Bulgarians Elect President During Black Sea Tensions
Bulgarians are voting for their new president on Sunday. This election is taking place as Russia's war in Ukraine is felt near Bulgaria's coast on the Black Sea.
Two main candidates, Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gyurov, are leading the polls. Recently, drone attacks happened near Bulgaria's coast, hurting merchant ships and sailors. Both candidates have condemned these attacks, but they disagree on how Bulgaria should handle the wider war in Ukraine. The president has important duties, like leading the army and signing treaties.
It is expected that no candidate will win the election in the first round. A second round of voting, a run-off, will likely happen later in November. The election results will show how Bulgarians feel about their country's relationship with Russia and the West.