Socialist opposition

Bulgaria in turmoil after PM quits over new pro-Russia president

EU member Bulgaria faced an uncertain future Monday after centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov quit following the crushing defeat of his presidential nominee at the hands of a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition.

Nov 14, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Bulgaria PM quits after pro-Russia candidate wins presidential vote

Bulgaria`s centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov stepped down Sunday after his presidential nominee suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition.

Nov 14, 2016, 02:21 AM IST

Russia-friendly opposition candidate wins Bulgaria prez vote

Bulgaria risked plunging into fresh political turmoil today after a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition won the presidential run-off, beating the handpicked nominee of centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov by a whopping margin.

Nov 14, 2016, 00:46 AM IST