Hey Iliana Iotova[a] (née Malinova; born 24 October 1964) is a Bulgarian politician and journalist who has served as the president of Bulgaria since January 2026. She is the first woman to hold the position. A member of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), Iotova previously served as the fifth vice president under President Rumen Radev from 2017 to 2026. Her Excellency Iliana Iotova Илияна Йотова Official presidential portrait of Iotova smiling and wearing a white shirt and a blue suit jacket. Official portrait, 2026 President of Bulgaria Incumbent Assumed office 23 January 2026 Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov Vice President Vacant Preceded by Rumen Radev Vice President of Bulgaria In office 22 January 2017 – 23 January 2026 President Rumen Radev Preceded by Margarita Popova Succeeded by Vacant Member of the European Parliament for Bulgaria In office 6 June 2007 – 16 January 2017 Preceded by New office Succeeded by Petar Kurumbashev Member of the National Assembly In office 18 August 2005 – 20 May 2007 Constituency 24th MMC - Sofia Personal details Born Iliana Malinova 24 October 1964 (age 61) Sofia, PR Bulgaria Party BSP (since 1997) Spouse Andrey Iotov (m. 1985) Children 1