Baba Vanga's 2026 predictions of alien contact and World War III

Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, often called the "Nostradamus of the Balkans," is credited by followers with a series of unverified forecasts for 2026. The predictions, reported by media outlets such as WION, include a first encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence in November 2026, described as a large spacecraft entering Earth's atmosphere, and the possibility of contact with an unidentified civilization already on the planet.

Vanga also foresees a wave of natural catastrophes that could affect 7‑8 % of the Earth's surface, combining massive earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, tsunamis and severe weather. In the geopolitical realm, she predicts the onset of World War III, citing a Chinese annexation of Taiwan and a direct confrontation between Russia and the United States, potentially triggering a worldwide financial crash and rapid AI-driven disruption.

These claims lack documented evidence from Vanga herself and remain speculative, but they continue to generate public interest and discussion about future global risks.