Second round of the presidential election is taking place in Bulgaria, with acting president Iliana Yotova and former interim prime minister Andrei Girov competing for the role of head of the Republic. In the first round on October 25, Yotova led her rival by 2.8 percentage points, but voter turnout was only 23%. The vote comes amid economic difficulties and security threats in the Black Sea, where attacks resembling chemical weapons on merchant ships have become more frequent. Yotova advocates for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine while also supporting the development of relations with Moscow. Girov, on the other hand, declares the need for a more decisive stance toward Russia and supports strengthening cooperation with Ukraine and NATO. Election results are expected on November 2. Yotova's victory would keep the presidency for a representative of the political camp of the current prime minister Radb, while Girov represents the pro‑Western reformist opposition. hakkin.az contact

Second round of the presidential election is taking place in Bulgaria, with acting president Iliana Yotova and former interim prime minister Andrei Girov competing for the role of head of the Republic. In the first round on October 25, Yotova led her rival by 2.8 percentage points, but voter turnout was only 23%. The vote comes amid economic difficulties and security threats in the Black Sea, where attacks resembling chemical weapons on merchant ships have become more frequent. Yotova advocates for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine while also supporting the development of relations with Moscow. Girov, on the other hand, declares the need for a more decisive stance toward Russia and supports strengthening cooperation with Ukraine and NATO. Election results are expected on November 2. Yotova's victory would keep the presidency for a representative of the political camp of the current prime minister Radb, while Girov represents the pro‑Western reformist opposition. hakkin.az contact