Bulgaria Presidential Election

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1. 25 Oct

   SOFIA, Oct 25 - Bulgarians vote in presidential elections on Sunday as Russia's war in Ukraine spreads to the waters off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

   5 outlets · The Straits Times

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• 25 Oct Bulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnoutBulgaria’s presidential election concluded on Sunday with incumbent President Iliana Iotova receiving between 35% and 36.5% of votes, while former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov secured between 31% and 33.5%. With voter turnout at only 22.2%, a run-off election is set for November 1 due to no candidate surpassing the required 50% threshold. The article highlights concerns over rising energy costs, inflation…Al Jazeera
• 25 Oct Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to run-off after record low turnoutThe presidential election in Bulgaria concluded without a clear winner, necessitating a run-off vote between Andrey Gyurov and incumbent President Iliana Yotova on November 1. This decision follows a record low voter turnout driven by public mistrust in politicians and economic difficulties. The run-off will highlight the country's political divide over its future alliances, with Gyurov representing pro-Western…South China Morning Post
• 25 Oct In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off in a poll colored by divisions over Ukraine warBulgaria held a first round of its presidential elections on Sunday with record-low voter turnout below 40%, necessitating a runoff vote scheduled for November 1. Incumbent President Iliana Yotova, who supports dialogue with Russia and opposes military aid to Ukraine, faces Andrey Gyurov, a pro-Western candidate who favors closer ties with NATO and the EU. The election highlights divisions over Bulgaria's stance on…Deutsche Welle
• 25 Oct Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine warBulgarians voted in a presidential election focused primarily on economic struggles and security concerns related to drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, influenced by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The election took place on Sunday in Sofia, with candidates addressing issues such as rising costs and regional instability.Toronto Star
• 25 Oct Bulgaria holds presidential elections amid divisions over Ukraine warBulgaria held presidential elections amid divisions over its stance on the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favors dialogue with Moscow, led polls at 41-47%, while her closest challenger Andrey Gyurov, supported by pro-Western opposition parties, stood at 28-31%. The main issues included the impact of the Ukraine conflict on Bulgaria's security and economy, as well as…Deutsche Welle
• 25 Oct Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war in UkraineBulgarians are casting ballots in a presidential election influenced by Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has extended to the Black Sea near Bulgaria's coast with drone attacks on merchant ships. The two frontrunners are President Iliana Iotova and ex-caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov; their stance on the conflict reflects broader societal divisions over whether Bulgaria should align more closely with the West or…Al Jazeera
• 25 Oct Bulgaria votes for President in wake of deadly Black Sea drone strikesBulgarian voters head to the polls on October 25, 2026, in a presidential election that has been overshadowed by recent drone attacks off the Black Sea coast, likely killing around two dozen seafarers. The race is tight between acting President Iliana Iotova and ex-caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, with polls showing Iotova leading at 41% compared to Gyurov’s 28%. The election comes amid heightened tensions as…The Hindu
• 25 Oct Bulgaria votes for president in wake of deadly Black Sea drone strikesBulgaria held presidential elections on October 25 amid tensions caused by recent drone strikes off its Black Sea coast, which likely killed around two dozen seafarers and heightened concerns about the war's expansion. The race features acting President Iliana Iotova and ex-caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov as frontrunners among 27 candidates. While both leading contenders condemned the attacks, they differ on…The Straits Times

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