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Foreign Ministry Says Voting in Europe for Bulgaria's Presidential Elections Has Ended
Voting in the second round of Bulgaria’s presidential and vice-presidential election has ended at all polling stations in Europe, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. According to Bulgaria’s diplomatic and consular missions, all stations closed successfully and submitted their results to the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Iotova/Valchev Lead with 17.39% of Tally Sheets Processed
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has begun publishing on its website preliminary results from the November 1 presidential and vice-presidential runoff. With 17.39% of tally sheets processed by the district election commissions, the results are:
Co-Chairs of Initiative Committee Backing Iotova Call Her Victory Decisive, Deserved
Bulgaria has elected a woman head of State for the first time in its history, and the Socialists are happy to have been part of that victory, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chair and co-chair of the initiative committee backing Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev for president and vice president, Krum Zarkov told reporters on Sunday.
Reactions to presidential elections results UPDATED Gurov Says He Accepts Election Results, Kandev Says Fight Is Not Over
Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said on Sunday that he accepted the results of the presidential elections, however surprising they might be. The parallel counting of ballots show that Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev are leading in
Economy
AI Can Help Solve Longstanding Problems, Supreme Bar Council Chair Says
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses challenges but could help solve problems that previous generations were unable to resolve, Supreme Bar Council Chair Stefan Marchev said on Saturday.
Essential Food Prices Stabilizing, Deputy PM Poulev Says
Essential food prices are stabilizing, with inflation between 0% and 1%, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev said on Saturday.
Bulgaria Seeks to Transport Over 2.3 Mln Tonnes of Grain by Rail Annually
Bulgaria is looking at ways to increase grain transport by rail, with potential volumes exceeding 2.3 million tonnes a year, the Transport and Communications Ministry said on Friday after a meeting between Transport Minister Georgi Peev, Agriculture
Wrap-up Black Sea 2030 Forum Outlines Shared Challenges and Solutions for Region’s Future
The security of the Black Sea cannot be viewed solely through the lens of geopolitical and military risks. It must also encompass the protection of the marine environment, the resilience of coastal communities, economic development and technological
Culture
Tours and Performances Mark Final Day of BUNA Forum
Special tours, a workshop, a discussion and a performance will close the fourth BUNA Forum for Contemporary Art in Varna on October 31, the organizers said on Thursday. The forum opened on October 2.
Upcoming Education Ministry to Confer Annual Pythagoras Science Contribution Awards
The Education and Science Ministry will confer the annual Pythagoras Science Contribution Awards at the Central Military Club in Sofia on Thursday. The ceremony will be opened by Minister Georgi Valchev. Prime Minister Rumen Radev has been invited
Kasimova-Moase's Book "Oko" Explores Family Memory and Bonds Between Generations
Stories of those who came before us help us feel less alone, writer Maria Kasimova-Moase said at a presentation of her novel Oko (Eye) in Veliko Tarnovo.
President Iotova Highlights Faith and Heritage at Radomir’s Feast of St. Demetrius Celebrations
President Iliana Iotova highlighted the importance of faith, historical memory and Bulgarian traditions during the celebrations of the Feast of St. Demetrius [Dimitrovden] in Radomir on Monday, marking the 160th anniversary of the local St.
Balkans
Romanian AUR Party Reports Meetings with Diplomats from Several Countries, Including Bulgaria, Bulgarian Embassy in Bucharest Denies It
Results from Elections in Serbia Cause Verbal Exchange between Politicians in North Macedonia
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, who is also the leader of the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party, and Venko Filipce, the leader of the opposition SDSM party, engaged in a verbal exchange regarding the elections in Serbia, according to media reports in the Republic of North Macedonia from Wednesday.
Transport Ministers of Bulgaria, Turkiye Discuss Ways to Ease Lorry Queues at Kapitan Andreevo Checkpoint
Bulgaria's Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev has held urgent talks with his Turkish counterpart, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, over the build-up of lorries at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, the press centre of Peev's Ministry said.
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria Joins Regional Agreement on Cooperation in Search and Rescue Operations Following Aviation Accidents
The Bulgarian government has approved a regional agreement on cooperation and coordination in search and rescue operations in the event of aviation accidents, involving Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Turkish Defence Minister Calls for Avoiding Steps That Could Raise Regional Tensions
Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler called for avoiding steps that could increase tensions in the Black Sea region, saying the safety of shipping and the maritime areas of Black Sea countries were red lines that Russia and Ukraine must not cross.