Progressive Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Defence Committee approved a draft decision to allow U.S. tanker aircraft to support military operations against Iran from Bezmer Air Base. The move follows a U.S. diplomatic request under the 2006 Defense Cooperation Agreement, despite threats from Iranian officials. Parliamentary approval is pending, with political figures suggesting the action could strengthen Bulgaria's position in negotiations with allies.

Bulgaria's Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority in April's election, ending a crisis. The party is led by former president Rumen Radev, now the prime minister. The country held 8 elections in 5 years.

Exit polls indicate Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party secured 37% of the vote in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, more than double the closest competitor. However, Radev will likely need to form a coalition to govern effectively.

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria leads exit polls with 37% in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, but coalition-building may be necessary for governance. The party's lead is more than double that of the nearest competitor.

Exit poll results indicate that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is projected to win 38.1% of the vote in Bulgaria's parliamentary election. The outcome suggests a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the official results.

Bulgarians are voting in their eighth parliamentary election in five years amid political instability and corruption protests. Former President Rumen Radev, leading a center-left coalition, is the front-runner, promising to dismantle an 'oligarchic' governance model. The election follows the resignation of a conservative government and widespread public demand for judicial independence.