The official results of the Bulgarian presidential runoff election confirmed Iliana Iotova's victory with 57.6% of the vote. Her opponent, Andrey Gurov, received 39.5%, with a voter turnout of 29.1%. The 'None of the above' option garnered 2.951% of the votes.

Dnevnik: Bulgarian Presidential Election Results

The results of the Bulgarian presidential election show Iliana Iotova with 57.6% of the vote and Andrey Gurov with 39.5%, with a 29.1% voter turnout. The 'None of the above' option received 2.951%.

The Rumen Radev government is facing criticism as the national budget deficit reportedly reached 4%, with the Ministry of Finance reporting a 2.8% of GDP deficit by the end of September. Politician Dimitrov criticized the ruling parties' spending habits. Meanwhile, Petar Vitanov, Chair of the "Progressive Bulgaria" parliamentary group, announced that the 2027 budget will be presented on Friday.

OFFNews: 2027 Budget to be Presented on Friday, Announces Petar Vitanov

The 2027 budget will be presented on Friday, announced Petar Vitanov, a politician involved in budget discussions.

Sega: Radev Government's New 'Success': Budget Deficit Reaches 4%

The Radev government has been criticized for a new 'success' which has brought the national budget deficit to 4%.

Mediapool: Dimitrov on Ruling Parties: They Spend Like Mad with a Machine Gun, Then Fight…

Politician Dimitrov criticizes the government's spending habits, likening them to reckless use of a machine gun, followed by inefficient efforts to control prices.

OFFNews: MF Reports Budget Deficit of 2.8% of GDP by End of September

The Ministry of Finance has reported a budget deficit of 2.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of the end of September.

Bulgarian Europrosecutors have reportedly sent a case deemed lost to Laura Codruța Kövesi, the Chief European Prosecutor. Separately, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev has accused the Bulgarian National Audit Office of protecting politician Delyan Peevski, who is also the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms and a Member of the National Assembly.

Sega: Bulgarian Europrosecutors Send Kovesi a Lost Case

Bulgarian Europrosecutors have reportedly sent a case deemed lost to Laura Codruța Kövesi, the chief European prosecutor.

Mediapool: Demerzhiev: The Audit Chamber Protects Peevski

Official Demerzhiev has stated that the Bulgarian National Audit Office is protecting politician Delyan Peevski.

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has decided that the price of natural gas will increase by 32.52% starting November 1st.

OFFNews: Natural Gas Price Increases by 32.52% from November 1st, EWRC Decides

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has decided that the price of natural gas will increase by 32.52% starting November 1st.

The construction cost of the Hemus highway has risen by an additional 800 million Bulgarian leva since the previous GERB government, yet the highway remains incomplete.

Mediapool: Hemus Highway Cost Increases by 800 Million BGN After GERB, Still No Highway

The construction cost of the Hemus highway has risen by an additional 800 million Bulgarian leva since the previous GERB government, yet the highway remains incomplete.

An incident where a man allegedly killed a pet dog with a kick in Sofia has sparked protests, with hundreds of people taking to the streets in Sofia and the Krastova Vada neighborhood.

Mediapool: Man Kills Pet Dog with a Kick in Sofia, Hundreds Protest

An incident where a man allegedly killed a pet dog with a kick in Sofia has sparked protests, with hundreds of people taking to the streets.

OFFNews: Protest in Krastova Vada After Man Kills Dog with a Kick

A protest is occurring in the Krastova Vada neighborhood following an incident where a man allegedly killed a puppy by kicking it.

Bulgaria has received the first 5 'Stryker' armored vehicles from the United States as part of a multi-billion dollar contract.

Sega: Bulgaria Receives First 5 Stryker Vehicles from US

Bulgaria has received the first 5 'Stryker' armored vehicles from the United States as part of a multi-billion dollar contract.

Heavy rains are causing floods across Bulgaria, with cold temperatures also predicted.

OFFNews: Floods Hit All of Bulgaria; Cold Weather Expected

Heavy rains are causing floods across Bulgaria, with cold temperatures also predicted.

A dispute has erupted at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) following the rector's dismissal of respected faculty members.

Dnevnik: Conflict at UNWE After Rector Fires Respected Lecturers

A dispute has erupted at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) following the rector's dismissal of respected faculty members.