanov as the date for upcoming presidential and municipal elections.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 11:01 | Viewed: 1985
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