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Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war

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Bulgarians 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.

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On October 25, 2026, Bulgarians voted in a presidential election that ended without a clear winner due to record-low voter turnout, necessitating a runoff on November 1 between incumbent President Iliana Iotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. The election was marked by divisions over the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia, as well as concerns about economic hardship and recent drone attacks on ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast that killed at least 20 people. Despite peaceful voting conditions, turnout was only around 22%, far below the required 50% threshold for a decisive result. Iotova received between 35-36.5% of votes, while Gyurov secured between 31-33.5%. The runoff will determine whether Bulgaria continues its current approach to dialogue with Moscow or shifts towards closer ties with Western allies. Official results are expected within the next two days.

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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president in a campaign centered on growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping. asserted

Bulgarians → head → shipping

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president in a campaign centered on growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping. asserted

Bulgarians → head → shipping

Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war

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