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Amanita beckeri was described six decades ago, but still remains among the less known and least featured in the mycological literature species of the genus in Europe. The authors present concise description and illustrations of a collection of the species from the Balkan Peninsula, which identity is supported by analysis of rITS sequences. Comparison with similar brownish-colored ringless amanitas is presented and an account of the current knowledge about its distribution is included.

Hygrocybe calciphila, an uncommon species of the genus was found for the first time in Southeastern Europe in forests of Pinus heldreichii in Bulgaria. Description and illustrations of the finding are presented. The European distribution of the species is summarized and briefly discussed, with emphasis on the scarce previous findings in Southern Europe.