#black sea

Tugboat sinks in Black Sea near Neptun; three crew evacuated
Seven Turkish sailors were rescued after their tugboat sank off the Romanian coast following a collision with a vessel it was towing. Three were taken to Mangalia port; four declined evacuation.

Bulgaria Votes in Presidential Runoff as Russia Stance Divides Candidates
Bulgarians vote in the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, with incumbent Iliana Iotova facing Andrey Gyurov. The race hinges on views about Ukraine and Russia, and could produce Bulgaria's first female president.

Romania's Black Sea Coast: A First-Timer's Guide to Beaches and Seaside Towns
From the lively sands of Mamaia to the bohemian shores of Vama Veche, Romania's 245-kilometre coastline offers something for every beach lover.

US official: Romania among most reliable NATO allies on eastern flank
US Under Secretary of State Thomas DiNanno called Romania one of Washington's most reliable allies on NATO's eastern flank, after talks in Washington with Romanian presidential adviser Marius Lazurca.

Over 20 Hazardous Containers Adrift in Black Sea After Ship Hit by Drones
More than 20 containers with flammable gases, liquids and other dangerous substances are drifting in the Black Sea after a cargo ship was hit by drones off Bulgaria. All 18 crew were rescued.

Cargo ship hit by drones off Bulgaria while bound for Constanța
A Liberian-flagged container ship was struck by three naval drones in the Black Sea near Bulgaria's coast on Wednesday, with the crew evacuated to lifeboats.