Sofia

At 17:00 today, Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) released the final results with 100% of protocols processed across the Regional Electoral Commissions (RECs).

The weather in Bulgaria on October 29 is expected to be mostly sunny, with cloudy conditions developing in the northwest during the afternoon. A light to moderate north-northeasterly wind will usher in a cold front. Morning temperatures will range from 4 to 9°C, with Sofia seeing a low of 5°C. The daytime highs will reach between 18 and 23°C, with Sofia peaking at around 20°C.

In Sofia's "Mladost" district, a woman's body was discovered near an apartment building, as reported by BNR. Authorities received the signal early this morning, but the woman's identity remains unknown.

Unofficial reports indicate that signs of violence were present at the scene. The police have cordoned off the area to conduct their investigation.

In Bulgaria, the start of the week brings mostly sunny skies, though morning hours in Eastern Bulgaria may see low clouds and fog. A light to moderate west-northwesterly wind will be present throughout the day, with morning lows ranging from 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, including 4C in Sofia. Afternoon highs are expected to reach between 20 and 25C, with Sofia at 22C.

On October 27, when we switch to winter time, we'll enjoy pleasant autumn weather with temperatures above the seasonal average.

Early in the morning, it will be chilly, with minimum temperatures ranging between 2° and 7°C in most of Bulgaria.

Momchil Georgiev died in a fatal crash in April 2024.

On October 27, 2024, Bulgarians will head to the polls for early parliamentary elections. These are the seventh such elections in the last three years and the second to take place in 2024, following the June 9 vote, which coincided with the European Parliament elections.

General Forecast:
Expect predominantly sunny weather across Bulgaria on Saturday. In the afternoon, clouds will increase over western regions from the northwest, though cloud cover will mostly be scattered and at high altitudes. Maximum temperatures will range between 18-22°C, slightly warmer than the previous day.

Retail trade stands as the second largest employer in Bulgaria, ranking among the top three sectors with the highest number of job vacancies currently available. According to national statistics, the sector contributed 8% to the gross domestic product last year, and its companies are significant contributors to the country's tax revenues.

young people in Bulgaria today exhibit a higher level of education but tend to marry less frequently and have fewer children compared to their peers since the onset of democratic changes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Currently, this demographic primarily finds employment in the service sector and in business and administrative roles.