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President's ally is Bulgaria's caretaker PM ahead of July election

His temporary appointment brings an end to the tenure of Boyko Borisov, who had dominated Bulgarian politics since 2009.

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Bulgaria to hold fresh elections in July after coalition talks fail

Last month's elections had resulted in a political deadlock after three parties failed to form a new government.

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New Bulgarian elections likely as opposition fails to form government

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov's centre-right party won the most seats in this month's election but fell well short of a majority.

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Boyko Borissov says he will not be Bulgaria's next prime minister

Borissov's centre-right GERB party won the most seats in last week's election but fell well short of a majority.

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Hurdles ahead for Borissov despite victory in Bulgaria's election

Despite his party likely emerging victorious from Bulgaria's election on Sunday, plenty of hurdles lie ahead for Boyko Borissov, an expert has told Euronews.

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Bulgarian PM set for tough coalition talks after splintered election

While Borissov led preliminary results with 26% of the vote, his centre-right GERB lost ground to smaller parties following months of anti-graft protests.

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Talk show host becomes kingmaker in Bulgaria's election: who is SLAVI?

Stanislav Trifonov, known simply as 'Slavi' to most Bulgarians - came second according to exit poll predictions. He's a familiar face in Bulgaria, having hosted a popular late-night talk show, and now leads the new anti-establishment party called 'There Is Such A People.'

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Bulgaria's parliamentary election matters for Europeans. Here's why

The election is being seen as a referendum on the rule of Bulgaria's right-wing populist prime minister, Boyko Borissov.,

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A week after saying COVID-19 was under control, Bulgaria locks down

“We might appear to make inconsistent decisions,” said Bulgaria's health minister Kostadin Angelov, announcing a tightening of restrictions.

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Bulgarian national radio chief hits out against political interference

He told Euronews he was disgruntled by the "lipservice" he said the government paid to enacting real change in a country that has been labelled "the black sheep of the European Union" by Reporters Without Borders.

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Bulgaria PM positive for COVID-19 as protests against him continue

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has tested positive for COVID-19, as the country grapples with a steady rise in cases and anti-government demonstrations.

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Bulgaria protests enter 100th day as protesters denounce corruption

Protesters allege endemic corruption and want the resignation of PM Boyko Borissov, his centre-right government and the chief prosecutor.

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Bulgaria: Independence Day protesters urge PM Borissov to resign

On the day the country marked the 100th anniversary of its independence, thousands took to the streets of Bulgaria to continue to demand the government's resignation.

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'Bring eggs and tomatoes' say Bulgaria anti-government demo organisers

Bulgarian anti-government protesters, who started a movement against Prime Minister Boyko Borissov back in July, are still calling for the entire government to resign.

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Bulgaria: Borissov 'pouring oil in the fire' over constitution plans

Opposition leader Hristo Ivanov tells Euronews that the prime minister's plans to amend the constitution have already "reached a dead end".

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Watch: Protests continue in Sofia after earlier violence

Biggest demonstrations so far in nearly two months of anti-government rallies

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Bulgaria: Justice minister resigns as protests pass 50 day mark

Justice minister Danail Kirilov is the fifth minister to resign from the government since protests started in July as the public anger shows no signs of abating.

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Bulgaria protesters hunger strike as demonstrations enter second month

A group of protesters also went on a hunger strike and one activist threatened to set herself on fire.

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Bulgarian PM Borissov's offer to step down fails to deter protesters

Demonstrators have taken to the streets with the same demands for a month — they want the country's entire cabinet to resign and elections to be held.

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'I'm ashamed of our rulers': Bulgarians on why protests are continuing

Anti-government protests have been happening in Bulgaria every day for two weeks. We went to Sofia to find out why.