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Radev: Russia has a motive for drone attacks on ships in Black Sea but Bulgaria cannot prove its guilt

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

Russia has a motive to be behind the drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, but Bulgaria cannot prove

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Defence Minister: Bulgaria expects by October 30 to join Nato’s initiative to counter drone threats

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Nato

Bulgaria expects to join Nato’s initiative to counter drone threats by October 30, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told Parliament on

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Bulgaria’s Lukoil refinery has sufficient reserves, PM Radev tells Parliament

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Roumen Radev

Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev told Parliament on October 13 that the Lukoil Neftochim refinery in Bourgas has sufficient reserves

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Bulgarian PM says investigation into arson of Starlink antennas near Sofia underway

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev confirmed on October 14 a case of arson of Starlink antennas near Sofia, but remained

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Dossier Commission: Four vice-presidential candidates in Bulgaria’s autumn elections worked for communist-era secret services

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026, Dossier Commission

Four of the candidates for vice president in Bulgaria’s autumn 2026 elections of a head of state worked for communist-era

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Drone strikes on vessels in Bulgaria’s EEZ: Crew of one ship rescued, some from second ship still missing

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

All 15 sailors from cargo vessel Chelsea 3, one of two ships hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea exclusive

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Bulgaria’s Defence Minister holds talks with Turkish, Romanian counterparts on security in Black Sea after latest drone attacks

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine

Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov spoke by phone on October 13 with Romania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National

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Bulgarian PM holds talks with Russian ambassador after latest drone attacks on vessels in Bulgaria’s EEZ

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev held a meeting on October 13 with Russian ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova regarding the drone attacks

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Opposition Democratic Bulgaria calls for hearing of PM, protest to Russian ambassador over drone attacks on vessels

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Opposition coalition Democratic Bulgaria put forward on October 13 five steps that it said need to be taken in response

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