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Protesters Clash with Police in Sofia after Bulgaria Elections

Some of the handful of protesters assembled downtown in Bulgarian capital Sofia following snap general elections Sunday have clashed with police.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 21:37 | Viewed: 22811

Ousted GERB Back in Bulgaria's Parliament with 97 MPs, Socialists - 85 - Exit Poll

The recently ousted GERB party holds a slight lead over the opposition Socialists with 30.3% of the votes, but far below 43% needed to hold parliamentary majority, according to an exit poll.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 21:30 | Viewed: 25671

Exit Poll Gives Bulgaria's GERB 7% Win over Socialists

The center-right GERB party of former Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, won by a full 7% margin most votes in Bulgaria's general elections, tallying 34 % against the Socialists with 26%, according to an exit poll of the National Center for the Stud

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 21:26 | Viewed: 22051

Bulgarian Socialists Claim 'Moral Victory' in Snap Elections

The Bulgarian Socialist Party is the moral and political winner from Sunday's early parliamentary elections, said top Socialist MP candidate Maya Manolova.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 21:24 | Viewed: 22701

Bulgaria's GERB ahead of Socialists with 5.2% - Exit Poll

Four Bulgarian parties will certainly make their way to Bulgaria's 42nd General Assembly, according to an exit poll of the Institute for Social Studies and Marketing, MBMD.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 20:50 | Viewed: 24978

Only 4 Parties Enter Bulgaria's Next Parliament - Exit Poll

Four political parties will surely have lawmakers in Bulgaria’s next Parliament, according to an exit poll.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 20:42 | Viewed: 24953

Bulgaria Ex Top Cop: GERB Ready to Rule Bulgaria Again

Bulgaria's former ruling GERB party is ready for for a new cabinet proposal, stated GERB campaign manager and vice-chair Tsvetan Tsvetanov, following the outcome of Sunday general elections.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 20:40 | Viewed: 22086

Protesters Swiftly Gather Following Snap Elections in Bulgaria

Protesters have started to gather in Bulgarian capital Sofia soon after voting ended at 8 pm Sunday in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary vote.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 20:17 | Viewed: 22143

Bulgaria's Ousted GERB Defeat Socialists 30.3%:27% - Exit Poll

Bulgaria's center-right GERB party, which was forced to resign under public pressure in February, took a slight lead over the Socialists in the crucial early general elections, an exit polls say.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 20:11 | Viewed: 26179

Bulgaria's GERB Prevails against Socialists with 4% - Exit Poll

The center-right GERB party of former Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, won by a 4 percentage points margin most votes in Bulgaria's general elections, tallying 31.1 % against the Socialists on 27.1%, an exit poll shows.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 20:06 | Viewed: 22162

Former Rulers Grab Bulgarian Snap Elections - Exit Poll

Former ruling party GERB has won Sunday's snap elections in Bulgaria with some 5-6 percentage points difference over main rivals Bulgarian Socialist Party, according to first exit polls.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 20:01 | Viewed: 22158

Over 200 Election Violation Signals in Bulgaria - Rights NGO

Some 216 signals for violations have been registered by the Transparency without Borders association during Sunday's snap general elections of Bulgaria.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 19:44 | Viewed: 22105

Km-long Line Reported at Bulgarian Voting Poll in London

A line, over one kilometer long, has formed Sunday in London at the voting section for Bulgaria's early general elections, according to outraged Bulgarian expats.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 19:15 | Viewed: 23346

Greens Triumph on Bulgarian Parliament Vote in Tokyo

The small Bulgarian Greens party has come out winning the vote in Tokyo, the first polling station counted in Bulgaria's Sunday snap general elections.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 19:06 | Viewed: 22614

Bulgaria Socialists Slam Caretaker Govt over 'Dirty Deal with GERB'

Bulgaria’s caretaker government has failed to perform its most important task - insure fair early parliamentary elections, the Socialist leader argued on Sunday afternoon.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 19:01 | Viewed: 22408

Turnout Rockets to 40% at Bulgaria's Crucial Elections

Turnout has reached some 40% towards the end of Bulgaria's May 12 snap parliamentary voting Sunday.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 18:38 | Viewed: 22262

Bulgarian Authorities: No Violations Mar Parliament Elections

Bulgaria's Ministry of Interior and Central Electoral Commission have issued statements as saying that no significant violations have been registered Sunday, as Bulgarians vote on snap elections.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 17:59 | Viewed: 22167

Bulgarian Ex-PM Stages Brazen Violation of Election Law

Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borisov has once again broken a legislative ban on campaigning during election day, upon casting his ballot Sunday.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 17:06 | Viewed: 22528

Bulgaria Ex-PM Borisov on Election Day: Prosecution Plays 'Vile'

Former Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov has resumed his anti-institutional rhetoric on election day Sunday, by saying the prosecution has engaged in "a vile insinuation."

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 16:41 | Viewed: 22285

Bulgarian TV Fined for Breaking Election Campaign Ban

Bulgarian's election authority has fined private channel TV7 for violating a ban on airing campaign materials in the so-called "reflection day" ahead of general elections going on Sunday.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 16:23 | Viewed: 22155

Weathermen, Bookies Spell Hot Close Race in Bulgaria's Election

As Bulgaria is past halfway through its early general elections, news sites continue to publish weather forecasts and horse race bettings that code runners' likely standings according to exit polls.

Politics » Elections 2013 | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 15:56 | Viewed: 22681
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