A cargo ship has been lost in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast after a strike by a drone, leaving several crew members missing. 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 announced an $88.6 million loan connected to copper mining operations in Bulgaria. The loan is intended to assist the resources industry in the country.