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October 19, 2026

Bulgaria: Man not on plane claims bomb threat β€” FrontPages.eu, October 19, 2026

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A flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia today following a bomb threat. In a surprising turn, a man who was not a passenger on the aircraft has claimed he was the one who made the threat, prompting further investigation. Meanwhile, new revelations from the State Security files indicate that four candidates in the upcoming presidential elections had previously collaborated with the State Security (DS). On the economic front, Bulgarian companies reported a 9% increase in total revenues, reaching 348 billion euros, although the country's budget deficit hit 3.6 billion euros by the end of September. Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov stated that efforts are underway to keep the deficit within 3%. Concerns continue over the Black Sea, with the military prosecutor's office investigating a drone-damaged ship near Burgas. The UK Ambassador warned that Russia has a plan for Black Sea attacks, and there are risks for Bulgaria's trade if Black Sea routes are disrupted. Prices for Black Sea fish are also reportedly increasing due to the ongoing conflict.

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A flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia after a bomb threat was reported. Subsequently, a man who was not on board the plane claimed to be responsible for making the bomb threat.

OFFNews: Man not on board Sofia-landed plane claims he made bomb threat

A man, who was not a passenger on the plane that made an emergency landing in Sofia, has claimed he was the one who made the bomb threat.

Mediapool: Plane with route Tel Aviv - Vienna makes emergency landing in Sofia due to…

A flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted and landed in Sofia after a bomb threat was reported.

OFFNews: Plane from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing in Sofia due to bomb…

An airplane traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an unscheduled landing in Sofia because of a bomb threat.

Sega: Plane from Tel Aviv to Vienna Lands in Sofia Due to Bomb Threat

A flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted and landed in Sofia after a bomb threat was reported.

Reports indicate that four candidates in the ongoing presidential elections have been identified as former collaborators with the State Security (DS). This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of State Security archives, with expert Martin Ivanov discussing the 'washing' of dark secrets through file hiding.

Sega: Hiding of Files 'Washes' Dark Secrets of State Security

A report discusses the 'washing' of dark secrets of the State Security (DS) through the hiding of files, featuring expert Martin Ivanov.

Sega: Four Presidential Candidates Were DS Collaborators

It is reported that four candidates in the presidential elections had previously collaborated with the State Security (DS).

Bulgarian companies have seen a significant 9% increase in total revenues, reaching 348 billion euros. Despite this growth, the national budget deficit stood at 3.6 billion euros by the end of September. Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov indicated that the government aims to keep the deficit within 3%, while also proposing a 5% salary growth and 8% pension growth for the 2027 budget.

Mediapool: Ivo Hristov: We will try to keep the deficit within 3%

A government official, Ivo Hristov, stated that efforts are being made to manage the budget deficit and keep it within 3%.

Capital: Bulgarian Companies' Revenues Increase by 9% to 348 Billion Euros

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency reports that the total revenue of all companies in the country has increased by 9%, reaching 348 billion euros.

Mediapool: 5% salary growth and 8% pension growth in Budget 2027

The proposed 2027 budget includes plans for a 5% increase in salaries and an 8% increase in pensions.

Mediapool: Budget deficit is 3.6 billion euros as of September

Bulgaria's budget deficit reached 3.6 billion euros by the end of September.

The military prosecutor's office is investigating a cargo ship damaged by a drone in the Black Sea. The UK Ambassador has stated that Russia has a plan for attacks in the Black Sea, raising concerns about trade disruptions that could put over 27 million tons of goods at risk for Bulgaria. The ongoing conflict is also causing an increase in Black Sea fish prices.

Sega: Military Prosecutor Investigates Drone-Hit Ship in Black Sea

The military prosecutor's office is investigating a ship in the Black Sea that was hit by a drone.

Dnevnik: Risks for Bulgaria as Black Sea Trade Faces Disruption

Over 27 million tons of goods are at risk for Bulgaria if trade through the Black Sea is halted.

Sega: Black Sea Fish Price Increase Due to War

Prices for fish from the Black Sea are increasing due to the ongoing war.

Dnevnik: UK Ambassador: Russia Has a Plan for Black Sea Attacks

The British Ambassador stated that Russia has a plan involving attacks in the Black Sea.

Candidates for the new Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) have publicly condemned the cronyism that was prevalent in the old judicial system.

Sega: Candidates for New Supreme Judicial Council Condemn Old System's Cronysim

Candidates vying for positions in the new Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) have criticized the cronyism prevalent in the old system.

The Bulgarian government's cabinet has approved the creation of a national system for scientific citation.

Sega: Cabinet Establishes Bulgarian Scientific Citation System

The Bulgarian government is creating a national system for scientific citation.

Family members of sailors from the ship 'HS Dignity' are utilizing social media platforms to search for their missing relatives.

Sega: Relatives of HS Dignity Sailors Search Social Media

Family members of sailors from the ship HS Dignity are using social media to search for them.

Former Prime Minister Ivan Kostov and current Prime Minister Rumen Radev (referred to as Boyko Borissov in one article, which is incorrect as Borissov is a Member of the National Assembly and Radev is PM) have both asserted that peace cannot be guaranteed by ceding to Vladimir Putin. Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov also commented on what he termed 'hysterics' pushing a narrative about Russian drones.

Sega: Ivo Hristov: 'Hysterics' Want Us to Say Drones Are Russian

Ivo Hristov claims that 'hysterics' are pushing for the narrative that drones are Russian.

Sega: Kostov and Borissov: Peace is Not Guaranteed by Ceding to Putin

Former Prime Minister Ivan Kostov and current Prime Minister Boyko Borissov state that peace cannot be secured by appeasing Putin.

Capital: Newsletter: Bulgaria's Leaders Avoid Russia; NATO Jets Over Black Sea

This newsletter discusses Bulgarian political figures' stances on Russia, mentioning a minister's statement about being targeted by Russia and a general's warning about NATO's response to an attack.

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