HISTORICAL FACTS: Black sea - The Untold Story

Bulgaria's Yotova narrowly leads Gyurov in first round of presidential election, according to exit polls

The campaign has focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an increase in drone attacks on commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast in the Black Sea, as well as rising energy prices and inflation.

Euronews · Oct 25

A drone hit and sank a cargo vessel in new Black Sea attack near Romania, killing 1

A drone attack has hit and sunk a cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and leaving three missing

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Romania blames Russia as drone strike sinks cargo ship in Black Sea; 1 dead, 3 missing

In a recent incident near Romania’s Black Sea coast, a drone strike led to the sinking of the Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv. Tragically, one sailor lost his life, and three others are still unaccounted for, raising alarm over regional shipping security. Amid a spate of assaults on vessels, Romania has…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks

Mounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargo

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20

Kallas: Russian Black Sea strikes deepen ‘perfect storm’ for world food supplies

Ukraine is losing an estimated €60 million a day in export earnings as Moscow is accused of targetting the routes it uses to ship grain abroad.

Euronews · Oct 20

Ukraine in talks with India, other partners to open Black Sea grain corridor

Ukraine is engaged in discussions with Turkey, Egypt, and India regarding Black Sea agricultural exports. The country's food exports heavily depend on its Black Sea ports for shipping capacity. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that Russia opposes these negotiations despite intermediary calls. Kyiv is also seeking the European Union's support to…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Drones Turn the Black Sea Into Earth's Deadliest Waters as Suspected Russian Strikes Creep Toward NATO Shores

At least six commercial vessels were targeted in the Black Sea within 10 days, leaving seafarers dead or missing and prompting NATO allies to strengthen regional defences.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Ukraine unleashes 1,000+ drones on Russia

Ukrainian drone attacks sparked fires at two oil facilities in St Petersburg on Sunday, killing one person and injuring five others, as Russia claimed to have downed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across its territory, occupied Crimea and the Black Sea.

The Times of India · Oct 18

Intensifying drone attacks on ships in Black Sea bring war ever closer to Nato shores

Six attacks in 10 days by suspected Russian drones mark dramatic escalation in maritime conflict

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Tee off in Europe’s most underrated golf holiday destinations

If you’re looking to book a European golfing holiday away from the traditional hotspots, then pack your clubs and head to underrated destinations like Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Gimsøya in Norway or Costa Navarino in Greece.

Euronews · Oct 18