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PoliticsBulgaria Presidential Election Heads to Runoff Amid Low Turnout
Bulgaria's presidential election has concluded without a clear winner, necessitating a runoff. Voter turnout was significantly lower than in the previous election, with official figures showing 16.04% by 4 p.m. Candidates Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev are leading.
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Politics · European UnionPolish women protest restrictive abortion laws
Women demonstrated across Poland against the country's restrictive abortion laws. Activists accuse Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government of not fulfilling promises to relax legislation, with protests occurring in over 20 cities.
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Politics · European UnionSpain's far-left parties fail to unite for snap election
Spain's far-left parties did not form a united electoral coalition for the November 29 snap election. The deadline for registering alliances passed on October 17, with parties presenting separate candidate lists, potentially impacting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's chances of forming a governing majority.
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Politics · European UnionBardella and Abascal Discuss EU Border Policy in Madrid
Jordan Bardella, president of France's National Rally, met with Vox leader Santiago Abascal in Madrid to discuss border control, economic protectionism, and opposition to the EU's Green Deal. The event took place amid controversy over alleged antisemitic comments made by Bardella earlier in his career.
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Politics · European UnionPedro Sánchez Calls Early Spanish Election for November 29
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for November 29. The move comes after his government's housing proposals were rejected by the Congress of Deputies, a defeat that has led to speculation about Sánchez's political future.
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Ireland-Israel football match moved amid political tensions
Ireland's home match against Israel in the UEFA Nations League will be played in Debrecen, Hungary, with the return fixture in Serbia behind closed doors. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has rejected claims that his country's criticism of Israel constitutes antisemitism.
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Sweden votes in elections with record early turnout
Sweden is holding its national, regional, and municipal elections on Sunday, with a record 3.6 million people voting early. Opinion polls suggest a victory for the Social Democrats, though the race is tight.
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