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Gyurov launches presidential bid for October 25 election

9/2/2026

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Former interim Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov announced his presidential candidacy for the October 25 election.
He will run with former Interior Ministry chief secretary Georgi Kandev, announcing the ticket in Gotse Delchev.
Their platform lists EU integration, economic competence, national independence, and security and public order.
Acting President Iliana Iotova, supported by Progressive Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Socialist Party, will face Gyurov.

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Former interim Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov announced his presidential candidacy for the October 25 election.
He will run with former Interior Ministry chief secretary Georgi Kandev, announcing the ticket in Gotse Delchev.
Their platform lists EU integration, economic competence, national independence, and security and public order.
Acting President Iliana Iotova, supported by Progressive Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Socialist Party, will face Gyurov.