ELECTION NEWS & STATISTICS IN BRIEF

Politics | June 16, 2001, Saturday // 00:00

17 000 policeman were engaged to secure the elections bureaus during the Election Day on Sunday. 3400 of them will be in Sofia.
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DEM 2 000 is the penalty if the voter comes in the bureau with arms, no matter if they are legal.
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Minor incidents were reported during the weekend on a political base, but no injures or serious damages are known.
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Alcohol was forbidden for sale Saturday and Sunday in all public places, including five star hotels and luxury restaurants.
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5349 candidates battle for 240 seats in the Bulgarian parliament.
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Bureaus open 6 a.m. and close 7 p.m.
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Two major non-governmental organizations will observe the elections if they are fair and honest. They engage more than 480 local observers.
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National Radio was reported to break the law not to comment politically on Saturday as a moderator made a speech against King Simeon and his movement.
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Between 68-72% are the expectations for the voters` activity in the country.

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