Acting President Iliana Yotova secured an apparent victory in Bulgaria. You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, becoming the country’s first elected female president. Her victory reinforces Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s political direction, including. Acting President Iliana Yotova is winner in the country's presidential runoff, early returns show, and her opponent has conceded.