Text size

International observers: The elections were peaceful, there is a problem with the bought vote

published on 10/3/22 7:05 PM

Nina Suomalainen

Photo: ninasuomalainen.fi

The election day in Bulgaria was organized according to the rules and passed peacefully, concluded the international observers of the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria on October 2.

Authorities are recommended to do more to eliminate vote buying, Nina Suomalainen, head of the observer mission from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, told BNR.

Among the registered problems are the impossibility of people without permanent residence to vote, the fact that in Bulgaria the election campaign can only be conducted in Bulgarian, which is not in line with international rules, the insufficiently transparent financing of campaigns, the influence of political circles on journalistic work and the lack of analytical comments on the programs of the political parties

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News elections observers OSCE

More from category

New draft law proposes markup cap on food products

A draft law has been prepared with the aim of regulating the relations along the entire chain from food producers to buyers. It proposes markup limits, to which both producers and traders would be entitled, announced Bulgaria’s Minister of..

published on 3/12/25 6:06 PM

The recalculation of election results changes the 4% barrier for entry into parliament

With 13 votes "in favor" and 2 votes "against" – those of Georgi Bahanov and Dimitar Dimitrov from GERB's quota – the Central Election Commission approved the recalculation of the election results from the parliamentary elections held in October..

published on 3/12/25 5:45 PM

Migrant pressure down by 70%, but migrants from Egypt and Morocco on the rise

In 2024, border guards prevented more than 52 500 migrants from attempting to enter Bulgaria illegally. The Border Police' increased patrols and equipment have led to a 70% drop in migration pressure compared to the same period in 2023. This was..

published on 3/12/25 3:47 PM

WEATHER

Pick city: Sofía

Partly Cloudy
Min: 14 | Max: 26

BULGARIA IN PICTURES

Which world-famous Bulgarian artist designed QSL cards for Radio Bulgaria?

Share

International observers: The elections were peaceful, there is a problem with the bought vote

More from category

New draft law proposes markup cap on food products

The recalculation of election results changes the 4% barrier for entry into parliament

Migrant pressure down by 70%, but migrants from Egypt and Morocco on the rise

EU-funded road projects frozen, funding redirected to other projects

Bulgarian ambassador and EnduroSat CEO meet U.S. science, space, and technology experts

Almost summer temperatures expected in Bulgaria on the last day of the working week