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One conviction, 17 accusations, 157 proceedings for election violations

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In connection with the elections for municipal councilors and mayors held in Bulgaria today, October 29, from the beginning of the election campaign until 3 pm on October 29, 2023, 157 pre-trial proceedings have been initiated. 
17 persons have been charged as defendants, the prosecutor's office reports. 

The highest number of pretrial proceedings are in Sofia - 61, and Burgas - 44. 

A woman from the village of Nikolaevo, region Pleven, was convicted of buying votes.



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