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Moscow-friendly Rumen Radev wins absolute majority in Bulgarian elections

Former president’s election could end years of weak coalition governments but critics warn it may be bad for EU

The Guardian - UK

Bulgaria's former President Rumen Radev win parliamentary election by landslide

Radev’s political stance has drawn considerable attention internationally. During his presidency, he repeatedly opposed sending military aid to Ukraine and has been critical of European Union policies in that regard.

Euronews

After Hungary, will the Budapest effect spread to Bulgaria as the country prepares to vote Sunday?

Polling suggests former President Rumen Radev’s new outfit Progressive Bulgaria could secure first place. His rise has fueled comparisons to Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Yet the parallel cuts both ways.

Euronews

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Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president is seen as strong front-runner in Sunday's election

Bulgarians are holding an early election that could bring to power a left-leaning ex-president

The Independent UK

Bulgaria’s left-leaning president Rumen Radev says he is stepping down

Bulgaria’s left-leaning president Rumen Radev has announced his decision to step down

The Independent UK

Misleading online claims oversimplify Bulgaria's government crisis

Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex.

Euronews

Weeks of Protests Force Bulgaria Government Collapse: Snap Elections Loom

Bulgaria's government collapse follows weeks of mass protests over corruption and budget hikes, prompting Prime Minister Zhelyazkov's resignation and snap elections

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Bulgaria's government fully withdraws controversial budget plan after latest protests

Bulgarian government says it is permanently withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after another night of major protests in Sofia and beyond.

Euronews

Bulgarian government withdraws 2026 budget draft after mass protests

Wednesday's protest in Sofia against Bulgaria's draft budget plan for 2026 drew an estimated 20,000 people, who demonstrated against a potential increase in social security contributions and the doubling of the dividend tax.

Euronews

Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months?

The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people?

Euronews

Bulgaria's government survives no-confidence vote brought by pro-Russia party

The conservative GERB party condemned the motion as an attempt to derail Bulgaria’s desire to adopt the euro at the beginning of 2026, a move that would consolidate its European integration.

Euronews

Lithuanian election winner promises to bolster defence to counter Russia threat

Social Democrat leader says spending should be no less than party’s election manifesto pledge of 3.5% of GDP

The Guardian - UK

Borissov appears winner of Bulgaria’s parliamentary election

The center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov appears to be the winner of Bulgaria’s parliamentary election, the country’s central electoral commission said

The Independent UK

Bulgaria Faces Political Instability Amid Election Fatigue

Bulgaria's ongoing political turmoil and frequent elections reflect voter disillusionment, economic challenges, and uncertainty in forming a stable government.

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Bulgaria's GERB Party Seeks Coalition Government After Election

Former Bulgarian PM Boyko Borissov seeks to form new government post-election. Opposition parties reject cooperation, potential for another election.

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Bulgarian ex-prime minister Borissov offers a coalition. But he doesn't want his old job back

Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has invited his political opponents to hold talks on forming a new government

Al Jazeera

Bulgarian election delivers another fragmented parliament

Bulgaria’s sixth vote in three years delivers yet another fragmented parliament.

The Independent UK

Bulgaria’s center-right party leads in both national and European elections

Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has received most votes in the country’s parliamentary election but will need at least two partners to form a governing coalition

Al Jazeera

Bulgarians vote for new parliament amid distrust and fatigue

The snap vote, the sixth in three years, has been triggered by the collapse of a coalition government in March.

International Business Times

Bulgaria's Sixth Vote In Three Years Set To Quash Hopes For Change

Bulgarians head to the polls on Sunday for a sixth time in three years, with hopes for change expected to be quashed in the Balkan country.

Reuters

Bulgaria's parliament elects new government led by PM Denkov

Bulgaria's parliament on Tuesday voted in a government led by Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, which is set to implement reforms that would lead the Balkan country into the euro zone and Schengen groupings of European nations.

Reuters

Bulgaria's Denkov gets mandate to form cabinet

Former Bulgarian Education Minister Nikolai Denkov has been given a mandate to form a cabinet within seven days following elections in April, the Sofia Globe reported on its website.

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