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October 13, 2026

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Drones have struck two ships near the coastal towns of Byala and Krapec, prompting President Rumen Radev to summon the Russian ambassador for an explanation. While fishermen found one vessel looted and abandoned, the military says it has recovered no drone debris and the government has no intention of naming a perpetrator. Brussels has condemned the strikes, but at home, the opposition is less interested in diplomacy than in why the prime minister and security services have yet to explain the lapse in maritime safety. The domestic mood is further soured by a row over presidential pardons and a mysterious act of sabotage. The PP party is boycotting a session on the pardon system after the vice president freed a convicted drug trafficker, while MPs aligned with the president disrupted a separate hearing into a different trafficking case. Meanwhile, 11 Starlink antennas were found burnt at a classified site near Sofia; the government is being accused of trying to keep the arson quiet. The state gas operator reported an 85 million euro profit for the half-year, but the broader economic outlook is less buoyant. The state has abandoned its search for oil and gas in the Black Sea, and current estimates suggest that 30-35% of retirees will soon find that receiving two pensions results in a lower total than receiving one. Even the infrastructure budget is under pressure, with warnings that highway funds may have to be diverted to pay for the next election.

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New drone attacks have struck ships near Bulgaria's coast, specifically near Byala and Krapec. In response, President Iliana Iotova has summoned Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova for discussions. The opposition is demanding a hearing with Prime Minister Rumen Radev and security services, while Delyan Peevski commented on a perceived lack of leadership. Bulgarian fishermen also discovered a plundered ship after a drone strike. Despite these incidents, military forces have found no drone…

Mediapool: New ships hit near Bulgaria, Radev summons Mitrofanova

Following new ship incidents in the Black Sea near Bulgaria, President Rumen Radev has summoned Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova for a discussion.

Sega: Drones Hit Ships Near Byala and Krapec

Drones have struck ships near the Bulgarian coastal towns of Byala and Krapec, prompting investigations and political discussions.

OFFNews: Radev: Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea, summoning Russian Ambassador

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stated that two ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea and that he is summoning the Russian Ambassador.

Dnevnik: New strikes against ships in Bulgaria's Black Sea economic zone

New strikes have targeted ships in the Black Sea within Bulgaria's economic zone, following earlier incidents. The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior reports successful operations and rescues.

Sega: Opposition Demands PM and Services Hearing Over Drone Attacks

Bulgaria's opposition is calling for a hearing with the Prime Minister and security services regarding the recent drone attacks.

Dnevnik: Peevski: New ship attacks show lack of prime minister and president

According to Delyan Peevski, the recent attacks on ships indicate a failure of leadership, pointing to the absence of both a prime minister and a president.

Mediapool: Ships drifting in Black Sea are now far from Bulgaria; underwater drone sought

Ships that were drifting in the Black Sea are now located further away from Bulgaria's coast, and efforts are underway to deploy an underwater drone to inspect a sunken vessel.

Mediapool: Military finds no drone debris; Bulgaria won't name ship attack perpetrators

Bulgarian military forces have not found any remnants of drones in relation to the recent ship attacks, and the country has no intention of publicly identifying who is responsible for the incidents.

Mediapool: Von der Leyen condemns ship attacks near Bulgarian coast

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially condemned the recent attacks on ships occurring near the coast of Bulgaria.

Sega: Our Fishermen Found a Plundered Ship Abandoned After Drone Strike

Bulgarian fishermen discovered a ship that had been looted and abandoned following a drone attack.

Member of the National Assembly Ivaylo Mirchev reported that 11 Starlink satellite internet antennas were deliberately set on fire at a secret site near Sofia. Allegations have emerged that the government is concealing this incident.

Mediapool: Ivaylo Mirchev: 11 antennas for Starlink connection were set on fire at a…

MP Ivaylo Mirchev reported that 11 antennas used for Starlink satellite internet connections were deliberately set on fire at a classified location near Sofia.

Sega: Government Hides Arson of 11 Starlink Antennas at Secret Site Near Sofia

Allegations suggest the government is concealing the deliberate destruction of 11 Starlink antennas located at a classified site near Sofia.

The political party PP is boycotting an extraordinary session on pardons, protesting a pardon issued by President Iliana Iotova for a convicted drug trafficker. Separately, Members of Parliament aligned with President Iotova disrupted a National Assembly session focused on the 'Petrich Escobar' case.

Mediapool: PP boycotts extraordinary pardon session over Yotova's pardon of drug trafficker

The political party PP has decided to boycott an extraordinary session concerning pardons, specifically protesting a pardon issued by Vice President Yotova for a convicted drug trafficker.

Sega: Radev's MPs Disrupt National Assembly Session on 'Petrich Escobar'

Members of Parliament aligned with President Radev disrupted a National Assembly session intended to discuss the 'Petrich Escobar' case.

Bulgartransgaz announced a profit increase to 85 million euros for the first half of the year. The state has decided to withdraw from oil and gas exploration in the Black Sea. Concerns are rising about pension reductions for a significant portion of the population and insufficient highway funds to cover election costs. Additionally, a court has re-approved a large incinerator project in Galabovo.

Capital: Bulgartransgaz Profit Rises to 85 Million Euros for the Half-Year

Bulgartransgaz reported an increased profit of 85 million euros for the first half of the year.

Mediapool: State withdraws from oil and gas exploration in Black Sea

The Bulgarian state has announced its decision to withdraw from the search for oil and natural gas resources in the Black Sea region.

Mediapool: Court in Stara Zagora allows mega-project for incinerator in Galabovo again

The court in Stara Zagora has once again permitted the controversial mega-project for an industrial incinerator to proceed in Galabovo.

Sega: Two Pensions Will Be Less Than One for 30-35% of People

A significant portion of the population, between 30-35%, will face a reduction in their pension benefits, equivalent to losing one of two pensions.

Sega: Highway Funds Won't Be Enough to Pay for Elections

There is concern that allocated funds for highway construction will be insufficient to cover the expenses of upcoming elections.

Authorities in Lovech and Vidin have successfully confiscated over half a ton of marijuana in separate operations.

Mediapool: Over half a ton of marijuana seized in Lovech and Vidin

Authorities in the Bulgarian cities of Lovech and Vidin have confiscated more than 500 kilograms of marijuana in separate operations.

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