Borissov, 62, was taken into custody along with former Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov, and

" A large-scale operation is underway in connection with 120 cases of the European Public Prosecutor's Office in Bulgaria.... The police have carried out a search at his home.... " No one is above the law," Prime Minister Kiril Petkov posted on his Facebook page....

long-serving premier Boyko Borissov. The vote will be the Balkan country's second in three months

SOFIA, Bulgaria--A prosecutor’s decision to release Bulgaria's former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov

year, exit polls showed on Sunday, with the centre-right GERB party of former premier Boyko Borissov

the center right GERB party of former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. Radev, a vocal critic of

support without talks.... The Socialists also refused support as did former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov

after over a decade of dominance by former centre-right premier Boyko Borissov. But with just

With such tight margins, the winner of the vote could still change.... But even if the final official results confirm GERB as the largest party, its chances of forging a ruling coalition are close to non-existent, political observers say.' SYMBOLIC MEANING' GERB came in first in April's inconclusive election, winning 26.2%, but was shunned by other parties.... These results do not imply a broad mandate for stability," said Rumiana Dimitrova with Alpha Research pollster....

Bulgaria is to hold the first round of presidential elections in November, despite the ongoing political crisis. Lawmakers decided on Thursday that Bulgarian citizens will elect their president on November 14. The vote could even be held on the same date as another parliamentary election, as a fragmented parliament has failed to produce a coalition government. Votes in April and July have failed to produce a ruling executive, despite calls from incumbent President Rumen Radev. Bulgaria's Preside