Bulgaria: Latest news in Bulgaria, October 7th, 2026

Key developments in Bulgaria for October 7, 2026:

• Black Sea Drone Strikes and Maritime Search: Bulgarian maritime authorities called off the search for the missing crew members of the Togo-flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan, which sank after being struck by drones in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). A second attacked ship, the Able, caught fire, and its 18 evacuated crew members were safely rescued. Prime Minister Rumen Radev described the strikes as “completely unacceptable,” while defence officials emphasized that recovering drone wreckage is necessary to definitively identify the origin.

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• National Security Council Review: The Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) convened to evaluate maritime security protocols and address the risks posed by escalating military actions near commercial shipping lanes along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.

• Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant Output: State operators reduced power output at Kozloduy NPP’s Unit 6 due to low water levels along the Danube River, impacting standard cooling operations.

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• Economic Indicators: Eurostat reported a 5.9% year-on-year rise in Bulgaria’s retail trade volume, while the World Bank maintained its 2026 GDP growth projection for the country at 2.6%.

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