AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBlack Sea Security: Bulgaria’s navy returned to investigate attacks on merchant ships in its exclusive economic zone, but officials say they have found no drone debris and cannot yet confirm who was responsible. Prime Minister Rumen Radev said one side in the war may be involved; a Ukrainian intelligence chief’s visit to Sofia drew political scrutiny. Regional Tensions: Greece formally protested a “Greater Macedonia” banner shown at a Skopje basketball match, saying it depicted parts of Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Albania as North Macedonian territory. Diplomacy: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is due to visit Bulgaria from October 14 to 20, as part of a four-country tour. Gambling: Bulgaria’s gambling turnover surged to €34.27 billion in 2025, while online casino and sportsbook losses approached €1 billion, prompting renewed calls for tighter safeguards and advertising restrictions. Sport: Bulgarian gymnasts won seven individual medals at the Balkan Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, after taking both team titles.
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