Turnout in Bulgaria's 29 October local elections was 44.94, in line with preliminary forecasts by sociologists. More than 2 713 000 voters went to the polls out of a total of just over 6 038 000 on the electoral rolls. This can be seen from the data published on the Central Election Commission website.
In the previous local elections in 2019, the turnout in the first round was higher - 49.76%.
Firefighting continues in Pirin Mountain, BNR correspondent Keti Trencheva reports. At a briefing, Commissioner Valentin Vassilev, regional director of the fire department in Blagoevgrad, pointed out that currently there is one serious front - above..
Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh has met with mayors from the Black Sea municipalities and the regional governor of Burgas to outline a common strategy for advertising the southern part of the Black Sea coast and creating a common tourist..
The head of state Rumen Radev, together with the Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil, launched the "Journey of Faith" initiative and expressed hope that the march would popularize Bulgaria's millennial history, culture, traditions and beautiful nature, BTA has..
On Saturday minimum temperatures will range between 15 and 23° C., for Sofia 15° C. During the day the weather will be predominantly sunny, cumulus..
Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh has met with mayors from the Black Sea municipalities and the regional governor of Burgas to outline a common..
The base interest rate in the country is being reduced to 1.82% as of 1 August 2025, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has announced. The reduction is..
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