Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct 25, 2026 (AFP) - Bulgaria votes for president as concerns grow over Black Sea attacks

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2026-10-25

Bulgarians are voting in a presidential election on Sunday, as security concerns swirl following a series of drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea. President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, is the frontrunner for a new term in the largely ceremonial post, polls show. Iotova, 62, is expected to win between 41 and 47 percent of the vote, according to surveys. Her main challenger Andrey Gyurov,......

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