Bulgaria

A month after being stationed at a military base in the country, the refueling aircraft returned to the United States. The move comes against the backdrop of reports that the leadership in Tehran considered attacking the facility with missiles. The Bulgarian Minister of Defense clarified that there was no direct threat to national security and that all flights were used for training purposes only.

The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed that the mixed voting system will remain for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas. New regulations also address security protocols for hosting, age requirements for contestants, and live performance standards.

After many delays, the decision has finally been made. Following a competition between two central cities—the capital, Sofia, and the popular tourist coastal city of Burgas—the decision was made in favor of the latter, which is already preparing to welcome thousands of fans.

After numerous delays, the host city for Eurovision 2027 will be officially announced today at noon. Twenty countries have confirmed their participation so far, including Israel, with Sofia and Burgas remaining as the final contenders.

After the 3:0 win in Batumi in a match held without an audience, there is a buzz in the Bulgarian capital ahead of the second leg. How many tickets have been sold so far? (Thursday, 21:00, Sport1)

An unmanned aerial vehicle that entered from the territory of Romania crashed near a gas pipeline at the Kardam border crossing. There were no casualties in the incident, but Sofia and Bucharest fear Russian escalation against the eastern flank of NATO.

A group of black-clad skinheads blocked the entrance to a hotel in the resort town of Bansko, cursed the young people, and performed Nazi salutes while shouting "Sieg Heil." Police called to the scene drove them away, but they returned shortly after. The incident comes about a week after a group of 18-year-old Israelis were attacked in Sunny Beach.

Iran warned today, Thursday, Cyprus and Bulgaria against allowing the United States to use military bases on their territory for potential attacks against the Islamic Republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that any state that places its territory at the disposal of a foreign power for action against Iran will be considered as participating in aggression.

A vacation that turned into a nightmare: a group of 18-year-olds have been trapped in their hotel rooms in Sunny Beach for many hours after allegedly being violently attacked by a group of British nationals. Parents state that while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of the incident, the young people have yet to receive any practical assistance.