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Bulgarian incumbent president faces pro-Western reformist in runoff on Sunday

Bulgaria’s presidential race heads to a runoff after a tight contest between incumbent Iliana Yotova and opposition candidate Andrey Gyurov

The Independent UK · Oct 26

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

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

Bulgarian PM breaks ranks with EU leaders to back Trump-Putin diesel deal

Despite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement.

Euronews · Oct 15

Romania says seven people missing after fire on San Marino-flagged tanker in Black Sea

The incidents have renewed scrutiny of Europe's ability to protect shipping and critical infrastructure in the Black Sea, more than a year after the EU launched a strategy to strengthen security in the region. Romania's president warns that "there will surely be a reaction."

Euronews · Oct 15

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 · Oct 14

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 · Oct 14

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky ‘betrayed’ by Trump as Musk claims Starlink restrictions down to US

Zelensky spoke of his frustration over Trump in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Wednesday night

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy decries ‘absolutely unjust’ lack of warning from allies after Kyiv plant strike

Donald Trump has denied intelligence sharing with Ukraine had stopped, while demanding that Kyiv halts strikes on Russian refineries. What we know on day 1,694

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14

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 · Oct 13