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A Russian-Friendly Political Novice Wins Bulgaria’s Presidency


Bulgaria’s Socialist Party candidate has won the presidential election, leading to the resignation of the country’s prime minister.

Former air force commander General Rumen Radev, a Russian-friendly political novice, won nearly 60 percent of the vote, according to nearly complete results released Monday. Tsetska Tsacheva, the candidate of the ruling center-right GERB party, fell far short in his attempt to become president.

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov congratulated Radev and announced his resignation, after what political analysts called a “catastrophic defeat,” saying it was clear the ruling coalition had no majority and under the new situation could not make any reforms. Radev …read more

Source: Voice of America

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