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US Midterm Vote: Results Come State by State, No Central Authority
Unlike in Bulgaria, the US has no central election commission to announce results. Each state releases its own counts as voting concludes today for all 435 House seats and a third of the Senate.
Why Today's US Midterm Elections Matter for Bulgaria
Voters in the United States head to the polls today for midterm elections that could reshape Congress. The outcome may influence transatlantic ties with Bulgaria and the wider region.
Europe Must Prepare for Post-Trump Transatlantic Shift, Experts Say
A new analysis by the European Council on Foreign Relations argues that Europeans need to start preparing for how debates over America's future will reshape transatlantic relations.
Red weather warning for heavy rain in five Bulgarian regions on Tuesday
Five districts in Bulgaria are under a red weather warning on Tuesday as heavy rain could bring more than 65 litres per square metre, with further downpours expected later in the week.
US Midterms Tomorrow; Bulgaria Could Elect First Female President This Week
Voters in the United States head to the polls for midterm elections on Tuesday, while Bulgaria's presidential race could see the nation's first female head of state, according to a local media briefing.
US Backs Resuming Russian Gas Exports to Europe via Ukraine
Washington reportedly supports quickly restarting pipeline flows as part of efforts to secure a winter energy truce between Kyiv and Moscow.
Parliament Begins Hearings for Supreme Judicial Council Candidates
Bulgaria's Parliament started a week-long series of hearings on Monday to question 20 candidates for the Supreme Judicial Council, with sessions before the constitutional and legal affairs committee.
Iotova and Valchev Win Bulgarian Presidential Election with 57.66%
With 99.68% of tally sheets processed, Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev have won Bulgaria's presidential runoff with 57.66% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission.
Bulgaria's Presidential Election Cost Nearly €120 Million, Watchdog Says
Machine voting made the process calmer but technical issues and high costs remain, according to Transparency Without Borders.
Bulgarians in Auckland First to Vote in Run-off Election
Voters in New Zealand opened Bulgaria's run-off election day, with polling stations abroad operating in 60 countries. The earliest ballots were cast due to the time difference.
Russia sells gold reserves at fastest pace since 1998 – report
Russia has been selling gold from its reserves for at least 10 consecutive months, a rate not seen in nearly three decades, according to local reports.
November to Bring Temperatures from -7°C to 25°C and First Snow
Bulgaria's weather service forecasts a dynamic November with temperatures ranging from -7°C to 25°C, above-average rainfall and the season's first snowfall.
Bulgaria Votes in Presidential Runoff: Why the Role Matters
Bulgarians head to the polls today to choose between the Gurov–Kandev and Iotova–Valchev tickets in the second round of the presidential election.
Bulgarians Vote in Presidential Runoff Between Gyurov and Yotova
Polling stations opened at 7am across Bulgaria for the second round of the presidential election. Andrey Gyurov and Iliana Yotova are competing after last week's close first round.
Tariffs Change How Bulgarians Order from Temu Ahead of New Price Hike
According to Dnevnik, tariffs have altered ordering habits on Temu in Bulgaria, with a new price increase expected soon.
Bulgaria's 2027 Budget May Hold Discretionary Surprises, Analysis Suggests
Recent signals point to possible new discretionary measures when Bulgaria publishes its 2027 budget, with a key question over whether they will target the expenditure side, a Dnevnik analysis suggests.
New Serbian Deputy Jovo Bakić Outlines Views on Russia and Rule of Law
In an interview, newly elected MP Jovo Bakić described Russia as a great power and said Serbia needs to introduce order and the rule of law.
Judges Gather in Sofia for General Assembly Today
More than 2,000 judges are expected to attend the general assembly at Paradise Center, with proceedings set to begin at 10 a.m.