Bulgaria’s Election Amid War and Economic Strain

Chronology

1. 25-10-2026
   Bulgaria’s Presidential Vote Amid War and Economic Strain

   5 articles

   Bulgaria’s presidential election is being shaped by Russia’s war in Ukraine, Black Sea security concerns and mounting economic hardship. Reported drone attacks on merchant ships off Bulgaria’s coast, which likely killed around two dozen seafarers, have heightened fears that the c…
2. 01-11-2026
   Bulgaria’s Runoff Tests Its Russia and Ukraine Policy

   3 articles

   Bulgaria’s closely contested presidential runoff pitted incumbent Iliana Yotova against pro-Western challenger Andrey Gyurov, with the candidates offering sharply different approaches to Russia’s war against Ukraine and regional security. Yotova advocated dialogue with Moscow, ne…
3. 02-11-2026
   Iotova’s Victory Reshapes Bulgaria’s Political Balance

   5 articles

   Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff with 57.6% of the vote, defeating pro-Western candidate Andrey Gyurov, who received 39.5%, and becoming the country’s first woman elected president. Previously vice president and already serving as acting president, Iotova was back…