Initial results suggest Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's 1st elected female president
Former interim Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov conceded defeat.
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova secured a decisive victory in the presidential election, securing 57.6% of the vote compared to her opponent Andrey Gyurov's 39.5%, according to official results. The election, seen as a referendum on the country's foreign policy and stance on the Ukraine conflict, saw Yotova portray herself as the "president of peace" and oppose military aid to Ukraine.
The campaign revealed divisions among Bulgarian voters, with younger individuals favoring Gyurov and older voters supporting Yotova. The outcome highlights the country's complex political landscape and the diverse opinions surrounding foreign policy and Ukraine's war.
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