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Protesters from "Vazrazhdane" Set Car Ablaze Outside Constitutional Court
Tensions flared outside the Constitutional Court as demonstrators from the pro-Russian party "Vazrazhdane" gathered to protest the court's pending decision on their appeal for a referendum to preserve the Bulgarian lev. The protest, characterized by clashes and disruptions, saw demonstrators pelting the courthouse with eggs and obstructing traffic, with one car set ablaze.
Bulgarian Constitutional Court to Rule on Euro Referendum Rejection
After seven months of deliberation, the Constitutional Court is set to announce its decision on the rejection of a referendum proposal aimed at limiting the introduction of the euro before 2043.
Ecuador decriminalizes euthanasia
Ecuador decriminalized euthanasia on Wednesday, becoming the second Latin American country to allow the procedure, in response to a lawsuit brought by a terminally ill patient.
With seven of its nine judges voting in favor, the country's Constitutional Court opened the door for doctors to help an untreatable patient die without going to jail.
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Parliament strips imprisoned TİP lawmaker of seat
The parliament has stripped imprisoned Workers' Party of Türkiye (TİP) lawmaker Can Atalay of his parliamentary status, defying a ruling by the top court last September.
The decision by the Court of Appeals to unseat Atalay, who was elected to the parliament in last May's election while in prison, was read in the parliament on Jan. 30.
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Top court’s ruling on married women’s surnames takes effect
With a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court entering into force on Jan. 28, married women are now able to use their maiden surname without resorting to court proceedings.
Bulgarian Opposition Challenges Appointment of New Constitutional Judges in Joint Appeal
In a united effort, opposition parties, including the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), There Is Such a People (TISP), and Vazrazhdane (Revival), have jointly filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court disputing the election of new constitutional judges.
Bulgaria: Atanasova and Belazelkov Join Constitutional Court
In a recent parliamentary session, two new judges, Desislava Atanasova and Borislav Belazelkov, secured their positions on the Constitutional Court, representing the legislature's quota. Atanasova, the former floor leader of GERB-SDS, earned her nomination from the party, while Belazelkov was put forward by We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria.
MHP leader urges ‘calm line’ along Iraq border following PKK attacks
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has called for the establishment of a "calm line" extending up to 60 kilometers along Türkiye's border with Iraq in the wake of the recent PKK attacks in the region that claimed the lives of 12 Turkish troops.
Top court annuls key article on online news blocks
The Constitutional Court has annulled the article that allowed blocking access to online news and removing content on the grounds of violation of personal rights.
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Bulgaria: Opposition Parties Challenge Constitutional Amendments
As the National Assembly commences its sessions for 2024, the political landscape in Bulgaria is set for an early showdown, with opposition parties taking a decisive step to refer recent constitutional amendments to the Constitutional Court.