63% of Bulgarians over the age of 18 say democracy is the best form of governance, 19% hold the opposite view, indicates a survey by Trend agency, commissioned by Open Society Institute – Sofia. In 2023, trust in democracy is up compared to 2018 when it stood at 44%.
49% of the respondents state they approve of the restriction of democratic rights and liberties, 41% do not. 49% approve of the idea of “a strong leader who will not be engaged with parliament and elections”. In this respect Bulgaria ranks between Turkey – 50% and Mexico – 47% who have the highest levels of support for the idea of a strong leader. 37% of people in Bulgaria are against this. 87% of Bulgarians want fair elections but 65% support the idea of decisions being taken by experts and not by the government.
The law enforcement authorities in Sofia have dismantled a group trafficking migrants from the capital city to villages in Vidin region , the Prosecutor’s Office reported. Two people have been detained. Both of them have made confessions. They..
''It is important that Bulgaria emerges from timelessness'', Vice President Iliana Iotova said with regard to the negotiations for forming a government in Bulgaria . ''We should wait for the end of the government formation negotiations and see what..
Bulgaria will invest 2.18 per cent of its GDP in defence this year , according to documents released by NATO ahead of its July 2024 summit in Washington. The country's 2024 defence spending is expected to be $2.325 billion , up from $1.992 billion..
Bulgaria will continue to support Montenegro’s European prospect, President Rumen Radev stated after meeting with his Montenegrin counterpart Jakov..
It will be sunny on Monday. Clouds will form over the mountains in western Bulgaria in the afternoon with a chance of showers. The lowest temperatures..
A lasting settlement of the conflict will require dialogue between all parties, reads the final communiqué signed by 80 countries at the Summit on Peace..
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