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A container ship has sunk near Shabla after being struck by drones, which military officials confirmed originated from the east. A Russian combat drone was also discovered on a beach near Arapya, and it was revealed that France had previously warned the Bulgarian Navy about the attack on the vessel. In domestic political news, the ongoing presidential election has faced questions of integrity after votes reportedly disappeared from 14 voting machines across four regions during the first round. Separately, the Central Election Commission ruled that Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statements did not constitute campaigning, a decision Democratic Bulgaria plans to appeal. President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev also drew criticism from opposition parties GERB, PP, and DB for their perceived "flimsiness" towards Russian President Putin. Economically, the government has pledged to keep electricity and heating prices stable until July 1, though gas users may see adjustments. This comes as a European Commission report indicates that salaries are growing faster than the national economy. In legal developments, businessman Minyo Staykov was released after 2.5 years in custody and subsequently halted his lawsuit against the prosecution, while the prosecution and prison service are appealing the release of a convict in the death of Milen Tsvetkov.

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A container ship has sunk near Shabla and Kaliakra after being struck by drones, which military officials confirmed originated from the east. A Russian combat drone, identified as 'Geran', was also discovered on a beach near Arapya, and it was revealed that France had previously warned the Bulgarian Navy about a drone attack targeting the vessel CONTSHIP JET. Captain Todor Georgiev identified the drones that struck the container ship near Kaliakra as Russian.

OFFNews: Adm. Emil Eftimov on the attack near Kaliakra: Drones came from the east

Admiral Emil Eftimov stated that the drones involved in the attack near Kaliakra originated from the east.

OFFNews: France warned Bulgarian Navy about drone attack on CONTSHIP JET

France had previously warned the Bulgarian Navy about a drone attack targeting the vessel CONTSHIP JET.

OFFNews: Capt. Todor Georgiev: The drones that hit the container ship near Kaliakra are…

Captain Todor Georgiev identified the drones that struck the container ship near Kaliakra as Russian.

OFFNews: The container ship hit by drones in the Black Sea has sunk

The container ship that was targeted by drone attacks in the Black Sea has sunk.

Dnevnik: Head of Defense: We had information about the latest drones coming from the East

The Head of Defense confirmed that there was prior intelligence regarding the latest drone attacks, which originated from an eastern direction.

Mediapool: Container Ship Hit Near Shabla Sank, Drones Came From East

A container ship that was struck near Shabla has sunk, and drones involved in the incident originated from the east.

Mediapool: Russian Combat Drone 'Geran' Found on Beach Near Arapya

A Russian combat drone, identified as 'Geran', has been discovered on a beach near Arapya.

Amidst the ongoing 2026 presidential elections, concerns about integrity have arisen after votes reportedly disappeared from 14 voting machines across four regions. The Central Election Commission (CEC) found no evidence of campaigning in Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statements, a decision Democratic Bulgaria plans to challenge in court. Furthermore, opposition parties GERB, PP, and DB have criticized President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev, accusing them of 'flimsiness' and…

Dnevnik: Presidential Election 2026: Positions of Yotova and Gurov on Russia, war…

This story details the positions of Yotova and Gurov regarding Russia, the ongoing war, the state budget, and power, in the context of the 2026 presidential elections.

OFFNews: Dementia: Votes disappeared from memory in 14 machines in 4 regions in the…

Votes have disappeared from the memory of 14 voting machines across four regions during the first round of elections, a phenomenon described as 'dementia'.

Dnevnik: CEC sees no campaigning in PM's statements; DB to appeal decision in court

The Central Election Commission (CEC) found no evidence of campaigning in the Prime Minister's statements, a decision that Democratic Bulgaria plans to challenge in court.

Mediapool: 'Flimsiness' and 'Condescension' Towards 'Peace-Loving Putin.' GERB, PP, and…

Political parties GERB, PP, and DB have criticized President Radev and Vice President Yotova, accusing them of 'flimsiness' and 'condescension' towards Putin.

The government has pledged that electricity and heating prices will remain unchanged until July 1, although individuals heating with gas will face price adjustments. This announcement comes as a European Commission report indicates that salaries in Bulgaria are growing faster than the national economy. Meanwhile, high electricity prices are compelling some businesses to temporarily halt operations, and milk processors' proposal for a 10% markup to retailers was refused. Additionally, over 1.8…

Sega: Expensive Electricity Forces Companies to Temporarily Halt Operations

High electricity prices are compelling businesses to temporarily suspend their work, indicating a significant economic strain.

OFFNews: Abrovski: Milk processors proposed a 10% markup to chains, and theirs not to…

Abrovski stated that milk processors offered retailers a markup of up to 10%, while their own markup should not exceed 25%, but the chains refused this proposal.

Capital: Salaries in Bulgaria Outpace Economy, EC Report Shows

A European Commission report indicates that salaries in Bulgaria are growing faster than the national economy.

Mediapool: Over 1.8 Billion Euros for Missing 24km Through Kresna Gorge

A sum exceeding 1.8 billion euros has been allocated for the construction of the missing 24 kilometers of road through the Kresna Gorge.

Mediapool: Authorities Promise Electricity and Heating Will Not Increase Until July 1…

The government has pledged that electricity and heating prices will remain unchanged until July 1, while individuals heating with gas will face price adjustments.

Businessman Minyo Staykov has been released from custody after 2.5 years and has subsequently halted his legal action against the prosecution, which he initiated shortly before he was to be prosecuted. In a separate legal matter, the prosecution and prison service are appealing the release of an individual convicted in connection with the death of Milen Tsvetkov. Additionally, authorities discovered 12 tons of tobacco in an illegal factory in Karnobat.

Mediapool: 12 Tons of Tobacco Found in Illegal Factory in Karnobat

Authorities discovered 12 tons of tobacco in an illegal factory located in Karnobat, Bulgaria.

Mediapool: Minyo Staykov Stops Suing the Prosecution Just Before They Were to Prosecute Him

Minyo Staykov halted legal action against the prosecution shortly before he was to be prosecuted.

Mediapool: Minyo Staykov Released from Arrest After 2.5 Years

Minyo Staykov has been released from custody after spending 2.5 years in prison.

Mediapool: Prosecution and Prison Appeal Release of Man Convicted in Milen Tsvetkov's Death

The prosecution and the prison service are appealing the release of an individual convicted in connection with the death of Milen Tsvetkov.

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