Bulgaria Initiates Public Procurement for MiG-29 Engine Overhaul
The Ministry of Defence of Bulgaria has initiated a public procurement process for the overhaul of six engines used in MiG-29 fighter jets
Lithuania considers reintroducing military conscription in view of the changed geopolitical situation.
This was discussed at a meeting of the State Defence Council, which brings together Lithuania's President, Prime Minister, Parliament Speaker, Minister of Defence and Chief of Defence.
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite justified this move with the new geopolitical circumstances, Lithuanian National Radio and Television reports.
Compulsory military service was abolished in Lithuania in 2008, when the country opted for a fully professional army.
However the number of men and women, who chose to serve in the army, was much lower than expected.
Under the proposal, compulsory military service will be reintroduced for five years and will be applicable to men aged between 19 and 26 years.
Lithuania plans to call between 3000 and 3500 men each year, who will fill up army units and ensure the country is better prepared against possible aggression.
There will be exemptions for students, single fathers, men with health issues and those who are no longer eligible for military service.
In case the proposal is adopted by the Lithuanian Parliament, the first call to conscripts could be issued as early as September.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
CIA Director William Burns has issued a stark warning, asserting that Ukraine may face defeat in its war against Russia by the end of this year if the United States does not step up its military assistance
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson conducted an inspection of border control measures at Sofia Airport, marking a significant step in Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen Area by air
Romania is making strides toward joining the Visa Waiver Program, a significant milestone that would enable its citizens to travel to the United States visa-free for up to 90 days
More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Thursday night at Columbia University in New York City
A Russian airstrike on the city of Dnipro in central Ukraine has resulted in the loss of at least eight lives and left 21 individuals wounded
Ukraine's military announced the destruction of a Russian Tu-22 strategic bomber, allegedly involved in nighttime airstrikes targeting Ukrainian cities
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022