A cargo ship has been lost in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast after a drone strike, leaving several crew members yet to be found. At least one sailor was recovered alive. Search operations are underway in the area. ABC News, BBC, and Al Jazeera covered the story on 6 October 2026.
Separately, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development confirmed an $88.6 million loan linked to copper mining operations in Bulgaria. The loan is set to back the mining sector in the country.