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Iliana Iotova has won the first round of Bulgaria's presidential elections but will face Andrei Ghiurov in a runoff due to lack of majority. Iotova received approximately 35.3% of the votes, while Ghiurov garnered around 32.4%. The second round is scheduled for November 1, with Iotova currently serving as president until January 2027. She is known for her support of dialogue with Moscow and previously served as a journalist and MEP. Ghiurov, a former interim prime minister, will challenge her in the upcoming election.