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5 stories from Bulgaria on One Turn, since October 6, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth3.1%2025, World Bank
Inflation4.6%2025, World Bank
Unemployment3.5%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$20,3282025, World Bank

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Conflict · Black Sea coast, Bulgaria

Drones sink ship off Bulgaria; prime minister blames Russia

Two merchant ships were hit by unidentified drones off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, and one sank; 20 crew were rescued and 11 remain missing. Prime Minister Rumen Radev blamed Russia and summoned its ambassador, calling it the second such attack in six days.

Day 5 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Conflict · Black Sea coast, Bulgaria

Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, sinking one; Sofia blames Russia

Unidentified drones struck two merchant ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, and one sank. Eleven crew members are missing and 20 have been rescued. Prime Minister Rumen Radev blamed Russia and summoned its ambassador, after a similar attack six days earlier.

Day 4 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 · Later: Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Conflict · Black Sea, off Bulgaria

Bulgaria ends search for 12 Syrian sailors after drone sinks ship

Bulgaria called off the search for 12 missing Syrian crew members after a merchant ship sank in its waters following a drone strike. Who carried out the attack remains unknown.

Day 3 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 6, Oct 7 · Later: Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Conflict · Black Sea off Varna, Bulgaria

Drone strikes hit two cargo ships off Bulgaria; search for crew ends

Two merchant ships were struck by drones of unknown origin in Bulgaria's Black Sea zone, and one sank. Bulgaria has halted the search for 12 missing Syrian sailors, and the attackers remain unidentified.

Day 2 of 8 · Earlier: Oct 6 · Later: Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Conflict · Black Sea, off Varna, Bulgaria

Drones strike two merchant ships off Bulgaria, one sinks

Two merchant ships were hit by drones of unknown origin in Bulgaria's Black Sea zone. One vessel sank and its crew is missing.

Day 1 of 8 · Later: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 23, Oct 24 · The story so far

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