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Bulgaria 2026 presidential election runoff preparations

60 clusters · 78 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria Ministry of Interior reports 393 election law violations

The first round of the 25 October 2026 presidential election resulted in a runoff scheduled for 1 November, as no candidate secured an absolute majority. Acting President Iliana Yotova led the first round with 34.8 perce

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Bulgarian corruption investigation into DPS officials

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Burgas Court places Sungurlare and Belitsa mayors under house arrest

Bulgarian authorities have launched an investigation into alleged corruption and influence peddling involving officials associated with the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party. Between October 20 and 22, 2026, p

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Bulgarian corruption allegations and DPS political response

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: DPS supporters protest in Burgas for detained mayors

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) parliamentary group initiated a push for a parliamentary inquiry into alleged corruption regarding public procurement contracts for protective covers, known as ‘mantinele’. The

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Bulgarian road safety and procurement concerns

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria Road Safety Institute challenges Struma motorway contract

Bulgarian authorities and safety advocates are addressing concerns regarding highway infrastructure and road safety equipment. Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov launched an investigation int

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Police violence and detention allegations in Kardzhali

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumun taken for questioning by police

In mid-October 2026, Erol Mumyun, the Mayor of Kardzhali and Deputy Chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), reported dozens of complaints regarding alleged physical violence by police against citizens in

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Partial mayoral elections in Bulgaria

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria partial local elections results

Bulgaria is conducting partial mayoral elections across several settlements to fill vacancies caused by parliamentary transitions, early mandate terminations, or deaths. These include municipal elections in Polski Trambe

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