New Bulgarian parliament fails to elect chairperson in 1st session amid political tensions

SOFIA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Bulgaria's newly-elected National Assembly held its first session on Monday amid internal disputes and public protests.

It failed to elect a chairperson despite a constitutional requirement to do so at the first session since being elected at the end of October.

The 240 legislators from eight parties and coalitions were unable to secure a simple majority for any candidate. Five