GERB wins the early parliamentary elections with 33.2% of the votes, according to the exit poll of the Alpha Research agency. BSP is second with 27.9%, followed by MRF – 10.6% and United Patriots – 8.9%. The agency’s statement is based on 100% excerpt from polling stations protocols. Turnout is 53%.
Volya enters the National Assembly with 4.8%. The coalition Reformist Bloc – Voice of the People collects 3.7% and stands on the verge of the 4-percent entrance barrier. Below the line remain Yes, Bulgaria (2.7%), DOST (2.9%), New Republic (2.5%) and coalition ABV – Movement 21 (1.8%). Other parties collect 1% of voters’ support.
34.3% of the voters admit they have used preferences.
Plovdiv will offer concerts, bazaars and an ice park for the Christmas and New Year holidays to its citizens and guests, the municipality has announced. Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov will light the Christmas tree in front of the Plovdiv Municipality..
On Thursday, minimum temperatures will range from 3° to 19°C, with eastern areas reaching 15–19°C and Sofia around 6°C. The day will be cloudy with widespread rain. Heavy rainfall is expected in western regions overnight and in central and southern..
“Solutions for achieving peace in Ukraine must be based on fundamental principles of the UN Charter, such as sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.” This was stated by Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev at the informal video..
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