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“Progressive Bulgaria” leader Rumen Radev declared victory after the end of election day, stating that the party had “defeated apathy” and secured a mandate for change. He emphasized that voter turnout showed renewed civic engagement, but warned that distrust in Bulgarian politics remains high. “We have defeated apathy, but distrust in Bulgarian politics is still significant....

The first parallel vote count indicates a decisive victory for Progressive Bulgaria, which has secured 44.4% of the vote, according to Myara agency based on 65% of the sampled data. Under these preliminary results, the party is projected to win more than 130 seats in the next parliament. ...

“We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria” (PP–DB) has emerged as the main source of transferred votes to the clear election winner, Rumen Radev’s political project, “Progressive Bulgaria.” A key highlight of the vote is the strong support from Generation Z, alongside a major mobilization of voters who had abstained in the previous parliamentary elections. According to data released after voting ended by the polling agencies Trend and Alpha Research, 67% of voters who did not participate in... Читать дальше...

The first reaction from GERB came shortly after the close of election day. In a statement following the publication of exit poll data by Trend at 7:00 p.m....

Here is how parliamentary seats could be distributed in the next National Assembly, according to exit poll data from Trend, Mira Research, and Gallup International Balkan. All exit polls were commissioned and funded by NOVA. Scenario 1: Six-party parliament ...

According to exit poll data from the sociological agency Trend, commissioned and financed by NOVA, six political formations are projected to enter the 52nd National Assembly following Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Projected election results (19:00 exit poll) “Progressive Bulgaria” – 39....

Voter turnout in Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary elections is nearing the end of the day at high levels, with exit poll data indicating strong participation across the country. According to the exit poll of Mira Research, turnout reached 44.9% as of 7:00 p....

Voting by Bulgarians in the United Kingdom began amid significant tension and long queues, particularly in London. Despite the difficulties and limited conditions, citizens are waiting for hours to exercise their right to vote. This year, only 28 polling stations have been opened in the UK, significantly fewer compared to previous elections....

Voter turnout in Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary elections stood at 34.63% as of 4:00 p.m....

Voter turnout in Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary elections continues to climb steadily throughout the day. By 1:30 p.m....

Voter turnout in Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections reached 17.7% by 12:00 p.m....

Election day in Bulgaria has increasingly evolved beyond a purely democratic procedure into a more complex media environment, where legal constraints, technological workarounds, and editorial practices intersect. While the law remains formally unchanged—prohibiting the publication of polling data and exit polls until voting has concluded—the practical application has shifted. In effect, a system of indirect signalling has emerged, preserving formal compliance while gradually weakening the original intent of the restriction... Читать дальше...

Many political leaders across Bulgaria cast their ballots early in the morning, using both machines and paper ballots, while delivering strong messages about the country’s political direction and urging high voter turnout. Ivaylo Mirchev: “A Dangerous Moment for Bulgaria” Ivaylo Mirchev, after voting by machine, described the election as a “very dangerous moment” that could either steer Bulgaria toward Europe or into a serious crisis. ...

Rumen Radev, leader of Progressive Bulgaria, called on citizens across the country and Bulgarians abroad to vote in large numbers, describing it as the only way to counteract vote-buying. “Let every Bulgarian citizen, all our compatriots abroad, go out and vote. This is the only way to drown the bought vote in a sea of our free votes and take our country back,” Radev said after casting his ballot. ...

Voter turnout in Bulgaria has reached 4.9% by 9:00 a.m....

A young man has died after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm on Mount Kom, the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) of the Bulgarian Red Cross reported, as cited by BTA. Another person was also affected in the same incident and suffered serious injuries. The alert was received at 2:20 p....

On election day, Sunday, the weather in Bulgaria will be mostly sunny before noon, followed by broken cloud cover in the afternoon. Cloudiness will be more significant over the southern, eastern, and mountainous regions, where isolated rain showers are expected. A light to moderate north-northwesterly wind will blow across the country....

Voter turnout as of 8:30 a.m. is 1....

Today, parliamentary elections are taking place in Bulgaria to elect the 240 members of the 52nd National Assembly. More than 6.5 million citizens are eligible to vote. ...