The Central Election Commission has sanctioned media for illegally announcing exit polls results. Such violations of the Electoral Code have been found by the CEC on the websites of two electronic media.
According to the Electoral Code, announcing voting results in any form is prohibited in the period starting 24 hours before election day until the end of elections is announced. The fine for such a violation ranges from 1000 to 2500 euros.
Five incidents involving attacks by gangs of the so-called “locals” were recorded in Sofia just last week . Several individuals have been detained and preliminary investigations have been launched. Those over 16 are facing charges, while juveniles are..
A survey by the Myara sociology agency, reported by BTA, found that 38% of Bulgarians cannot or will not vacation this summer. This was an answer given mostly by older people from small towns. Study reveals one fifth of Bulgarians live in poverty..
In an open letter to the President of the National Assembly and the chairpersons of the parliamentary groups, 12 NGOs call for the immediate election of a national Ombudsman, BNR’s Silvia Velikova reports. They write that the position of Ombudsman..
Students of medicine, young doctors and medical specialists from six towns – Sofia, Plovdiv, Pleven, Burgas, Varna and Stara Zagora – are staging..
Rose picking season is starting this year with serious problems because of the prolonged cold spell, BGNES reports. The people in this line of..
The weather will remain cloudy on Tuesday, with rain showers in many areas. The lowest temperatures will range from 8°C to 12°C, around 10°C in Sofia...
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