Bulgaria’s incumbent president, Iliana Jotova, will remain in office. “Bulgaria chose the future over the past. They chose a clear path,” Jotova said in her victory speech.
ConflictsWheat prices fall to their lowest level since early July.
BusinessIncumbent President Ilijana Yotova looks set to win the first round of Bulgaria’s presidential election by a narrow margin, AFP reports.
World politicsNATO is sending “additional assets” to the Black Sea and member states Bulgaria and Romania following recent drone attacks in the area.
ConflictsRomania has shot down two drones in its airspace over the Black Sea, the country's defense minister says.
WorldEuropean leaders are warning that Russia is stepping up its hybrid warfare in Europe. They are backed by Thomas G. DiNanno, an under secretary of state in Donald Trump’s administration. “It’s extremely dangerous,” he says during a visit to Sweden.
SwedenRussia claims to have shot down 644 Ukrainian drones overnight, the country’s Defense Ministry said.
ConflictsConcerns are growing about Russian hybrid attacks against the EU and NATO. Member states are considering how best to respond, especially if a truly serious attack occurs.
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