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Bulgaria's First Female President Elected

Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria's presidential runoff, becoming the country's first elected female president per PBS.

Yotova portrayed herself as a 'president of peace' and secured victory amid political fatigue and minority concerns, according to Daily Sabah.

The election outcome marks a significant shift, with pro-Ukraine candidate losing the runoff to Yotova, who is perceived as Russia-friendly, reports United24media.

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01pbspbs.org · 2 NovInitial results suggest Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's 1st elected female president 02englishenglish.news.cn · 2 NovWhat Iotova's presidential election win means for Bulgaria 03dwdw.com · 2 NovIliana Yotova wins the presidential election in Bulgaria, portraying herself as the 'president of peace' 04dailysabahdailysabah.com · 2 NovIotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's 1st elected woman president | Daily Sabah 05dailysabahdailysabah.com · 2 NovBulgaria votes: Political fatigue, minority concerns | Daily Sabah 06united24mediaunited24media.com · 2 NovBulgaria Elects Russia-Friendly President Iliyana Yotova as Pro-Ukraine Candidate Loses Runoff 07reflectorreflector.com · 2 NovIliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president 08tdtnewstdtnews.com · 2 NovIliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president

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Here it turns on states: Iliana Yotova, president, pro-Ukraine candidate and Russia-friendly.

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The floor of states and force. In this briefing: Iliana Yotova, president, pro-Ukraine candidate, Russia-friendly, political fatigue, minority concerns.

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