Politics

Bulgaria set for decisive presidential runoff after tight first round

26.10.2026, 09:00

With 95% of the votes counted, incumbent Iliana Iotova, 61, attracted 34.6% against 32% for ex-caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov. — With 95% of the votes counted, incumbent Iliana Iotova, 61, attracted 34.6% against 32% for ex-caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov. Photo: PAP/EPA/BORISLAV TROSHEV

Sunday's vote took on added significance after a series of drone attacks on merchant ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.