by Tim Howlett

All I can say is that it was not up to "Western standards." There was a lot of "election tourism" as they called it, where people were bussed in to vote in districts where they have no permanent residence.

Miles Redding, UK

Bussing in the Turks is an old cliché pulled out at every election by the losers. What's the difference between that and the Democrats bussing in pensioners? It's proactive to mobilise your potential voters. The other parties should stop bitching and show some initiative of their own to get more votes.

John Adam, Scotland

I believe the results of the elections are a positive sign for both Bulgaria and its foreign partners.

Zachary Cohen, USA

Not quite, but I am happy that the Communists are out of office! If Boyko lives up to his promises and starts cleaning up the judicial system first, then the country will be off to a good start.

Charlie Jak, USA

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