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Earlier, exit polls had predicted victory for his Social Democrat rival, former Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana (above). Photo by BGNES
Romania's opposition Social Democrat party says Sunday's presidential election was rigged and plans to contest the result.
Official results showed incumbent President Traian Basescu with a winning margin of less than 1%.
Earlier, exit polls had predicted victory for his Social Democrat rival, former Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana, the BBC reported.
Both candidates had claimed victory on Sunday night in what correspondents describe as a bitter contest.
"We have proof of fraud," Social Democrat vice-president Liviu Dragnea was quoted as saying.
"The exit poll, the large number of annulled votes... massive electoral tourism and other things obviously force us to contest the result."
Election officials said centre-right President Basescu had won 50.33% of votes compared to Geoana's 49.66%, with 99.95% of votes counted.
TikTok has removed 34 accounts linked to what it described as coordinated inauthentic activity connected to Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections
A mayor in northwestern Bulgaria is under scrutiny after allegedly distributing social benefits alongside a political party’s election materials
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A new survey by the “Sova Harris” agency indicates that six political formations would enter the next Bulgarian National Assembly, based on data collected between April 2 and 6 among 800 respondents through standardized face-to-face interviews
Bulgaria is bracing for an increase in disinformation activity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities warning of coordinated attempts to influence voters and destabilize public trust
President Iliana Yotova convened a meeting of institutions responsible for the conduct of the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with a focus on assessing preparedness and ensuring that every vote is properly safeguarded
The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an “Easter ceasefire” in the war in Ukraine, declaring a temporary halt in hostilities lasting around 36 hours
A group of Members of the European Parliament has raised concerns over the potential leakage of confidential EU information to Russia, urging stronger safeguards within the European Parliament
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has formally enacted legislation withdrawing the country from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), marking a decisive step in Chisinau’s gradual disengagement from Russian-led structures
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has carried out a series of coordinated investigative actions across several countries, including Bulgaria and Romania, as part of a probe into suspected large-scale fraud involving EU funds
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has coincided with escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has moved to tighten control over one of the world’s most critical maritime routes
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies over what he described as their unwillingness to support Washington during the war with Iran, following a two-hour meeting with Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House
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