Bulgaria

Anti-establishment parties do well in elections without leaving a clear winner to replace Borisov

Premier eases COVID-19 restrictions in upbeat pre-election mood despite rising infections and lack of voter security

Many fear impoverishment from lockdown that the government says is necessary to control the spread of infection

Sofia insists on building into EU negotiations its view that North Macedonia has strong historic links to Bulgaria

Bulgaria's threat to veto North Macedonia's EU membership talks will damage relations if talks to find compromise fail

Marathon protests seeking ouster of government and chief prosecutor go on after court convicts party boss for extortion

Anti-corruption protest outside parliament turns violent after government wins party over to constitutional change

Anti-government protests are continuing for a seventh week amid widespread distrust of Bulgaria’s institutions