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Analysis Reveals Steep Drop in Machine Voting During Bulgarian Elections
A recent analysis by the Institute for the Development of the Public Environment (IRPS) highlights a significant decline in the use of machine voting during Bulgaria's parliamentary elections on June 9. This decline marks a stark contrast to previous elections, where voting technology was a focal point of political discourse and legislative adjustments.
Bulgaria: Introduction of Four Ballot Boxes Marks a First in Election History
During a session of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), it was decided that in the upcoming 2-in-1 elections on June 9, ballots will be distributed across four separate ballot boxes, a novelty in the electoral process in Bulgaria.
Amendment extends postal voting rights to EU nationals in Greece
An amendment broadening the postal voting regulations has been proposed to Parliament as part of the Health Ministry's legislation and is scheduled for a plenary vote on Thursday.
Bulgarian MP: Around 20% of the Paper Ballots are Invalid due to the Cancellation of Machine Voting
"Around 20% of the paper ballots cast in the first round of yesterday's local elections were counted as invalid - this is the result of the cancellation of machine voting".
Local Elections in Bulgaria: Voter Turnout as of 11:00 am is at 12.3%
Voter turnout for the whole country as of 11:00 am is at 12.3%, Central Election Commission Spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said at a briefing Saturday at 11:30 am.
The lowest turnout is registered in Plovdiv - 7.25%, and the highest in Bolyarovo Municipality (Southeastern Bulgaria) - 33.94%.
2021 Elections: 2in1 Vote for Bulgarians Abroad - 760 Sections will be Opened in 68 Countries
There will be 760 sections abroad in 68 countries, said Ivan Kondov - head of a working group for voting abroad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BNR reported.
He described as the biggest difficulty the delivery of machines and ballots to all sections abroad in a possible second round of the presidential election.
CEC Set Rules of Video Recording and Broadcasting in Election Day
The Central Election Commission has determined the conditions and rules for video recording and video broadcasting, taking into account the results of the voting in the polling stations.
It will take place after the end of the Election day - when the voting is declared over, during which the recording of voters' lists is not allowed.
Bulgaria: July 11 Snap Elections Will Cost BGN 15,75 Million
The snap parliamentary elections on July 11 will cost BGN15.75 million, Chair of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Kamelia Neikova told BNT today. The draft estimate is made taking into account the supply of another 1,500 voting machines.
Bulgarian CEC Conducted Machine Voting Test
In 700 polling sections in the country will probably be placed two voting machines and not only one. This is the assessment of the Central Election Commission based on the results of the first test voting with machines, which took place today.
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Golden Dawn says will seek recount
The extreme right Golden Dawn party says it plans to request a nationwide ballot recount after it narrowly failed to reach the 3 percent threshold of votes required to enter parliament in Sunday's general election.
In a statement, the party said it planned to take the legal action to challenge what it described as a "scandalous result."
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