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Judges Hear Candidates for Bulgaria’s New Supreme Judicial Council
Judges met in Sofia on Saturday to hear candidates for the professional quota of the new Supreme Judicial Council, with the session streamed live from 10:00.
Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Fire in Engine Room
A tanker was hit by a boat carrying explosives in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, causing a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, according to UKMTO.
Nikola Tsolov set for Formula 1 debut in Mexico practice
The Bulgarian driver will take part in Friday's first free practice for Racing Bulls, replacing Liam Lawson.
Dockworkers strike across 22 countries over wars and arms exports
Dock workers in more than 100 ports across 22 countries are taking part in a one-day strike today, calling for an end to wars and the use of ports for arms exports.
Serbia's Government Formation Hinges on One Question: Who Will Govern
The formation of Serbia's new government is stalled amid uncertainty over whether the student-backed coalition that won recent elections will actually hold power, or if other figures will pull the strings.
Humanitarian Convoy Departs for Oleshky with Food and Medical Supplies
A convoy carrying food, medical supplies and other goods has set off for the town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, Russian newspaper Izvestia reported on Friday.
Bulgaria’s military had advance warning of drones that hit ship in Black Sea
The Chief of Defence said the armed forces were ready to respond if the drones had entered Bulgarian territorial waters.
Bulgaria's Struma Motorway: 24 Missing Kilometres to Cost €1.8 Billion
The final stretch of the Struma motorway through the Kresna Gorge is now projected to cost over €1.8 billion and won't be ready before 2035, according to newly released planning documents.
Container ship that struck near Cape Kaliakra has sunk, no visible pollution
The CONTSHIP JET, hit yesterday near Cape Kaliakra, sank around midnight. Initial checks show no oil spills, but laboratory tests are underway. Another damaged vessel, Khoryv, has entered Bulgaria's waters.
Clashes Erupt in Madrid After Train Crash Kills at Least 68
Protests over a deadly train crash at Urda station turned into clashes with police in Madrid overnight. At least 68 people have died in the accident, local media report.
Sociologist: Presidential Debate Could Boost Turnout and Shape Candidates
Sociologist Genoveva Petrova says the upcoming presidential debate could influence both voter turnout and the candidates' positions.
Trump to Ban 'Artificial Intelligence' Term in Official Documents
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to ban the term 'artificial intelligence' in official documents, claiming it is inaccurate. He wants the term 'superintelligence' used instead.
Russia Rules Out EU Role in Abu Dhabi Peace Talks on Ukraine
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow will not allow EU representatives to join peace negotiations for Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
Israel Election: Final Results Delayed Until Friday
Counting of up to 650,000 'double envelope' ballots begins this evening; final results now expected Friday.
Container ship CONTSHIP JET lists heavily off Varna coast
The container ship CONTSHIP JET has developed a severe list in the Black Sea near Varna, with authorities responding but no reports of containers lost overboard.
Crew of 18 rescued from container ship Contship Jet
Bulgaria's Transport Ministry says the rescue of all 18 crew members of the Contship Jet has been completed successfully.
Bulgaria to buy 32 VL MICA air-defence missiles with France and Denmark
The government has approved a joint purchase of 32 VL MICA missiles for the Navy's patrol ships, funded through the EU's SAFE loan scheme, and a new low-altitude air-defence cooperation.
Bulgaria's government approves joining international drone defence initiative
The Bulgarian government has approved the country's participation in an international initiative on defences against low-flying aerial threats such as drones.