People ' s Party

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister and current GERB leader Boyko Borissov stated that the Republic of North Macedonia's treatment of Bulgaria has resulted in Albania advancing in its European Union accession process. Albania has accepted the Bulgarian minority, while Borissov emphasized that North Macedonia must now confront the consequences of its actions.

Devlet Bahçeli, the leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has criticized the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) for asking early elections in late 2025.

"[CHP Chairman] Özgür Özel's call for early polls is an eclipse of reason and a delusion," Bahçeli said at a press conference he held on Sept. 19 in the Turkish capital.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) has authorized 24 parties and 9 coalitions to participate in the upcoming early parliamentary elections on October 27. This marks a slight increase from the previous elections held on June 9, where 20 parties and 11 coalitions were registered.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated his call for a new constitution, emphasizing the need for a "civilian" text.

"Türkiye needs a new constitution to achieve its goals in economy, democracy, global politics, rights and freedoms," Erdoğan said during an event in the capital Ankara on Sept. 18.

A scandal from six years ago, involving the alleged sale of Bulgarian passports, could jeopardize Ekaterina Zaharieva's candidacy for European Commissioner, Politico reports.

The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) passed 28 amendments to the party's bylaw by a majority vote during a convention convened for that purpose.

The party officially launched the convention on Sept. 6. After an opening speech by CHP leader Özgür Özel, the convention in the capital Ankara continued behind closed doors.

The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Sept. 6 officially launched a convention aimed at amending the party's charter and preparing for future elections.

After an opening speech by party leader Özgür Özel, the convention in the capital Ankara continued behind closed doors.

Delegates, honorary board members and former chairs were in attendance.

In the annals of Bulgarian history, few events stand as tall as the Unification of 1885. This momentous occasion marked a critical step towards realizing the national ideal of a united Bulgaria, bringing together the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia in defiance of great power politics and Ottoman rule.

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Türkiye's top court has agreed to hear a case challenging a controversial law regulating the handling of stray dogs, following a petition by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).

The CHP filed the application on Aug. 15, seeking to annul 16 of the 17 articles of the new law, which it argues violates constitutional protections for animal rights and the environment.

A letter has been sent to the President of the European Parliament calling for the dismissal of SYRIZA MEP Nikos Pappas from the European People's Party (EPP) group for his "continuous vulgar, racist, sexist and abusive" behavior.