Bulgarians vote in presidential run-off amid Black Sea tensions
Bulgaria is holding the second round of its presidential election on 1 November. Voters are weighing economic challenges and attacks on ships in the Black Sea, while turnout is at a record low.
Bulgaria is holding the run-off round of its presidential election on 1 November, with voters choosing the country's next head of state. The vote takes place amid heightened tensions around the Black Sea, and the race has been marked by record low turnout.
What is shaping voters' choices
According to Al Jazeera, voters are weighing two main issues as they decide how to cast their ballots: the country's economic challenges and attacks on ships in the Black Sea. Both topics have come to the fore in the campaign.
Low participation
The run-off is distinguished by record low voter turnout. That means the choice of head of state may be decided by a relatively small share of the electorate.
The source gives no further details about the candidates, the results or the specific attacks on ships, so these matters are not covered here. Once the votes have been counted, it will become clear which candidate has won.
