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Borissov claims victory in Bulgaria poll

By Kerin Hope and Theodor Troev in Sofia

Published: July 5 2009 23:14 | Last updated: July 5 2009 23:14

Boyko Borissov, the populist mayor of Sofia, claimed victory late on Sunday in Bulgaria’s general election.

Projections showed his new right-of-centre party would finish with about 41 per cent of the vote.

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