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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.

Tribune News Service

Bulgaria votes for fifth time in 2 years under Ukraine shadow

SOFIA: Bulgarians were voting on Sunday in their fifth general election in two years, amid visible frustration and deep divisions over the war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Passion of the Christ actor Christo Jivkov tragically dies aged 48 from lung cancer

Jivkov was an actor and producer who was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and found fame starring in Passion of the Christ

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Bulgarians vote in fifth parliamentary elections in two years

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

Al Jazeera

Rival blocs level pegging after Bulgarian parliamentary vote, exit polls show

A pro-Western reformist bloc and the centre-right grouping of ex-prime minister Boyko Borissov were running almost neck-and-neck after Bulgaria's parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed, pointing to lengthy and difficult coalition talks.

Reuters

Dividing a nation? Pro-Russian minority in Bulgaria clings onto Slavic history

Bulgarians are voting on Sunday in their fifth parliamentary election in two years. No stable majority has emerged from the previous polls. The political landscape is divided, particularly over the question of support for Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Bulgaria is a member of NATO and…

France 24

Disillusioned Bulgarians head to polls for fifth time in two years

In the rugged Rhodope mountains in southern Bulgaria, many voters have little hope that Sunday's parliamentary election, the nation's fifth in two years, will produce a stable government able to tackle corruption, inflation and poverty.

Reuters

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The 20 cheapest holiday destinations around the world, from Cape Town to the Costa del Sol

From a Vietnamese city to a Greek island, here are the best places when it comes to snaring an affordable break

The Independent UK

Bulgaria launches terrorism probe after wave of hoax bomb alerts

Bulgarian prosecutors are launching a terrorism investigation after dozens of schools across the country received hoax bomb threats, local news agency BTA reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

Sead Haksabanovic in Celtic injury sweat as Ange Postecoglou faces prospect of 3 wingers missing Rangers clash

Mystery surrounds the 23-year-old after he was hooked at half-time for Montenegro in the clash with Bulgaria.

Daily Record

Woman weighing 47st dies just before she could have life-saving operation

A mystery donor gave Hrystina Sekulova, from Dupnitsa on the outskirts of the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, a second chance after offering to fund gastric surgery in Turkey - which could have saved her life

Daily Mirror

Germany urges North Macedonia to amend charter for EU bid

Germany's foreign minister has urged North Macedonia’s leaders to deliver on a pledge to amend the country’s constitution needed to speed up its path toward European Union membership

The Independent UK

The poison umbrella: film sheds new light on infamous cold war killing

Documentary questions why prime suspect was never arrested for 1978 murder in London

The Guardian - UK

My London: The Wombles

The Wombles leader Great Uncle Bulgaria on his collab with Paul McCartney, the joys of Wombledon Common and being the original eco warriors

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The Guardian - UK

Mystery of how Nationwide lost my £3,000 in Bulgaria

I asked it to send the money to my husband’s bank account. Now it can’t locate it and the case is closed

Daily Mirror

Crypto queen on FBI's Wost Wanted list for £3billion scam 'killed on yacht'

Dr Ruja Ignatova, 42, went on the run after disappearing with £3.40 billion of investors money. She was put on FBI's most wanted list but hasn't been seen since and now grim links to a Bulgarian crime boss

Reuters

Six charged after 18 migrants found dead in truck in Bulgaria

Bulgarian prosecutors have charged 6 people with human trafficking after 18 Afghan migrants were found dead inside a truck dumped on an dirt road near the capital Sofia on Friday.

The Independent UK

Bulgaria detains 7 over deaths of 18 migrants found in truck

Authorities in Bulgaria have detained seven people in connection with an abandoned truck in which 18 people believed to be migrants were found dead

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The Independent UK

Bodies of 18 migrants found in abandoned truck in Bulgaria

Police in Bulgaria have discovered an abandoned truck containing the bodies of 18 migrants who suffocated to death

Evening Standard

Bulgarian police find 18 people dead in lorry who hadn’t eaten in days

Around 40 migrants were in the truck, with survivors rushed to hospital

Daily Mirror

Abandoned lorry found with 18 dead bodies inside after group suffocate

Bulgarian Health Minister Assen Medzhidiev said most of the survivors were in very bad condition: "They have suffered from lack of oxygen, their clothes are wet, they are freezing, and obviously haven't eaten for days"

Manchester Evening News

Police in Bulgaria discover abandoned truck containing 18 bodies

The driver of the truck is yet to be found

Reuters

Bulgarian police find 18 Afghan migrants dead in abandoned truck

Bulgarian police have arrested four people after they found the bodies of 18 dead migrants from Afghanistan, including that of a child, in an abandoned truck near the capital Sofia, officials said on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Looking for an affordable beach holiday? Head to eastern Europe

The Balkan countries of Croatia, Bulgaria, Albania and Montenegro have warm sunshine and great prices in the shoulder season of June and September

The Independent UK

With eye on Russia, Greece and Bulgaria expand gas deal

The leaders of Greece and Bulgaria have announced plans to expand natural gas cooperation with a deal that could help other countries in the region lower their dependence on Russian energy

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