Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) has rejected businessman Adrian Dulgher's appeal and denied his registration as a candidate for mayor of Orhei. The decision was made during a meeting on April 21.

The Bulgarian National Bank's printing house has produced entirely new batches of paper ballots for the Dobrich and Shumen regions due to discovered defects in the previously delivered ballots, according to the Central Election Commission chairman.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially registered candidates for the upcoming mayoral elections in the cities of Orhei and Taraclia. Ten candidates were registered for Orhei and seven for Taraclia, setting the stage for the local races.

Moldova's Central Election Commission has proposed amendments to the Electoral Code, including a requirement for candidates for the Bashkan of Gagauzia to know the Romanian language, among other regulations for pre-election campaigning.

A Bulgarian news outlet highlights important events for the day, including an election debate by a new journalistic platform and an open day at the Central Election Commission.

The political scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republika Srpska is entering a crucial phase as the opposition struggles for positions ahead of the 2026 general elections, which the BiH Central Election Commission is expected to announce soon.

Russia’s Central Election Commission stated that candidates are legally permitted to use various forms and methods of campaigning, including the Telegram messaging app.

The Chairman of Bulgaria's Central Election Commission urged against mass changes in polling station commissions at the final stage, emphasizing stability for the upcoming elections.

Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (VASS) has rejected an appeal by the "Velichie" party against a Central Election Commission decision regarding the number and locations of polling stations abroad, specifically in Germany.

Lithuania's Central Election Commission is set to decide on Thursday how much funding the 'Nemuno aušra' party will lose after being found in serious violation of the law, potentially facing a loss of around 242,000 euros.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) has decided to open 493 polling stations in 55 countries for Bulgarians abroad to vote in the snap parliamentary elections on April 19.

A Latvian podcast features Minister Raimonds Čudars and the Central Election Commission chairman discussing issues related to information system procurement, security, and their potential impact on elections.

Latvia's Central Election Commission is actively working to make the upcoming 15th Saeima elections more accessible to voters, exploring unusual polling station locations.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) stated that it has no data indicating an increase in reports of election violations, noting that information exchange between institutions is normal.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina selected Smartmatic for election technology procurement, but a Banja Luka firm plans to appeal the decision, claiming their offer was 17 million KM lower.

Today's important events in Bulgaria include the Central Election Commission drawing ballot numbers for parties participating in the April 19 elections, and Parliament reviewing legislation on its second reading.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has stated that there is nothing controversial regarding the election of the mayors of Sarajevo, Brčko, and Mostar, asserting that they acted within the law.

Nine days before the deadline, 20,800 applications for voting abroad have been submitted to Bulgaria's Central Election Commission, a significant increase compared to previous elections, with applications from the UK nearly doubling.

Sarajevo city councilor Kerim Balić (SDA) announced that Avdić is not the mayor of Sarajevo and called for new elections, following a response from the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) regarding the procedure for electing the mayor.

Following a record number of changes in previous elections, Serbia's Central Election Commission has restricted the ability to replace members of polling station committees, aiming to prevent unprepared individuals from overseeing the vote.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is reportedly considering legal action against Li Zhenxiu.

The 'Alliance for Rights and Freedoms' party expects to enter the Bulgarian parliament after the April 19 elections, having submitted its registration documents to the Central Election Commission.

Seven parties and coalitions have registered for the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19 in Bulgaria, with the Central Election Commission announcing the submissions.

Despite a High Representative decision to allocate 112 million KM from the Central Bank to the Central Election Commission (CIK) for new election technologies, the issue remains unresolved. The Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury, Muhamed Hasanović, signed an instruction to transfer funds after a previous refusal, and called on the BiH Prosecutor's Office to investigate.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that 36 out of 66 registered political parties have met legal requirements to participate in the new local elections and local referendum on May 17.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) reported an increase in women's participation in elections, with women voting more frequently than men, but still running for office less often.

