LIVE: Protests Against the Government in Sofia and Other Major Cities in Bulgaria
Large-scale protests are taking place this evening in Sofia and in more than 25 major cities across Bulgaria.
Bulgaria's Ruling Party Starts Local Elections Campaign
Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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The campaign of Bulgaria's ruling party Simeon II National Movement for the upcoming local elections starts Friday. The criteria according to which the party will nominate mayor candidates and municipal council members have been already hammered out.
This is what Konstantin Penchev, MP from the ruling party, told local media. He pointed out that all nominations would be made till July 15.
The party gathers Friday in Sofia to discuss its strategy for the elections.
This is what Konstantin Penchev, MP from the ruling party, told local media. He pointed out that all nominations would be made till July 15.
The party gathers Friday in Sofia to discuss its strategy for the elections.
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