MSC ARIES Seizure by Iran Sparks Fears of Escalating Conflict in Middle East
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy seized the MSC ARIES container ship, reportedly linked to Israel, near the Strait of Hormuz
The Halifax tanker, which was hijacked by pirates on October 30, 2011, with one Bulgarian crew member, has been released.
Halifax, which sails under Maltese flag but is managed by the Greek-based company Ankora Investment Trust, was freed late Saturday, the Nigerian maritime administration announced, as cited by international media.
The tanker ship crew consists of 24 Filipinos and one Bulgarian; the Nigerian authorities say the vessel has been escorted by a sea patrol to Port Harcourt.
Unlike their "colleagues" from the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, the pirates in the Gulf of Guinea stretching from Guinea to Angola on the West African coast hijack ships to steal cash and goods rather than to get ransom, experts say.
Even though the hijackings in the Gulf of Guinea are not as many as in the Gulf of Aden, their number is on the rise, which threatens to jeopardize the potential of the West African coast as an emerging commercial center.
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Barbara Leaf, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs, criticized the Yemeni Houthis for their inhumane actions in capturing merchant ships, including the "Galaxy Leader"
In a testament to enduring friendship, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China
Italy has thrown its weight behind Bulgaria's bid for full-fledged membership in the Schengen area, affirming its steadfast support during Italian President Sergio Mattarella's two-day visit to Bulgaria
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing Bulgaria's commitment to its European aspirations and tackling corruption, outgoing Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov held a crucial meeting with EU, Ukrainian, US, and British ambassadors
In a statement that underscores the United States' keen interest in Bulgaria's political landscape, US Ambassador Kenneth Merten expressed disappointment at the failure of negotiations to form a government in the country
Nathaniel Copsey has been appointed as the new British Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, succeeding Rob Dixon, announced the British Embassy
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022