A person votes during the parliamentary election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday (April 19, 2026).
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Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday (April 19, 2026) for the eighth time in five years, hoping to finally elect a parliament able to resolve the longtime political impasse that has gripped this Balkan country.
The snap vote follows the resignation of a conservative-led government amid nationwide protests last December that drew hundreds of thousands, mainly young people, to the streets. The protesters called for an independent judiciary to tackle widespread corruption.
Published – April 19, 2026 10:50 am IST