Stoil Tsitselkov, who resigned as Vice President for Fair Elections, has stated he will not resign from the Public Council of the Central Election Commission (CEC), defiantly saying he will 'surf on the tears of the disappointed.'

Over 800,000 people who voted for parties in previous parliamentary elections chose not to do so this time, according to arithmetic after the Central Election Commission (CEC) processed all protocols from the Sectional Election Commissions.

Latvia's Central Election Commission has developed several contingency scenarios, including registration envelopes and free passports, in case the electronic online voter register is unavailable for the upcoming 15th Saeima elections.

Bulgarian election authorities are discussing the rules for invalid ballots in the upcoming 2026 elections, particularly concerning paper votes and the Central Election Commission's 2023 decision on machine voting.

Teo Rogić, the son of a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission, has been appointed as the new chief of staff for Dragan Čović in the BiH Parliament's House of Peoples.

Proposed changes to Lithuania's election code would allow the Central Election Commission (VRK) to review the content of candidates' election programs and modify the formation of district and precinct commissions.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has decided to impose administrative measures, revoking the right to run in upcoming elections for 40 political parties that failed to submit their 2023 annual financial reports.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has received three complaints regarding the selection of a bidder for biometric voter identification and ballot scanning systems. These complaints are expected to delay the procurement of election technologies.

Taiwan's Cabinet has expressed regret over the perceived shunning of the Central Election Commission (CEC), highlighting concerns about its public standing.

Lithuania's Central Election Commission has decided to withhold six months of state funding from the populist ruling party "Nemunas Dawn" due to serious legal violations.

Kosovo's Constitutional Court has declared inadmissible President Vjosa Osmani's request concerning the appointment of members to the Central Election Commission (CEC). Osmani had sought an assessment of a conflict between constitutional competencies.

Latvia's Central Election Commission and experts believe that a timely decision on manual vote counting for the upcoming Saeima elections will help reduce speculation about election fairness and allow for better preparation.

Despite a proposal from the Central Election Commission (CEC) to provide audio files for visually impaired voters in the April 19 elections, such provisions will not be made due to an opinion from the Ministry of Electronic Governance.

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani has appealed to the Constitutional Court to clarify the process for appointing new members to the Central Election Commission (CIK), citing a constitutional dilemma.

The head of Latvia's Central Election Commission, Māris Zviedris, commented on the possibility of manually counting votes in the upcoming Saeima elections, a suggestion made by the President following reports of potential fraud in state IT procurements.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission has decided to introduce biometric voter identification and ballot scanning, selecting 'Smartmatik BH' d.o.o. Sarajevo as the supplier for the necessary equipment.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has issued a statement clarifying that it does not dispute the election of the Mayor of Sarajevo, following public speculation.

Kazakhstan's central election commission announced that 87.15% of voters approved the new constitution in a referendum with a 73.12% turnout, which is expected to make Parliament more efficient.

Sarajevo Mayor Samir Avdić responded to allegations from city councilor Kerim Balić (SDA) regarding the legality of his election, stating his selection was legal and the decision has been with the Central Election Commission since September without challenge.

In response to a request from the Central Election Commission, a letter with a list of over 9300 polling stations across the country where machine voting will be implemented has been received from 'Information Services'.

A total of 27 parties and coalitions have submitted documents to participate in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, according to the Central Election Commission.

Ilirjan Celibashi, head of Albania's Central Election Commission, stated that the legal framework for political party financing has serious weaknesses, noting that 50% of parties don't participate in elections and financial data isn't published.

Lithuania's Central Election Commission has concluded an investigation into MP Ignas Vėgėlė's broadcast, determining it did not contain elements of political advertising.

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers is prepared to provide funding and organize the delivery of voting screens to regional election commissions, pending a specific order from the Central Election Commission.

The 'Future of Moldova' party, led by Vasily Tarlev, will lose state funding starting in February after the Central Election Commission (CEC) identified illegal use of financial resources during the presidential election campaign.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bulgaria has officially stated that it did not request Stoil Cicelkov to withdraw from the Public Council, according to CEC Deputy Chair Rositsa Mateva.

