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Von der Leyen to pledge new support for Romania and Bulgaria

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Romania and Bulgaria on November 9 and 10, the EC

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Bulgaria 

Defence Ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye condemn drone attacks in Black Sea, call for immediate cessation

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Romania, Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine

Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye strongly condemn the drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and call for an

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Europe 

Drone strike sinks merchant ship off Romania’s coast, one dead, three missing

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Ukraine

A sailor is dead and three are missing after a drone strike on October 23 sank the Comoros-flagged merchant ship

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Europe 

Nato to send additional assets to the Black Sea region

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Romania

Nato will be sending additional assets to the Black Sea region, including support for surveillance, reconnaissance, and forensics, Alliance spokesperson

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye to expand tasks in Black Sea in framework of Nato Mine Countermeasures Group

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Romania, Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine

Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye will expand the scope of the tasks they perform in the Black Sea within the framework

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Bulgaria 

Defence Minister: Nato aircraft are expected to arrive in Bulgaria due to increased attacks on vessels

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Nato partner aircraft are expected to arrive in Bulgaria due to the increased attacks on ships in the Black Sea,

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Europe 

Romanian Air Force F-16s shoot down two drones in country’s airspace

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones in Romanian airspace on October 17, the country’s Ministry of

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Europe 

EU leaders blame Russia for attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Conclusions adopted by European Union heads of state and government squarely place the blame on Russia for attacks on civilian

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Bulgaria 

Defence Minister: Bulgaria has asked Nato to strengthen capabilities in the Black Sea region

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria has requested aviation, anti-aircraft missile systems, anti-drone systems and patrol aviation from its Nato allies, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov

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