Latest News from Bulgaria

Officials Looking into Bulgaria PM's Alleged Breach of Vote Secrecy

Published by Novinite on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 11:23

Electoral officials in Bulgaria are to make themselves familiar with TV footage that shows Prime Minister Boyko Borisov disclosing the name of the Sofia Mayor candidate he voted for

On Sunday, as Bulgarians are heading to the polls in local elections and a referendum on e-voting, Borisov told media outlets in the morning, minutes before having cast a ballot, whom he had voted for.

Bulgarian PM Votes Before Heading for Leaders' Meeting Over Refugee Crisis

Published by Novinite on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 09:55

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov voted both in the local elections and referendum before heading for the leaders' meeting over the refugee crisis scheduled to take place in Brussels later on Sunday.

Borisov said that he had voted for the future of Sofia and continuing the current trend of development, reminding what the capital had looked like years before.

Polls Open in Bulgaria's Local Elections, E-Voting Referendum

Published by Novinite on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 06:19

Bulgarians are voting in 2015's local elections on Sunday to pick mayors and municipal councilors.

They are also having their say on electronic voting, which some politicians say will not replace "tradiitonal" election methods but will boost activity and encourage turnout all around the globe, with more than 2 million Bulgarians living outside the country.

Bulgaria Switches to Winter Time

Published by Novinite on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 06:05

Bulgaria changed to winter time on 04:00 EEST October 25, with clocks going back to 03:00 (EET).

The country has adopted daylight saving time alongside Europe, advancing clocks in the summer to make better use of evening daylight.

Balkan countries threaten to close borders if Germany does

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 15:22

Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania said on Oct. 24 they would close their borders if Germany or other countries do the same to stop refugees coming in, warning they would not allow the Balkan region to become a buffer zone for stranded migrants. 

Bulgarian President Calls for Massive Turnout in Sunday's Vote

Published by Novinite on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 22:11

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev urged all voters on Friday to cast ballots in a national referendum on whether to introduce remote electronic voting that will be held alongside local elections on October 25.

Perils of Sea Crossing Make Syrian Refugees Choose Bulgaria Land Route

Published by Novinite on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 20:05

Why would a family of six choose to flee war-torn Syria and pay people smugglers a 'considerably higher' sum to reach Europe by crossing Turkey's land border with Bulgaria rather than cross the Mediterranean in a boat to arrive in Greece?

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