A cargo ship has been lost in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast after a drone attack, leaving several crew members yet to be found. At least one sailor was pulled to safety. Search operations are underway in the area. ABC News, BBC, and Al Jazeera reported the incident on 6 October 2026.

Separately, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an $88.6 million loan tied to copper mining operations in Bulgaria. The financial package is intended to assist the extraction industry in the country.