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Bulgaria's presidential runoff election

Bulgaria held presidential runoff on November 1, 2026 between two candidates with opposing views on Ukraine war.

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First Report Oct 25: Bulgarians voted in presidential elections on October 25, 2026, testing Prime Minister Rumen Radev's popularity.

Monday: Presidential race advances to runoff between Gyurov and Yotova

Today: Bulgaria holds presidential runoff between opposing Ukraine war views

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

  • ▸The election involved candidates with vastly different views on the war in Ukraine and ties with Russia. — Bloomberg Politics, DW
  • ▸The first round of voting resulted in record-low turnout. — DW, Bloomberg Politics

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