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Escalating drone and missile incursions in Black Sea region

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Latest: Moldova airspace violated by paramotor aircraft

The frequency of drone and missile-related incidents in the Black Sea region has increased, escalating diplomatic tensions between Bucharest, Chisinau, and Moscow. In September 2026, incursions led to drone crashes in Ro

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Black Sea drone attacks and maritime security escalation

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Latest: Russia accused of Black Sea drone attack on cargo ship

Security in the Black Sea has escalated following a series of drone strikes targeting commercial shipping within Bulgarian, Romanian, and Turkish waters. Throughout late 2026, multiple merchant vessels have been targeted

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Bulgarian defense infrastructure and maritime security

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Latest: Bulgarian Defense Minister criticizes European Parliament drone resolution

Bulgaria has taken steps to bolster its domestic aerial defense and protect critical infrastructure following security concerns. Initially, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced that Bulgaria would decline particip

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Bulgarian and Black Sea security developments

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Latest: Bulgaria and France to establish Black Sea security hub

Bulgaria is facing heightened political, economic, and maritime security concerns. In the Black Sea, escalating tensions and hybrid threats have intensified. Political analyst Dimitar Bechev warns that recent drone incid

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Black Sea drone attack on Chelsea-3 vessel

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Latest: Bulgaria investigates debris found on Chelsea 3 vessel

The Maltese-flagged vessel Chelsea-3, which was struck by drones in the Black Sea on October 13, has been towed to the port of Burgas, Bulgaria, following a high-risk salvage operation. All 15 crew members—comprising sev

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Repatriation and scientific study of Tsar Samuel's remains

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Latest: Bulgarian Ministry of Defense withholds final costs for Tsar Samuil repatriation

Greece and Bulgaria have finalized a historic agreement for the mutual exchange of cultural and anthropological heritage. During a ceremony at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki, Greek Prime Minister Kyriako

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Bulgarian military anniversaries

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Latest: Bulgaria marks Military Parachutist Day and 82nd combat anniversary

Bulgaria is observing significant military anniversaries. One commemoration marks the 82nd anniversary of the first combat deployment of the Parachute Company, which occurred in 1944 during the battle at Strazhin. The ev

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Bulgaria air defense modernization

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Latest: Bulgaria approves 1.1 billion euro purchase of German IRIS-T air defense systems

Following drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea within its Exclusive Economic Zone, Bulgaria initiated a major modernization of its air defense capabilities. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced plans to p

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Bulgaria passes law to protect against SLAPP lawsuits

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Latest: Bulgaria passes law to protect journalists from SLAPP lawsuits

The Bulgarian Parliament has passed legislation designed to protect journalists, activists, and other public-interest actors from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). These legal actions are often uti

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