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Bulgaria is set to hold presidential elections on October 25, with Iliana Iotova leading in polls against Andrei Gyurov. The election campaign has focused on issues like the Ukraine war and relations with Russia. Iotova, currently the acting president, is supported by the left-wing coalition, while Gyurov represents the reformist opposition. A second round is likely, as a candidate needs a majority and over 50% voter turnout to win outright. The election occurs amid ongoing tensions regarding security in the Black Sea region, with recent drone attacks on commercial vessels. Iotova advocates for negotiations to achieve peace in Ukraine.