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Bulgaria is holding the second round of its presidential election today, with citizens casting their votes for either current President Iliana Iotova or former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. The Interior Ministry has received over 400 reports of election violations, and there are initial claims of vote buying and problems with voting machines. Voter turnout in this round appears lower than in the first, though some analysts believe the close race between candidates could still…
Mediapool:
Bulgaria Votes in Presidential Run-off Election
Bulgaria is holding a run-off election for its president and vice president, with voting having commenced and no polling stations reported as being closed.
Sega:
Second Round Voting Begins with Lower Turnout Than First Round
The second round of voting has commenced with a lower voter turnout compared to the initial round, indicating reduced public engagement in the electoral process.
OFFNews:
Small Difference Between Candidates May Mobilize Voters, Says Alpha Research
According to Alpha Research, the narrow margin between the two presidential candidates could encourage more voters to participate in the election.
Capital:
Presidential Runoff: Iliana Iotova or Andrey Gyurov; Interior Ministry Reports…
The Ministry of Interior has reported 415 signals of election violations as Bulgaria heads into a presidential runoff between Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gyurov.
Dnevnik:
Presidential Election: Machine problems and first vote buying claims
Problems with voting machines and initial claims of vote buying are reported during the presidential election in Bulgaria. Candidates express their hopes for the future and contrast their platforms.
Dnevnik:
Results of the 2026 presidential runoff - how to follow them
Information is provided on how to follow the results of the 2026 presidential runoff election throughout the day, with updates on voting machine issues and candidate statements.
Mediapool:
Over 390 Election Violation Reports Received by Interior Ministry
The Bulgarian Interior Ministry has received over 390 reports of election violations during the presidential run-off.
Sega:
Bulgaria Elects President in Second Round
Bulgaria is holding a presidential election run-off.
OFFNews:
Vote Today, Tomorrow Will Be Too Late: Bulgaria Elects Its Seventh President
Bulgaria is holding its presidential election, with the article urging citizens to vote as it is a crucial moment for the country's future.
Capital:
How to Vote in the Presidential Runoff
A guide explains the procedures for voting in the upcoming presidential runoff election.
Dnevnik:
Andrey Gyurov: Today we can choose the future, not the past
Presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov states that today's vote is an opportunity to choose the future and not the past, framing the election as a choice for a stable and European Bulgaria.
Dnevnik:
Kosta Kostadinov: For the first time I voted 'against', not 'for'
Political leader Kostadin Kostadinov states that for the first time he voted against a candidate, rather than for one, indicating a shift in his political stance during the election.
Dnevnik:
Kandev: We voted for a true and new Bulgaria in a strong Europe
Candidate Kandev states that the vote was for a true and new Bulgaria within a strong Europe, with the vice presidential candidate also expressing a vote for progress.
Mediapool:
FT: Bulgaria Chooses Whether to Deepen Pro-Russian Stance
The Financial Times reports that Bulgaria is at a crossroads, deciding whether to increase its pro-Russian orientation.
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