The English Premier League Cup to Visit Sofia on February 25
The English Premier League Cup, one of the most prestigious trophies in football, will make its way to Bulgaria
It is highly likely that Varna will have a new mayor, and that person is likely to be Blagomir Kotsеv (pictured). Data from polling agencies currently give Kotsеv, supported by PP-DB, a slight lead over Ivan Portnih. However, the outcome remains uncertain as Blagomir Kotsеv is ahead by only around 4%. This marks a turnaround from the first round when Portnih from GERB had about a 5% lead.
A contested battle is also underway in Blagoevgrad between the incumbent mayor, Ilko Stoyanov, supported by GERB, and Methodi Baykushev from PP-DB. According to various agencies, the winner there is only ahead by a margin of 1-2%.
GERB is likely to win the runoff election in Pleven, one of Boyko Borisov's key battlegrounds. His party has been experiencing consistent losses in recent votes.
Daniel Panov from GERB appears to have secured another term as the mayor of Veliko Tarnovo. According to preliminary data, he is leading by around 10% against the PP-DB candidate, Yordan Terziyski.
Pencho Milkov from BSP is expected to retain his position as the mayor of Ruse. He has won with a significant margin against his opponent, Ivan Ivanov.
President Rumen Radev will begin consultations with parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on December 10, according to the press office of the President.
The first session of the new parliament will resume today at 11 AM, announced the oldest member of parliament, Silvi Kirilov from "There Is Such a People," in the plenary hall.
With 88% of protocols processed, preliminary data indicates that nine parties and coalitions will enter Bulgaria's 51st National Assembly.
Preliminary results from the parallel vote count by Gallup International, conducted and funded by NOVA, reveal the following outcomes in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections:
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