Low voter turnout in Bulgaria triggers presidential run-off

Record low turnout in Sunday’s Bulgarian elections mean voters are expected to head to the polls on November 1 to cast ballots in a presidential run-off. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. (0500-1800 GMT), with official results expected within 48 hours, but voter turnout was less than 40%, far short of the 50% required.  Voters