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

Separately, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development revealed an $88.6 million loan connected to copper mining operations in Bulgaria. The loan is expected to support the resources industry in the country.