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Preliminary results from the parallel vote count by Gallup International, based on 80% of the sample and funded by NOVA, show the following outcomes in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections:
The option "I do not support anyone" was chosen by 3.6% of voters, with voter turnout at 36.4%.
Projected seat allocation for an 8-party parliament based on the 80% sample:
These initial counts indicate a diversified composition in the next parliament with significant representation across eight political groups.
In Bulgaria, more than 60% of people aged 60 to 64 remain active in the labor market, a figure that surpasses the European Union average.
Bulgaria is expecting a 5% increase in tourist arrivals this winter season, according to acting Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev
Tourist interest in Christmas and New Year holiday packages is exceptionally high this year
The caretaker government of Bulgaria has proposed an 8-9% pension indexation for July 1, 2025, as part of the draft budget for the State Social Insurance in 2025
In 2024, 92.1% of households in Bulgaria have internet access, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI)
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Bulgaria in the third quarter of 2024 grew by 2.4% compared to the same period in 2023
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.
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78 are the polling stations in the country where machine voting has been suspended as of 3:00 PM, according to a decision made by the district electoral commissions, revealed during a meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC).
As of 5:00 PM, voter turnout reached 28.
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