Bulgaria is holding its presidential elections today, October 25, 2026, with polling stations open across the country to elect the next president and vice president. Initial reports indicate a very low voter turnout, and political analysts are suggesting that the vote could be seen as a referendum on the current government. A runoff is widely predicted due to the competitive field of candidates. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has reported minor technical issues with some voting machines…

Mediapool: Dobromir Zhivkov: If the presidential vote becomes a vote of no confidence in…

Political analyst Dobromir Zhivkov suggests that if the presidential election is perceived as a referendum on the current government, the outcome might differ from expectations.

Sega: Bulgaria Votes: Presidential Elections 2026

Bulgaria is holding its presidential elections in 2026, with initial reports indicating low turnout.

Capital: Presidential Elections Begin, Runoff Predicted

The first round of the presidential elections in Bulgaria has started, with predictions indicating a likely runoff.

Dnevnik: Presidential Elections 2026: Voter Turnout Very Low

Bulgarian presidential elections saw very low voter turnout. Officials like Andrey Gyurov and Bozhidar Bojanov commented on the electoral process and the choice voters face.

Mediapool: Bulgaria is electing its president and vice president

Citizens across Bulgaria are participating in the election to choose their next president and vice president.

Sega: Low Interest in Ballot Boxes at Election Start

There is a reported lack of interest in the ballot boxes at the beginning of the election day in Bulgaria.

OFFNews: Dobromir Zhivkov: If the presidential vote turns into a vote of no confidence…

Political analyst Dobromir Zhivkov comments on the potential implications of the presidential vote being perceived as a referendum on the current government.

OFFNews: Bulgaria votes for president, polling stations open

The presidential elections in Bulgaria have commenced, with all polling stations now open.

Mediapool: First problems with voting machines in Burgas

Initial technical issues have been reported with voting machines in the city of Burgas on election day.

Mediapool: CEC: Election day started normally, 12 voting machines have technical problems

The Central Election Commission (CEC) reported that the election day began without major incidents, though 12 voting machines experienced technical difficulties.

Businessman and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Slavi Binev was shot and killed in Sofia on Friday, October 24, 2026. Authorities have detained three individuals in connection with the murder, two of whom are reportedly Turkish citizens. Binev, who was also the chairman of the Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation, was a controversial figure with alleged links to organized crime.

Sega: Slavi Binev Was Shot in Sofia

Slavi Binev was shot in Sofia.

OFFNews: The detained for the murder of Binev were his guests, two are Turkish citizens

Authorities have detained individuals in connection with the murder of businessman Slavi Binev, with two of the suspects being Turkish nationals.

OFFNews: Businessman Slavi Binev killed (updating)

The businessman Slavi Binev has been reported killed.

Capital: Slavi Binev Assassinated, Three Detained

Politician Slavi Binev has been assassinated, and three individuals have been detained in connection with the incident.

The satirical Facebook pages 'Puyllo', 'BG Elves', and 'Kopeikin', known for irritating authorities, have been deleted again. However, reports indicate that these pages, which were also removed yesterday, have reappeared.

OFFNews: Satirical pages "Puyllo", "BG Elves" and "Kopeikin" removed again

The satirical pages "Puyllo", "BG Elves" and "Kopeikin", which have been irritating the authorities, have been deleted again.

Sega: Three Facebook Pages Taken Down Yesterday Reappear

Three Facebook pages that were removed yesterday have reappeared.

Prosecutors in Bulgaria have failed to elect members to the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) in the first round of voting.

Sega: Prosecutors Did Not Elect VSS Members in First Round

Prosecutors failed to elect members to the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) in the first round.

The long-standing debate in Bulgaria regarding its geopolitical stance, particularly between aligning with Russia or the West, has escalated.

Sega: The Eternal Bulgarian Dilemma 'Are We with Russia or the West' Escalates

The ongoing debate in Bulgaria about its geopolitical alignment, specifically between Russia and the West, has intensified.

Presidential candidates in Bulgaria have collectively raised 1.36 million euros to fund their election campaigns.

Sega: Presidential Candidates Raised 1.36 Million Euros for Their Campaigns

The presidential candidates in Bulgaria have collectively raised 1.36 million euros for their election campaigns.