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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 · Apr 20

Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change

Bulgaria's center-left coalition led by ex-president Rumen Radev has won the parliamentary election, according to the central electoral commission

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years

Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading in polls.

Euronews · Apr 19

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Bulgaria votes for eighth time since 2021 as it struggles to end political chaos

Bulgaria on Sunday held its eighth legislative election in five years, with ex-president Rumen Radev's grouping tipped to win on a pledge to fight corruption, after an anti-graft movement triggered a long political crisis.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 19

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 · Apr 17

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 · Apr 17

Watch: Sunday elections — Bulgaria's fight for stable government?

Bulgaria heads to the polls this Sunday for its eighth parliamentary election in five years. The country is the poorest in the EU according to GDP per capita, and the electorate is exhausted by a prolonged political crisis. So, who is stepping in to fill the void?

Euronews · Apr 17

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Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests

Tens of thousands gathered across Bulgaria on Wednesday to demand Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's resignation, with protesters accusing the government of widespread corruption. The demonstrations come weeks before Bulgaria joins the eurozone on 1 January.

Euronews · Dec 11, 2025

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 · Dec 2, 2025

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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.

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

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Bulgarian election delivers another fragmented parliament

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

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Bulgaria gets new government as former rivals enter uneasy alliance

Bulgaria’s parliament has formally approved the new government proposed by two main political rivals — the GERB party of ex-Premier Boyko Borissov, which won the April general election, and the runner-up, the pro-European liberal coalition “We Continue the Change — Democratic Bulgaria.”

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

EU commissioner nominated to lead Bulgaria's next government

A European Union commissioner from Bulgaria has been nominated for the post of prime minister as the Balkan country struggles to end a two-year period of political instability and economic hardship

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Bulgaria: Borissov proposes coalition after contested vote

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

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Reuters · Apr 5, 2023

Bulgaria's GERB party urges lawmakers to create a government after inconclusive vote

Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party, which came first in an election last Sunday, urged the country's political parties to put a new government in place "whatever the cost" following the fifth inconclusive poll in two years.

The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023

Bulgarian voters weary after fifth inconclusive election

Bulgaria looks set for lengthy and difficult coalition talks after its fifth election in two years again failed to produce a clear winner.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Borissov appears winner of Bulgaria's parliamentary election

Bulgaria's central electoral commission says the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov appears to be the winner of the country's parliamentary election

Reuters · Apr 3, 2023

Bulgaria set for tough coalition talks after fifth inconclusive election

Bulgaria looked set on Monday for lengthy and difficult coalition talks after a parliamentary election, the fifth in two years, again failed to produce a clear winner.

Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023

Bulgaria vote produces no clear victor to end political deadlock

Bulgaria’s fifth general election in two years produced no clear winner, according to exit polls and a parallel count of official results, likely extending a deadlock that has paralyzed politics and put at risk European Union unity over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2023

Bulgarians vote in fifth parliamentary elections in two years

Bulgarians head to polls amid voter apathy and disillusionment over endemic corruption and political instability.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023

Bulgarians head to polls for 5th time in 2 years

Bulgarians are casting their ballots in a general election — the fifth in two years — hoping to end political instability and help overcome the economic woes fueled by a raging war in Ukraine

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