Iliana Iotova Wins Bulgaria Presidency, Defeats Pro-West Rival
Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria's presidential runoff, defeating pro-Western candidate Andrey Gyurov. Her campaign focused on improving livelihoods, promoting peace, and addressing future challenges. Iotova becomes the first woman directly elected president by Bulgarians. The election saw low turnout amid political divisions over Bulgaria's ties with Russia and security concerns after recent Black Sea drone attacks.
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