### [2026-07-31](/feed/2026/07/31/index.md)

##### 2026 Bulgarian presidential election
# The Bulgaria National Assembly sets October 25th as the date for the presidential election. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/bulgaria-election-president-radev-yotova-october-01424a34100517745ed30d2c15ffc9a4)

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