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Watch: Unseen images of drone sinking Greek tanker off Bulgarian coast

Russia is suspected of being behind a recent wave of attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Black Sea.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Initial results show Bulgaria's president Yotova wins runoff election

According to the count by several polling agencies, Yotova received 58% of the vote. If confirmed by official results, she would become Bulgaria’s first elected female head of state.

1 November 2026

Europe News

Yotova narrowly ahead in first round of Bulgarian presidential vote

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.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, the transport ministry said.

19 October 2026

Europe News

Bulgarian PM breaks ranks 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.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Romania says seven people missing after fire on 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."

15 October 2026

Europe News

At least 11 missing after two ships struck off Bulgaria in Black Sea

Similar 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.

13 October 2026

Europe News

Bulgarian PM says drone attack is 'flagrant' breach of maritime law

The EU pledged "full solidarity" with its eastern members as the search went on for the sunken vessel's crew, and no one has yet been blamed for the strikes.

6 October 2026

Europe News

Bulgaria calls off search for 10 missing sailors after their ship sank

A second vessel hit in the same strike is still on fire and expected to go down, as Bulgaria's president convenes her national security council.

6 October 2026

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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.

5 October 2026

Culture news

Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says

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.

3 October 2026

The Europe Conversation

Bulgarian PM hits back against pro-Moscow label in Euronews interview

The Bulgarian prime minister is principal among EU leaders calling for talks with Moscow over its war on Ukraine, earning him a pro-Russia label.

1 October 2026

Europe News

Bulgaria passes law protecting journalists from abusive lawsuits

Most SLAPPs are for defamation or reputational harm and tend to be used by those rich and powerful enough to afford the necessary lawyers' fees.

30 September 2026

Europe News

Bulgarian PM urges EU dialogue with Russia to avert nuclear attack

"We always need to think about the worst-case scenario," Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Euronews' Defence Summit, warning of the risk of a Russian nuclear attack if tensions with Europe escalate.

30 September 2026

Europe News

Bulgaria's battery boom pays off as drought hits power plants

Low administrative hurdles, a receptive market for clean energy and EU funding are among the reasons expert cite for the country's leading green energy role in the region.

24 September 2026

Earth News

Europe's clean air crisis: Cities act to cut pollution deaths

From London's ULEZ to Sofia's clean air zone, European cities are proving that cleaner air is achievable – but there's still much work to do.

21 September 2026