Former Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections, Stoil Tsitselkov, urged the Central Election Commission (CEC) to focus on its primary work or step down, criticizing its perceived lack of focus.

Vedran Jarić, founder of Planet Soft, claims that High Representative Christian Schmidt pressured Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission to award an election technology contract to Smartmatic.

The Office for Review of Appeals in Bosnia and Herzegovina rejected an appeal from "Planet Soft" of Banja Luka concerning the Central Election Commission's decision on the most favorable bidder for election technologies.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published an interactive map for the upcoming elections. This tool aims to provide voters with accessible information related to the electoral process.

Various Bulgarian institutions, including army formations and the Central Election Commission, are organizing 'Open Days' events. These initiatives aim to engage the public and students with their respective operations.

The Central Election Commission of the Serbian Medical Chamber has rejected a request from several civil society organizations to allow independent observers for the upcoming elections on April 19, raising concerns among doctors.

An incident occurred during a meeting of Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (ЦИК), involving Deputy Chair Rositsa Mateva and a public inquiry about the company 'Ciela'.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) announced the completion of document reception for candidates participating in local elections and referendums scheduled for May 17, 2026.

Nine candidates have applied for positions on Montenegro's Central Election Commission (CIK) following a third public call. The commission will compile a list of eligible candidates after reviewing data from relevant authorities.

Māris Zviedris, chairman of Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK), has asked the State Security Service to investigate public accusations of fictitious employment within the commission.

Albanian Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has publicly declared his ambition to run for mayor of Tirana and has submitted a request to the Central Election Commission regarding his candidacy.

A Bulgarian news overview highlights anticipated decisions from the Central Election Commission regarding polling stations abroad and a ruling from the Sofia City Court.

A Latvian broadcast featured discussions with the Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development and the Central Election Commission Chairman on information system procurements, security, and their influence on elections.

Māris Zviedris, head of Latvia's Central Election Commission, stated that manually counting votes for the 15th Saeima elections could slightly increase the overall cost of the electoral process.

The Central Election Commission has annulled the registration of Zoran Mrseski, a dual citizen candidate on the "Vazrazhdane" party list in Sofia, following earlier statements from the party leader.

The leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, Sinkevičius, stated that an unfavorable decision by the Central Election Commission regarding state grants would be a significant blow to the 'Nemuno aušrai' party's preparations for upcoming municipal elections.

Political parties and coalitions in Bulgaria have until 5 PM on March 17 to register their lists of candidate-deputies. The following day, the Central Election Commission (CEC) will hold a draw to assign numbers to the 27 registered political formations for the upcoming vote.

Kazakhstan's voters approved the adoption of a new constitution with 87.15% of the votes in a referendum, the country's Central Election Commission announced on Monday.

As of noon today, nearly 16,000 applications for voting from citizens outside Bulgaria have been submitted, according to the Central Election Commission.

The Bulgarian Parliament is scheduled to hear from the Central Election Commission regarding its preparedness for the upcoming elections, following a proposal for the hearing.

A total of 22 political formations have registered with the Central Election Commission by 5:00 PM today to participate in the upcoming April elections.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) has reversed its decision regarding a new MP from the 'Vazrazhdane' party, announcing Viktor Papazov as the elected deputy instead of the previously named individual.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has appointed the members of the regional election commissions, with several RIKs failing to reach consensus on the selection of chairpersons, secretaries, or deputy chairpersons.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission and its Public Council are in a dispute with the caretaker cabinet over who is responsible for providing voting screens for the upcoming April elections.

Christian Schmidt, the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued an authentic interpretation of his decision, giving a 24-hour deadline for funds to be transferred to the Central Election Commission (CIK) for new election technologies.

Registration for parties and coalitions participating in the upcoming elections in Bulgaria begins on February 24 and runs until March 4, according to the Central Election Commission.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) has decided to send a letter to the European Commission via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeking clarification on the reasons for banning Stoil Tsitselkov from participating in election observation.