Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

60 faulty machines so far

Photo: BGNES

As of 11:30 am the Central Election Commission has received reports of 45 malfunctioning machines across the country. 

Speaking to the media, CEC spokesperson Rositsa Mateva pointed out that the number of defective machines in the 2 October elections was 32, and in the 14 November 2021 elections - about 67. 

Mateva also commented on the reports that the ballot papers for machine voting were not stamped. She reminded that the Election Code stipulates that a stamp be placed on each ballot printed by the machine and urged polling stations staff to do so. As for ballots dropped without a stamp in the ballot boxes, they will be counted as a valid vote, Mateva clarified.

Three hours later, the number of malfunctioning machines rose to 60 after 15 more gave a fault.

Translated and posted by Elizabeth Radkova



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Sofia hosts 2025 WTCA Europe Regional Conference

2025 WTCA Europe Regional Conference begins today in Sofia and will continue until June 17, 2025. Hosted by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), the event will bring together industry leaders, innovators and visionaries from across..

published on 6/15/25 6:50 AM

Sunny and warm Sunday, seawater temperature is 22°C

During the night, the weather over most of the country will be clear and calm. Temporary increases in cloudiness are expected over the central and eastern parts of Bulgaria. It will be mostly sunny on Sunday. Cumulus clouds will develop in the..

published on 6/14/25 6:35 PM

Sofia Pride 2025 takes place in Bulgaria's capital

Thousands of people took part at Sofia Pride 2025, which began this afternoon at Knyaz Alexander I Square in the capital city. The campaign, organized for the 18th consecutive year, aims to promote equality and social integration for LGBTI+ people...

published on 6/14/25 5:35 PM