"Bulgaria has held seven national elections in the past four years due to political and social divisions, with the latest crisis triggered by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's resignation amid protests against corruption."
"The snap election was announced by former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in January after leading parties refused a mandate to replace the last government, which resigned amid widespread protests against corruption."
"Polls are expected to open at 7am local time and close by 8pm local time, with more than 3.3 million people expected at the polls, representing about 60 percent of eligible voters."
Bulgaria is set to conduct a snap parliamentary election on April 19, marking the eighth election in five years amid a political crisis. The previous government resigned in December following widespread protests against corruption. Political instability has plagued Bulgaria, with weak coalitions failing to gain support. The election was announced by former President Rumen Radev after leading parties declined to form a new government. Polls are expected to open at 7am local time, with over 3.3 million voters anticipated to participate.
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