Bulgaria
Romanian intelligence identifies Russian sabotage network thought to have caused industrial fire
Romanian President Nicusor Dan alleged that Russia had significantly escalated attacks on NATO's eastern flank this month.
Herzliya falls to Porto 86–74 in Champions League
EU-Gulf summit in Saudi Arabia postponed due to security concerns
Bones of medieval tsar, 48 religious relics to be exchanged under new Greece-Bulgaria heritage MoU
Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart
According to the Israel Chess Federation, the International Chess Federation agreed in writing that matches scheduled for Yom Kippur would be moved to accommodate the Israeli team.
Explosion hits another weapons site in Bulgaria
A fire broke out after an explosion occurred at a weapons storage facility in Bulgaria overnight, the second at a munitions site in the past few weeks
Led by Blakeney, Hapoel Tel Aviv blows out Balkan 101–76
The Reds opened their preseason campaign in Sofia with a dominant victory over the Bulgarian EuroCup squad, propelled by double-digit efforts from Blakeney, Micic, and LeDay.
Hapoel Tel Aviv begins preseason in Sofia: When will the Reds arrive in Israel?
Hapoel Tel Aviv holds preseason abroad before EuroLeague. Tomer Ginat will miss start of season; questions surround Tamir Blatt and Jacob Toppin.
Two US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria a month after deployment upset Iran
The deployment of the aircraft, approved by Bulgaria's parliament on July 22, led to protests by nearby residents who feared the planes would be attacked by Iranian missiles and drones.
Eurovision heads to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as Burgas confirmed 2027 host city
Israel is set to participate in the event, after the Eurovision Song Contest director affirmed there would be no further votes on whether to exclude the Jewish state from the competition.
Severe heatwaves in Bulgaria reveal ancient Rome's Constantine Bridge hidden under Danube's waters
The bridge, commissioned by Emperor Constantine I and inaugurated in 328 CE, linked the ancient city of Ulpia Oescus with Sucidava in what is now Romania.
Bulgaria boosts border security after drone explodes near gas pipeline
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the drone was not detected in either Bulgarian or Romanian airspace before the incident.
Jewish Italian teens targeted by alleged neo-Nazis at Bulgaria hotel
The group, from Rome and Milan, was participating in a program organized by the Jewish youth movement Bnei Akiva.
On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard
On this day in 1955, Bulgarian MiG fighters brought down El Al Flight 402, killing all 58 people aboard and setting off a Cold War dispute over responsibility and justice.
