Iliana Jotova

Black Sea drone attacks and maritime security escalation

27 clusters · 465 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Burgas forum showcases maritime security drones amid Black Sea tensions

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

Bulgaria–North Macedonia Iva Mihaylova extradition dispute

19 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Maxim Dimitrievski affirms judicial exams will remain in Macedonian

The dispute over Bulgarian citizen Iva Mihaylova’s medical access and legal status has escalated into an international matter. The crisis originated following a fatal head-on collision between Kočani and Štip, North Mace

Bulgarian 2026 presidential race updates

31 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Iliana Jotova advocates for maintaining Bulgaria's strategy toward North Macedonia

The 2026 Bulgarian presidential contest has intensified as candidates formalize their runs and party endorsements solidify. Incumbent President Iliana Jotova, who officially announced her candidacy, maintains a strong po

Black Sea maritime security concerns

10 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: European Parliament delegation visits Bulgaria over Black Sea security

Bulgarian political leaders have called for increased international and European cooperation to address escalating security threats in the Black Sea region. President Iliana Jotova has advocated for a collective response

North Macedonia-Bulgaria EU accession and diplomatic talks

19 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia and Slovakia reaffirm support for EU integration

Efforts to resolve the diplomatic deadlock between North Macedonia and Bulgaria regarding EU accession have transitioned into a direct dialogue, though significant obstacles remain. While North Macedonian Prime Minister

Bulgarian military anniversaries

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

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