European Elections 2014

EP Elections Exit Poll: 40% of Bulgarians Use Preference Voting Option

40% of Bulgarians took advantage of the preference vote option in the European Parliament elections by 2 pm on Sunday, according to exit poll data.

Politics » European Elections | May 25, 2014, Sunday // 15:42 | Viewed: 28204

Voter Turnout in Bulgaria's EP Elections Climbs to 17.53%

Voter turnout in the European Parliament elections stood at 17.53% by 13.30 pm on Sunday, according to Alexander Andreev, Spokesperson for the Central Electoral Commission.

Politics » European Elections | May 25, 2014, Sunday // 14:57 | Viewed: 21047

Bulgarians Living Abroad Vote at 168 Polling Stations

As Bulgarians are voting in the European Parliament elections on Sunday, the first overseas polling station to open was the one in Tokyo.

Politics » European Elections | May 25, 2014, Sunday // 14:12 | Viewed: 20699

Bogus Plays, Weather Forecast Hint at EP Election Results in Bulgaria

As Bulgaria got halfway through its European Parliament elections, a number of news sites published bogus forecasts indicating runners' likely standings.

Politics » European Elections | May 25, 2014, Sunday // 13:35 | Viewed: 21170

6.88% Voter Turnout in Bulgaria As Of 10 AM

The voter turnout in the European elections in Bulgaria, as of 10 AM, is 5.51%, said the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

Politics » European Elections | May 25, 2014, Sunday // 11:28 | Viewed: 20761

Bulgarians Vote for European Parliament

The polling stations across Bulgaria opened at 6 AM on Sunday morning for the elections for European Parliament.

Politics » European Elections | May 25, 2014, Sunday // 09:29 | Viewed: 21322

Latvia, Malta, Slovakia and The Czech Republic Head to Polls, Saturday

The Czech Republic, Latvia, Malta and Slovakia are heading to the polls on the third day of the European elections, Saturday.

Politics » European Elections | May 24, 2014, Saturday // 11:10 | Viewed: 21495

Bulgarian Polling Agencies Form 'Cartel' Before EU Vote - Expert

A cartel agreement is in force among Bulgaria's polling agencies ahead of the European elections on Sunday, a prominent political scientist has warned.

Politics » European Elections | May 23, 2014, Friday // 16:56 | Viewed: 21861

President Plevneliev Urges Bulgarians to Show Trust in Europe

Europe needs its citizens' trust in the fight against populism and nationalism, Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev warned on Friday.

Politics » European Elections | May 23, 2014, Friday // 12:39 | Viewed: 20839

Euroskeptic Wilders Losing Ground in Dutch EU Elections – Exit Poll

The far-right Dutch Freedom Party (PVV) of Geert Wilders has suffered a setback in the European elections.

Politics » European Elections | May 23, 2014, Friday // 10:34 | Viewed: 29500

Five Bulgarian Parties to Enter European Parliament - Poll

A total of five parties will make it into the European Parliament, with center-right opposition GERB to be first in the vote, a survey by polling agency Alpha Research argues.

Politics » European Elections | May 22, 2014, Thursday // 16:24 | Viewed: 22246

Turnout to Determine 'Winner' in Bulgaria's European Elections

Voter turnout will be the decisive factor to determine which of the main parties, ruling BSP and the opposition GERB will win May 25's European elections, a recent poll shows.

Politics » European Elections | May 22, 2014, Thursday // 15:50 | Viewed: 21685

European Elections Begin in the UK, the Netherlands

Millions of people are voting on the first day of the European elections 2014 in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, Thursday.

Politics » European Elections | May 22, 2014, Thursday // 09:45 | Viewed: 21261

Bulgaria's Prosecution Launches Probe into Bobov Dol Vote Affair

Bulgaria's Prosecuting Authority has started an investigation into claims of controlled vote in the Bobov Dol coal mines days ahead of the European elections.

Politics » European Elections | May 21, 2014, Wednesday // 15:32 | Viewed: 28553

Over 1/3 of British Voters Unaware of EU Elections

Nearly 38 percent, or more than a third of British voters know neither of neither the upcoming European elections (May 22 in the UK) nor of the local polls on the same day.

Politics » European Elections | May 21, 2014, Wednesday // 13:46 | Viewed: 27618

Cyprus Hopes to Elect First Turkish MEP

The Republic of Cyprus could be on the road to send its first ever MEP from the northern Turkish-occupied region.

Politics » European Elections | May 21, 2014, Wednesday // 11:36 | Viewed: 21007

BSP, GERB Equal Ahead of European Elections - Poll

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and center-right GERB would both get 18.3% of the votes if the European elections were today, according to a Gallup International survey.

Politics » European Elections | May 20, 2014, Tuesday // 13:15 | Viewed: 21004

Bulgaria's BSP, GERB to Engage in Neck-and-Neck Battle in EP Election

If the European Parliament elections in Bulgaria were held today, the two main rivals would engage in a hotly-contested electoral battle, according to the Afis polling agency.

Politics » European Elections | May 18, 2014, Sunday // 14:09 | Viewed: 22226

Ex Interior Minister Examined by Sofia Police over Vote-Buying Signal

Former Interior Minister Rumen Petkov was questioned at the Sofia Police Directorate Sunday morning on a vote-buying tip-off.

Politics » European Elections | May 18, 2014, Sunday // 12:42 | Viewed: 21481

EC President Bidders Meet in Last TV Debate

The five EU Commission President candidates clashed Thursday evening in a televised debate in the European Parliament chamber in Brussels.

Politics » European Elections | May 16, 2014, Friday // 11:31 | Viewed: 22089

Bulgaria's Electoral Commission Bans Controversial Ataka Video

Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) banned the airing on TV and in  internet of a controversial video of the nationalist party Ataka.

Politics » European Elections | May 14, 2014, Wednesday // 12:56 | Viewed: 22152
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