GERB, Reformist Bloc Leave Door Open for New Gov't Talks
Bulgaria's largest party GERB and the Reformist Bloc have both taken a U-turn after initially saying they found it impossible to shake hands during the government consultations on Wednesday.
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CEC Fines DPS For Campaign Trail Solicitation In Foreign Language
Bulgaria's Central Electoral Committee (CEC) fined the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) Lyutvi Mestan and MP Hyusein Hafsuzov for solicitation in foreign language, which is forbidden by law.
Bulgaria's Parliament to Begin Work on October 27
The new National Assembly is to hold its opening session on October 27, at 14:00 EEST, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev announced.
Ataka's Volen Siderov Leaves Consultations at Bulgarian Presidency
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev is set to meet on Wednesday all parties and coalitions entering the new Parliament after the October 5 early elections.
Bulgaria's GERB, Reformist Bloc to Hold Gov't Consultations
Right-wing Reformist Bloc is the third political force to meet conservative GERB as part of the consultations to form a coalition government with shared responsibility.
GERB, DPS Talks on Government Formation Kick Off
The centre-right GERB and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) will negotiate on Tuesday afternoon on the formation and support for new government.
Meglena Kuneva's Party to Hold Internal Referendum on RB Role in Gov't
Movement Bulgaria for Citizens (DBG) is to hold an intra-party referendum on its members' attitude to participation in the next government.
DPS Offers 'Unconditional Support' to GERB Minority Cabinet
Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Lyutvi Mestan said Monday his party would throw its unconditional support behind a single-party minority cabinet.
DPS 'Controlled' Interior Ministry at Local Level - Deputy IntMin
Politicization at the Interior Ministry is the biggest problem with probes into vote-buying schemes in Bulgaria, caretaker Deputy Interior Minister Filip Gunev said Monday.
Road to Macedonia, Greece Blocked by Protests over Unwanted DPS Lawmaker
The European route E-79 remained sealed off for hours on Monday as angry demonstrators voiced their anger at authorities' decision to hand out an MP seat to Aleksandar Metodiev from the DPS.
Bulgaria's Conservatives, Socialists Fail to Agree in Gov't Talks
The two biggest Bulgarian parties failed to shake hands at the consultations held in Parliament on Monday.
Bulgaria PM Supports Coalition between GERB, Reformist Bloc, Patriotic Front
Bulgaria should have either a center-right alliance or a grand coalition, interim Prime Minister Georgi Bliznashki believes.
Rejection of Borisov as Bulgaria PM 'Wrong' - Reformist Bloc
Radan Kanev, one of the Reformist Bloc's leaders, admitted that its attempt to set out conditions about who will be Prime Minister in the next government was a mistake.
Bulgaria without Censorship's Nikolay Barekov to Remain MEP
Ex-journalist Nikolay Barekov, who heads the Bulgaria without Censorship-led coalition that came sixth in Sunday's early elections, has renounced his lawmaker seat, the party said in a statement.
Minority Gov't 'Very Difficult to Create' in Current Situation - Boyko Borisov
There is no way to form a minority government under the current circumstances, conservative GERB's leader Boyko Borisov admitted, days after announcing intentions to form such cabinet.
How Are Seats Allocated in Bulgaria's New Parliament?
According to the statement of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), Bulgaria's elections watchdog, lawmaker seats in the 43rd National Assembly are distributed as follows:Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) - 84 seats
Bulgarian President 'to Call Parliament Parties' for Consultations Next Week
President Rosen Plevneliev is to have talks with the eight parties that entered the legislature as early as October 15, or next Wednesday, Presidency sources say.
Protesters Demand Withdrawal of DPS Lawmaker in Bulgaria's Dupnitsa
Hundreds are holding a rally in the town of Dupnitsa to vent their anger at the election of a controversial DPS lawmaker without enough votes cast in his favor.
Reformists Ready to Support Coalition with GERB 'Under Certain Conditions'
Bulgaria needs a coalition cabinet based on a written agreement and not the minority government that GERB proposes, a Reformist Bloc member said on Friday.
CEC Publishes Official Results Of Bulgaria's Early Elections
Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission released the official final results of the country's early elections.
Boyko Borisov: All Minister Names Are in My Head
All GERB ministers' names are in my head, party leader Boyko Borisov said.
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