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After the drone attacks, one vessel sank, and no trace of its crew was found. Sixteen sailors from the second damaged vessel were rescued.
The president stated that Ukraine had not conducted combat operations in Bulgarian waters. He added that one civilian vessel sank and another was damaged as a result of the Russian attack.
Drones attacked two merchant vessels in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. One sank, and 18 sailors were evacuated from the other.
Greece handed over to Bulgaria remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, discovered in 1965. There is no genetic confirmation of the identification.
17 EU countries demand that nearly €900 billion for agricultural and regional policy be preserved in the 2028–2034 budget. The initiative is coordinated by Italy and Romania.
Rumen Radev said that he is called pro-Russian because of his unconventional approach to peace. He called for strengthening dialogue with Moscow.
Rumen Radev called on the EU to intensify diplomatic dialogue with russia in order to end the war and reduce the nuclear risk. He criticized arms supplies to Ukraine.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called on the EU to strengthen its response to hybrid attacks attributed to Russia. He spoke out against dialogue with the Kremlin.
September 28 marks the international days for the fight against rabies, access to information, the right to know, and news. The Czech Republic celebrates Statehood Day.
Elvin Aliiev became the European champion in the up to 65 kg weight category, while Hanna Okhota won silver in the up to 48 kg category. Ukraine has 4 medals.
Due to a Russian attack near the Polish border, the crossings at Dorohusk and Zosin were evacuated. Tusk warned of a critical autumn and winter.
Iryna Lutsak and Pavlo Illiusha won bronze medals at the European Championships in Sofia. Both Ukrainians lost to their opponents in the semifinals.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
In Ukraine, Partisan Glory Day is observed, while around the world there are environmental and medical observances. Bulgaria and Mali celebrate their independence.
Ukraine's U-19 youth national team will play against Sweden, Germany and Scotland in Albir. Oleh Luzhnyi has called up 26 footballers.
A fire at the ZVS Holding plant in Snina halted production. The employees were evacuated, there were no casualties, and the causes of the fire are being investigated.
The Czech parliamentary committee supported the army’s foreign missions plan for two years. The limit on Ukrainian military personnel participating in training exercises in the Czech Republic will be reduced to 100.
Applications will be accepted until November 2, 2026, and the winner will be determined in February 2027. The selection's music producer is Dmytro Shurov.
Ukraine's national team defeated Bulgaria 3–1 in the third match of EuroVolley 2026. Raúl Lozano's team secured a place in the playoffs.
An EMCO warehouse exploded and caught fire near Tsareva Livada; no one was injured. The company's facilities had previously been linked to Russian sabotage.
An intelligence leak links Western special forces veterans to training Russians in Bulgaria and Serbia. Alfa-Metal denies the allegations.
Moldovan special services are recording the recruitment of citizens through social media for sabotage, primarily targeting Ukraine. Several plans have been foiled.
In Ukraine, Entrepreneur’s Day is celebrated, while around the world, the holidays of Bulgaria and Pakistan and the book-reading initiative are observed. Believers commemorate the miracle of Michael at Chonae.
In Deultum, a man's skeleton was found in a dolium with weapons. He may have hidden during an attack when the city was engulfed in flames.
Europe is recording an increase in Russia-linked acts of sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks. However, there is no evidence of preparations for a direct attack on NATO.
Due to the drought, bears have lost their natural food source and are increasingly entering cities. In New Mexico, 187 animals have been killed this year.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Two drones washed ashore near Varna, bringing the number found on Bulgaria’s coast to four in 24 hours. The type and purpose of the aircraft are being established.
Ukrainians have the most favorable views of Macron, Merz, and Erdoğan. They have the most negative views of Putin, Lukashenko, and Trump. Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Russians and Belarusians have worsened since 2022.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.