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Ukraine unveils sea drone it says can strike anywhere in Black Sea

The range of the "Sea Baby" has been expanded from 1,000 kilometres to 1,500 kilometres and it can carry up to 2,000 kilograms of payload.

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Clear waters: The cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe

The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps.

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How young Romanians may contribute to EU security and earn some money

A new law is being discussed at the parliament in Bucharest that allows young people aged between 18-35 to follow a four-month training program. During this time, they would be paid and at the end, would also receive an allowance.

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EU pitches security hub to protect Black Sea from Russian threats

The security hub in the Black Sea envisioned by the European Commission could help oversee an eventual peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

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How marine drones have become essential in the fight against mines

The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.

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Stoycho the pink pelican becomes Varna’s coastal celebrity

Varna’s coast has found its feathered celebrity in Stoycho, the pink pelican who struts near the railway station, charms passersby and poses for photos.

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NATO Black Sea naval exercise concludes: vigilance is of the essence

The Romanian Navy deployed its forces to the full in the Black Sea, with dozens of ships, patrol planes, helicopters, and thousands of military personnel taking part in the large naval exercise.

Europe News

Troops from 12 NATO countries take part in military drill in Black Sea

The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania's Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.

Europe News

Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US says

The development, which was announced by the White House on Tuesday, came after three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Efforts to Contain Oil Spill from Grounded Tanker Advance with Technical Barrier Completion

Rescuers are monitoring over 910 km of the Black Sea coast, working to clean up the oil spill from the Volgoneft tankers, which leaked around 1,500 tons of fuel oil each.

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Krasnodar governor declares region-wide emergency to contain oil spill

Authorities in Russia’s southern region of Krasnodar declared a region-wide emergency as oil continued to wash ashore, 10 days after two tankers collided in the Black Sea.

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Zelenskyy says 321 port facilities damaged in Russian strikes

Ukraine, known as the Breadbasket of Europe, is a major global supplier of grain and before the Russian invasion it regularly exported around six million tonnes of grain every month from its Black Sea ports.

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How could a Black Sea power line deliver more green energy to the EU?

The undersea infrastructure could send Caspian Sea wind power and other renewable energy supplies to European countries.

Europe News

Streets submerged after flooding in eastern Romania

Agigea, Tuzla, Costinesti, Eforie, Mangalia and Vama Veche have been the most affected with hundreds of homes flooded and many streets submerged.

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Watch: Russia strikes batter Odesa, injuring at least nine civilians

Russian strikes on Ukraine have intensified in recent months with Kyiv struggling to keep resupplying its defences.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Blinken assures Black Sea allies of US support

Blinken has told allied countries that border the Black Sea they can rely on Washington's support, as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on.