Global English

#Bulgaria

17 articles with this tag

Bulgaria Elects President Amidst Ukraine War's Shadow and Black Sea TensionsPolitics

Bulgaria Elects President Amidst Ukraine War's Shadow and Black Sea Tensions

Bulgarians are voting for president in an election overshadowed by Russia's war in Ukraine and recent drone attacks on the Black Sea. The vote will shape Bulgaria's stance towards Russia and the West, with leading candidates offering different approaches to the conflict.

Al Jazeera English|October 25, 2026|1
Austrian Airlines Flight from Tel Aviv Makes Emergency Landing in Bulgaria After Bomb ThreatMiscellaneous

Austrian Airlines Flight from Tel Aviv Makes Emergency Landing in Bulgaria After Bomb Threat

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, after receiving a bomb threat. The aircraft was escorted by a Bulgarian fighter jet, and all passengers and crew disembarked safely.

Al Jazeera English|October 19, 2026|1
Poland Scrambles Jets as Russian Strikes Near Border Spark Escalation FearsPolitics

Poland Scrambles Jets as Russian Strikes Near Border Spark Escalation Fears

Poland scrambled fighter jets as Russian strikes hit western Ukraine near its border, raising fears of escalation. Bulgaria has requested NATO support to bolster its defenses amid increased Russian activity near NATO territory.

Al Jazeera English|October 16, 2026|1
Drone Attack Sinks Ship Off Bulgaria's Coast, PM Radev Cites 'Unacceptable' Incident Near NATO WatersMiscellaneous

Drone Attack Sinks Ship Off Bulgaria's Coast, PM Radev Cites 'Unacceptable' Incident Near NATO Waters

A drone attack has sunk one ship and damaged another off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, prompting Prime Minister Rumen Radev to call the incident "absolutely unacceptable" and announce talks with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the attacks, calling the Black Sea a new front in the Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera English|October 13, 2026
Drone Strike Sinks Merchant Vessel Near Bulgaria, Several Sailors MissingMiscellaneous

Drone Strike Sinks Merchant Vessel Near Bulgaria, Several Sailors Missing

A drone attack has sunk a merchant vessel near Bulgaria's coast, leaving several sailors missing. Bulgaria has summoned the Russian ambassador and is seeking international support for an investigation into the incident.

Egypt Independent|October 13, 2026
Ten Sailors Missing After Drone Attack Sinks Cargo Ship in Black SeaBreaking News

Ten Sailors Missing After Drone Attack Sinks Cargo Ship in Black Sea

Ten sailors, including nine from Syria and one from Egypt, are missing after the Turkish-owned cargo ship Alfa Watan was struck by a drone in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast.

The National|October 8, 2026
Bulgaria Halts Search for Missing Crew After Deadly Black Sea Drone Strike Sinks Cargo VesselBreaking News

Bulgaria Halts Search for Missing Crew After Deadly Black Sea Drone Strike Sinks Cargo Vessel

Bulgaria has ended its search for missing crew members after a drone strike sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea. The attacks occurred as hostilities escalate in the region, drawing strong condemnation from European leaders.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
Black Sea Drone Attack Causes Ship to Sink Off Bulgaria, Sparking Wider War Fears in EuropeBreaking News

Black Sea Drone Attack Causes Ship to Sink Off Bulgaria, Sparking Wider War Fears in Europe

A ship has sunk off Bulgaria following a drone attack in the Black Sea, raising concerns across Europe about a potential wider conflict with Russia.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Black Sea Drone Strikes Sink One Commercial Vessel and Damage Another as Bulgaria Launches Search for Missing CrewBreaking News

Black Sea Drone Strikes Sink One Commercial Vessel and Damage Another as Bulgaria Launches Search for Missing Crew

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev denounced a Black Sea drone attack that sank one commercial vessel and damaged another, prompting a major rescue and search operation for missing crew members.

Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026
Medieval Bulgarian Ruler Czar Samuel Returns Home After a MillenniumCulture

Medieval Bulgarian Ruler Czar Samuel Returns Home After a Millennium

More than 1,000 years after his death, the remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Czar Samuel have returned home to Sofia following a historic agreement between Bulgaria and Greece.

Al Jazeera English|October 3, 2026|1
Inside the Bulgarian Village That Feared Becoming an Iranian Target Over US Military PresencePolitics

Inside the Bulgarian Village That Feared Becoming an Iranian Target Over US Military Presence

Residents of a small Bulgarian village near the Bezmer Air Base expressed immense relief after US refuelling aircraft departed, easing fears of becoming a target in the conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera English|August 26, 2026|1
Why Iran’s Threats to Southeast Europe Pose New Risks to Global SecurityPolitics

Why Iran’s Threats to Southeast Europe Pose New Risks to Global Security

Tehran's recent threats to southeastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, highlight the expanding geopolitical risks and potential strategic fallout of the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
NATO Stands Ready to Protect Allies Following Reports of Potential Iranian Strike Plans Against US Bases in EuropeBreaking News

NATO Stands Ready to Protect Allies Following Reports of Potential Iranian Strike Plans Against US Bases in Europe

NATO has affirmed its readiness to defend its allies after reports emerged that Iran considered launching attacks against US military targets in Europe, prompting heightened security measures in Bulgaria.

Al Jazeera English|August 20, 2026|1