Following recent drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea near Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Navy is investigating a potential Ukrainian origin for the attacks, while other authorities are split on whether the drones were Russian or Ukrainian. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, has explicitly stated that Russia is responsible. In response, Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the acquisition of five additional IRIS-T air defense systems, and President Iliana Iotova convened a…

Mediapool: Bulgarian Navy Claims Ship Attack Could Be Ukrainian

The Bulgarian Navy is investigating a maritime incident stating that the attack on the ships could potentially be Ukrainian, though investigations are ongoing.

OFFNews: Authorities Hesitate: 50/50 Chance Russian or Ukrainian Drones Sank Ships

Bulgarian authorities are reportedly in a state of uncertainty regarding the identity of the drones that sank ships, with a 50/50 assessment pointing to either Russian or Ukrainian origin.

Capital: Drones Reach Bulgarian Waters

Drones attacked ships near the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, escalating provocations towards NATO. President Yotova has convened a Consultative Council of the National Security.

Dnevnik: Redev: Bulgaria to buy five more IRIS-T air defense systems

Bulgaria is set to acquire five additional IRIS-T air defense systems, as announced by Defense Minister Atanas Redev.

Mediapool: Two Merchant Ships Hit Near Bulgaria; President Unaware of Attacker

Two commercial ships were struck near the Bulgarian coast, with President Radev stating he was unaware of the source of the attack, prompting a National Security Advisory Council meeting convened by Deputy President Yotova.

Sega: Zelensky: We Clarified with Bulgaria It's About a Russian Combined Attack

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Bulgaria was informed that the situation involved a Russian combined attack.

Sega: Russian Drones Hit Ships in Our Waters

Russian drones have struck ships located within Bulgarian territorial waters.

Mediapool: Ship Damaged by Russia Drifts Towards Bulgarian Coast

An unmanaged vessel, reportedly damaged by a Russian attack, is currently drifting towards the Bulgarian coastline.

Sega: Search Operation for Crew of Sunken Ship Terminated

The search operation for the crew of a sunken ship has been called off.

OFFNews: Zelensky: Russian Drones Hit Ships in Bulgarian Waters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian drones were responsible for striking ships located within Bulgarian territorial waters.

OFFNews: Deal for 5 Anti-Aircraft Missile Systems Expected Within Weeks, Radev Announces

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced that an agreement for five anti-aircraft missile systems is anticipated within the next few weeks.

Dnevnik: Gyurov criticizes Prime Minister and President: Bulgarian territory is not…

Georgi Gyurov has criticized the Bulgarian Prime Minister and President, stating that the country's territory is not being adequately protected.

Bulgaria's real estate market has seen a notable contraction, with a 22% decrease in deals over the past year.

Sega: Real Estate Market Collapses - Deals Down 22% Annually

Bulgaria's real estate market has seen a significant decline, with a 22% drop in deals over the past year, indicating a market contraction.

The Fiscal Council has recommended that the Bulgarian state plan its budget more cautiously and maintain buffers to prepare for potential future crises.

Capital: Fiscal Council: State Should Plan Budget More Cautiously with Buffers for Crisis

The Fiscal Council advises the state to plan the budget more cautiously, maintaining buffers to prepare for potential crises.

A report highlights Bulgaria's unexpectedly strong position regarding its national debt, categorizing the country as a 'surprising debt outlier'.

Capital: Bulgaria: The Surprising Debt Outlier

Highlights Bulgaria's unexpectedly strong position regarding national debt.

OBB bank has issued a warning to its customers regarding an increase in new phishing attacks.

Sega: OBB Warns of New Phishing Attacks

The bank OBB has issued a warning to its customers about an increase in new phishing attacks targeting them.

The Supreme Judicial Council has decided not to impose punishment on a judge involved in the 'Drago Kaza' case.

Sega: Supreme Judicial Council Spares Judge Punishment in 'Drago Kaza' Case

The Supreme Judicial Council has decided not to punish a judge involved in the 'Drago Kaza' case.

An article suggests that the collapse of the healthcare system in Bulgaria has underlying causes that begin even before a patient requires hospitalization.

Sega: Collapse of the Healthcare System Starts Before the Hospital

The article suggests that the breakdown of the healthcare system has roots and causes that precede the point of hospitalization.

Krista Paikic, the target of an attempted execution, is in critical condition but has managed to speak from the hospital about the incident.

Dnevnik: Execution attempt on Krista Paikic is in critical condition

Krista Paikic, who was the target of an attempted execution, is in critical condition and has spoken from the hospital about the incident.