Bulgaria Cracks Down on Election Crimes: 183 Arrested, Over 1,000 Violations Reported

Authorities in Bulgaria report a significant escalation in efforts to combat election-related violations, with 183 individuals detained in connection with crimes against electoral rights, according to the Coordination Council overseeing the vote. At the same time, over 1,000 alerts have been submitted, pointing to a sharp rise in reported irregularities compared to previous elections. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that a total of 1,042 signals have been received so far, a substantial increase from 179 recorded during the same pre-election period in 2024....