Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev formally steps down
epa12675031 Outgoing Bulgarian President Rumen Radev (L) and Vice President Iliana Iotova (not pictured) inspect the honour guard during a formal handover ceremony in Sofia, Bulgaria, 23 January 2026. Radev officially stepped down from office following his sudden resignation on 19 January, a move intended to resolve the country's ongoing political crisis and pave the way for snap parliamentary elections. EPA/BORISLAV TROSHEV
