Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

CEC: Highest voter turnout registered in Sofia, lowest - in Kardzhali

Photo: BGNES

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission did not register any serious violations in the elections for the next 48th National Assembly. 

As of 4:00 p.m., voter turnout was absolutely identical to that of the elections on November 14 last year - 25.58%. 
It is the highest in the country's largest electoral district - the 23rd multi-mandate district in Sofia - 33.95%, and the lowest in Kardzhali - 19.72%.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Myara Agency: Nearly 40% of Bulgarians will not be going on holiday this summer

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..

published on 5/27/25 1:47 PM

NGOs call for immediate election of national Ombudsman

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..

published on 5/27/25 11:29 AM

Rose producers expect a poor harvest and demand a review of purchase prices

Rose picking season is starting this year with serious problems because of the prolonged cold spell, BGNES reports. The people in this line of business say they expect an extremely poor harvest, which gives rise to major financial concerns as the..

published on 5/27/25 10:36 AM