Presidential elections in Bulgaria

Oct 25, 2026

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BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C) talks to journalists at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president Sofia Bulgaria - ZUMAt113 20261025_zaa_t113_076 Copyright: xIgorxLinkinx
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C front) is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president Sofia Bulgaria - ZUMAt113 20261025_zaa_t113_073 Copyright: xIgorxLinkinx
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C) talks to journalists at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president Sofia Bulgaria - ZUMAt113 20261025_zaa_t113_072 Copyright: xIgorxLinkinx
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president Sofia Bulgaria - ZUMAt113 20261025_zaa_t113_069 Copyright: xIgorxLinkinx
Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov speaks to the press following the first round of the presidential election, in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 25, 2026. A presidential runoff election is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov speaks to the press following the first round of the presidential election, in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 25, 2026. A presidential runoff election is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov speaks to the press following the first round of the presidential election, in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 25, 2026. A presidential runoff election is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov speaks to the press following the first round of the presidential election, in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 25, 2026. A presidential runoff election is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov speaks to the press following the first round of the presidential election, in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 25, 2026. A presidential runoff election is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov speaks to the press following the first round of the presidential election, in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 25, 2026. A presidential runoff election is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
President Elections in Bulgaria A women casts her vote at a polling stationt during the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria on 25 October, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
Voters cast ballots as presidential election gets underway in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY – MANDATORY CREDIT - BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT PRESS CENTER HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) PLOVDIV, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev speaks to press after casting his ballot in the presidential election at a polling station on October 25, 2026. Bulgarian Government Press Center Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBulgarianxGovernmentxPressxCenterx
Voters cast ballots as presidential election gets underway in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY – MANDATORY CREDIT - BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT PRESS CENTER HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev casts his ballot during the presidential election at a polling station in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. Bulgarian Government Press Center Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBulgarianxGovernmentxPressxCenterx
Voters cast ballots as presidential election gets underway in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY – MANDATORY CREDIT - BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT PRESS CENTER HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev casts his ballot during the presidential election at a polling station in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. Bulgarian Government Press Center Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxBulgarianxGovernmentxPressxCenterx
President Elections in Bulgaria Incumbent Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova is seen on a phone screen as she speaks with journalists after casting her vote in the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria Incumbent Bulgarian President Iliana after casting her vote in the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria Incumbent President Iliana speaks with journalists after casting her vote in the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria A woman casts her vote at a polling station during the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria A woman casts her vote at a polling station during the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria Incumbent Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova casts her ballot during the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria Incumbent Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova speaks with journalists after casting her vote in the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria A man casts his vote at a polling station during the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
President Elections in Bulgaria A man casts his vote at a polling station during the first round of the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 25, 2026. Nearly 6.6 million eligible voters are set to elect the seventh president of Bulgaria in the first round of voting. Sofia Bulgaria Copyright: xMatrixxImagesx xVassilxDonevx
(261025) -- SOFIA, Oct. 25, 2026 -- Bulgarian citizens vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 25, 2026. Bulgarians went to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president. As many as 6.59 million voters are eligible to choose from 27 candidates, including incumbent President Iliana Iotova, according to the country s Central Election Commission. Polling stations across the country opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) and are scheduled to close at 8:00 p.m. The first exit polls may be released immediately after voting ends, while the official results must be announced no later than Tuesday evening. ) BULGARIA-SOFIA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-VOTING LinxHao
(261025) -- SOFIA, Oct. 25, 2026 -- A staff member checks information during the presidential election at a polling station in Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 25, 2026. Bulgarians went to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president. As many as 6.59 million voters are eligible to choose from 27 candidates, including incumbent President Iliana Iotova, according to the country s Central Election Commission. Polling stations across the country opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) and are scheduled to close at 8:00 p.m. The first exit polls may be released immediately after voting ends, while the official results must be announced no later than Tuesday evening. ) BULGARIA-SOFIA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-VOTING LinxHao
(261025) -- SOFIA, Oct. 25, 2026 -- Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev is pictured during the presidential election at a polling station in Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 25, 2026. Bulgarians went to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president. As many as 6.59 million voters are eligible to choose from 27 candidates, including incumbent President Iliana Iotova, according to the country s Central Election Commission. Polling stations across the country opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) and are scheduled to close at 8:00 p.m. The first exit polls may be released immediately after voting ends, while the official results must be announced no later than Tuesday evening. ) BULGARIA-SOFIA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-VOTING LinxHao
(261025) -- SOFIA, Oct. 25, 2026 -- A Bulgarian citizen registers for voting during the presidential election at a polling station in Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 25, 2026. Bulgarians went to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president. As many as 6.59 million voters are eligible to choose from 27 candidates, including incumbent President Iliana Iotova, according to the country s Central Election Commission. Polling stations across the country opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) and are scheduled to close at 8:00 p.m. The first exit polls may be released immediately after voting ends, while the official results must be announced no later than Tuesday evening. ) BULGARIA-SOFIA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-VOTING LinxHao
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A man casts his ballot at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A man casts his ballot at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A man casts his ballot at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A man casts his ballot at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A woman casts her ballot at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A man casts his ballot at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A woman casts her ballot at a polling station with her dog during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
Presidential elections in Bulgaria SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: A woman casts her ballot at a polling station during Bulgaria s presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. A total of 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs are participating in the election. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933401
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C front) is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933398
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C) talks to journalists at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933258
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C) talks to journalists at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933256
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C front) is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933398
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C) talks to journalists at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933258
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C) talks to journalists at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933256
BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933401
Bulgarian President Iotova casts ballot in presidential election SOFIA, BULGARIA - OCTOBER 25: Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova casts her ballot in the presidential election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 25, 2026. Hristo Vladev Anadolu Sofia Bulgaria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxHristoxVladevx

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BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933401

BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C front) is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933398

BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova (C front) is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933398

BULGARIA, SOFIA - OCTOBER 25, 2026: Bulgaria s incumbent president Iliana Iotova is seen at a polling station during the 2026 Bulgarian presidential election. On 25 October, the Bulgarians went to the polls to elect the country s president and vice president. Igor Lenkin TASS 99933401