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Black Sea drone ship attacks: Bulgaria links strikes to Russia; 11 sailors still missing

Bulgaria on Wednesday said Russia was likely behind a series of drone attacks on four commercial ships in the Black Sea, which sank two vessels over the past week. However, it admitted it had no proof of Moscow’s involvement. Rescue teams are still searching for 11 crew members missing after…

The Times of India · 56m ago

Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind Black Sea strikes as search for missing crew continues

The Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Dignity sank on Tuesday after it was hit by a military strike

The Independent UK · 4h ago

Second Drone Strike on Bulgarian Waters in Seven Days Leaves 11 Sailors Missing — Black Sea Shipping Updates

Eleven sailors are missing after drones sank the HS Dignity in Bulgaria's Black Sea zone — the second deadly strike in NATO waters in one week.

Latin Times · 19h ago

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From Sofia and Lisbon to Leuven and Verona: Europe’s 10 best city breaks for 2027

Bulgaria’s capital Sofia leads a new ranking of the 10 best city breaks in Europe, which also includes Lisbon in Portugal, Bristol in the UK, Leuven in Belgium and Verona and Italy.

Euronews · Oct 13

Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria coast, second strike in a week

A drone assault near the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria led to one ship's sinking and damage to another. The Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 was impacted, but all crew members were rescued unharmed. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev labeled the attacks intolerable and emphasized maritime security concerns. Similar incidents were recorded…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Black Sea drone attack on two ships condemned as ‘unacceptable’ escalation of Russian war

Bulgaria announced it will summon the Russian ambassador after two commercial ships hit by drone strikes

The Independent UK · Oct 13

At least 11 missing after two ships struck off Bulgaria in latest Black Sea attack, official says

Euronews · Oct 13

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Black Sea and black ops: How exposed is Europe to Ukraine war spillover?

The story is as underreported as it is consequential for the entire planet. Three Turkish-owned cargo ships out of Ukraine have been hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones. One, the Togo-flagged Alfa Watan, sunk on Tuesday off Bulgaria. Ten Egyptian and Syrian crew members are missing. For its…

France 24 · Oct 8

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky slams US and says Kyiv needs Starlink after Putin’s ‘horrifying’ bus attack

US envoys Steve Witkoff ‌and Jared Kushner are meeting Ukrainian ‌representatives in Miami on Friday

The Independent UK · Oct 8

‘Emerging Markets’ is obsolete: India, Taiwan and South Korea no longer fit neatly in the same box

Current classifications distinguishing between emerging and developed financial markets fall short of accuracy, as illustrated by South Korea and Taiwan's advanced economic standing. Meanwhile, Bulgaria's classification as a frontier market seems contradictory to its EU affiliation and growth. Therefore, a more sophisticated framework is crucial for investors, aiming to gain…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Bulgaria's president blames Russia's war in Ukraine for worsening security environment in Black Sea

Bulgaria’s president says that Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to a significant deterioration of the security environment in the Black Sea region

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Deadly drone attacks raise questions over Europe’s Black Sea defences

The European Union has a plan to safeguard the Black Sea. But days after drones wreaked havoc along Romania and Bulgaria’s coast, sinking commercial vessels and killing two people, questions loom over how Brussels can protect the sea.

Euronews · Oct 7

Europe Today: WHO says Siberia plague risk is low as drones sink Black Sea ships

The WHO says the risk of a plague epidemic is low after a lab worker died in Siberia. We report on the drone attacks that have sunk ships off Romania and Bulgaria in recent days. And: EU envoys are set to approve the biggest Russia sanctions package since 2022.

Euronews · Oct 7

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children killed while they slept among 25 dead in ‘vile birthday present’ for Putin

A Russian missile strike obliterates five-storey residential building in Pryluky

The Independent UK · Oct 7

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 7

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched

Bulgarian authorities investigating origin of drone attack on two vessels in Nato member’s exclusive economic zone. What we know on day 1,687

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia

Bulgaria’s prime minister says that two commercial vessels have been struck by drones in the first attack on shipping in the NATO member’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6

Scotland Under-21 boss and assistant see red in feisty success in Bulgaria

The Times of India · Oct 6

Drones strike two vessels in Bulgaria's economic zone; one ship sinks

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev revealed that drones targeted two commercial ships in Bulgaria's Exclusive Economic Zone, leading to alarming consequences. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank after critical damage, while the Able vessel from Palau caught fire. Remarkably, a Bulgarian ferry was able to rescue all 18 crew members, with…

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France 24 · Oct 6

Bulgaria searches for missing crew as drones hit two Black Sea ships

Bulgarian authorities on Tuesday launched a search for missing crew members of a boat that sank in its economic zone in the Black Sea after drones hit two merchant vessels. Black Sea shipping has been hit by growing fallout from the war in Ukraine in recent months.

Euronews · Oct 6

18 sailors rescued after drone attack in Black Sea

Eighteen sailors were rescued after drones struck two commercial vessels off Bulgaria.

Euronews · Oct 5

Medieval ruler Tsar Samuel’s remains return home to Bulgaria after 60 years

Czar Samuel’s bones are flown back to Sofia after 60 years in Greece, as both countries seal a deal to exchange historic religious relics.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

Greece returns priceless relics – and suggests UK should follow suit with Parthenon marbles

Greek PM hopes handover of Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria will persuade Britain that time has come for ‘truth, reason, justice and morality’

Euronews · Oct 3

Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says of Parthenon Marbles

Bulgaria's Rumen Radev said the two countries had left the shadows of the past behind them, and the 48 artefacts will go on display until 5 November before returning to the places they were taken from.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3

Wouter Vrancken reveals he turned down job offer worth double Hearts salary

HEARTS boss Wouter Vrancken revealed he turned down a job in Bulgaria worth double the offer by the Tynecastle club, but he knows he made the right decision.And he's blasted their pre-season build-up schedule, made before he arrived, because it left them seriously...

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece

The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria after decades of negotiations with Greece

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