The IMF lowered its growth forecast for Bulgaria, while border police monitored Bulgarian territorial waters.

The entities involved

• Bulgaria →

  country in Southeast Europe

  • A vessel, Alfa Watan, was reported operating within Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone.Wed 15:06
  • The vessel Abel left Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone on October 14, 2026.Wed 15:06
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • Austerity measures have been imposed on Zimbabwe by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, involving finance minister Mthuli Ncube.00:01
  • Zimbabwe's delegation, led by Mthuli Ncube, sought financial backing from the IMF and World Bank.00:01

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