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Ukraine

Russia expands its attacks by targeting Ukraine's farm storage sites

Russia followed its withdrawal from a grain export deal by expanding its attacks from port infrastructure to farm storage buildings in Ukraine's Odesa region Friday, while also practicing a Black Sea blockade.

Travel News

Bulgarian resorts blame Black Sea tourism slump on dam disaster

Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts are blaming a slump in visitor numbers on pollution fears trigged by the ecological disaster caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine.

Bulgaria

Mystery surrounds the discovery of dead animals on Bulgarian beaches

The carcasses of three cows have been found in different locations over the past six days.

Turkey

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in boost for food security

Russia agreed to a two-month extension of a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to global food security after the war drove up prices.

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World News

How important is the Black Sea Grain deal?

Russia is using the deal as a way of pressuring the West into lifting its economic sanctions. Moscow says it will not sign the agreement if its demands are not met by 18 May.

Turkey

Watch: Ukrainian MP punches Russian politician after flag stunt

Footage has gone viral on social media showing a Ukrainian MP punching and pushing a Russian delegate at a parliamentary assembly in Turkey.

World News

Ukraine calls on allies to harden Russian sanctions

Ukraine has called on its allies to harden Russian sanctions at a conference in Bucharest and suggests the idea of a 'NATO Black Sea'.

Russia

US and Russia resume contact after drone incident over Black Sea

"We take any potential for escalation very seriously," said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday. "That’s why I believe it’s important to keep the lines of communication open."

Switzerland

Russia open to extending Turkey-brokered grain deal by 60 days

A Russian delegation meeting with Turkish, Ukrainian and UN officials in Geneva has announced it has agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for another 60 days. However, Ukrainian officials say only a 120-day extension is legal, while UN officials say talks are still ongoing.

Ukraine

International deal for safe exports from Ukraine has been extended

The agreement for safe exports of grain, foodstuff and fertilisers from Ukraine has been extended for a further four months

Smart Regions

Underwater museum: Discover the hidden wonders of the Aegean Sea

In partnership with the European Commission

Exploring the hidden wonders beneath the waves, as the European project 'Treasure', is set to highlight cultural treasures around the Black and Agean seas including towns in Turkey, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania. The project also offers opportunities to provide classes in music and art.

Turkey

Turkey coal mine blast death toll reaches 41, president says

The country's leader also said that rescue operations were concluded on Saturday evening but that the investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing.

My Europe Series

How the economic impact of war is starting to bite in southern Ukraine

As if being bombed wasn't enough of a hardship, now Ukrainians are struggling with the financial impact of war.

Destinations

Discover Istanbul’s secret beaches to escape the crowds

Istanbul has more than 85 swimming spots close to the city centre.

Romania

Ukraine war: Drifting mines pose deadly threat in Black Sea waters

Romania’s navy is on high alert after two Ukrainian sea mines drifted into their territorial waters.

Ukraine

First grain shipment since Russia's invasion delayed by bad weather

It's now set to arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday.

World News

African leaders welcome Russia-Ukraine wheat deal

Leaders across the continent have welcomed the deal which is set to unblock grain exports from Ukraine, after the UN said it feared a "hurricane of famine".

Ukraine

Anxiety grows for Ukraine's grain farmers as harvest begins

Over 20 million tonnes of last year's crop still cannot reach their destinations because of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

Ukraine

Ukrainian navy claims to have struck Russian vessel in Black Sea

On Friday, the Ukrainian navy said that it had struck a Russian boat carrying air defence systems to a strategic island in the Black Sea.

Europe News

Parent of missing Russian conscript questioned by security services

"It seemed to someone that the tragic death of my son did not shock me enough," said Dmitry Shkrebets, after he was accused of making bomb threat by Russian security services.