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Bulgaria and Turkey Join Forces to Combat Terrorism

Chief prosecutors from Bulgaria and Turkey have initiated a collaborative effort aimed at countering terrorism, with a focus on dismantling terrorist networks and addressing the financing of such activities

Politics » Defense | February 27, 2024, Tuesday // 11:34 | Viewed: 2620

Bulgaria Bans Entry of Alleged Russian Spies: SANS Takes Action (UPDATED)

In a bold move aimed at safeguarding national security, Bulgaria’s State Agency “National Security” (SANS) has imposed a strict entry ban on two individuals suspected of espionage on behalf of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation

Politics » Defense | February 26, 2024, Monday // 14:15 | Viewed: 3271

Turkish Military Convoy, Part of NATO Mission, to Transit Bulgaria

In a scheduled operation, military personnel and equipment from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey, serving as part of the NATO Stabilization Force mission in Kosovo (KFOR), are set to traverse Bulgaria's road infrastructure on February 27 and 28

Politics » Defense | February 26, 2024, Monday // 11:36 | Viewed: 2264

Bulgaria's Defence Chief Addresses Unprecedented Security Challenges at Annual Conference

During the annual Chief of Defence Conference, Bulgaria's Defence Chief Admiral Emil Eftimov underscored the significant challenges facing the Alliance and the democratic world

Politics » Defense | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1855

Bulgaria to Assist Ukraine in Repairing Helicopters

Hristo Gadjev, the chairman of Bulgaria's parliamentary committee on defense, has unveiled plans for Bulgarian involvement in repairing Ukrainian helicopter

Politics » Defense | February 19, 2024, Monday // 18:18 | Viewed: 2765

Border Crisis: Bulgaria Faces 50% Surge in Illegal Migrant Attempts

Bulgaria's Border Police Directorate General has revealed a significant surge in migrant attempts to cross the country's borders during the summer of 2023 compared to the previous year.

Politics » Defense | February 19, 2024, Monday // 17:40 | Viewed: 2976

Bulgarian APCs Designated For Ukraine Are Still Not Transported - Why?!

As Bulgaria prepares for a cabinet rotation, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev finds himself under mounting criticism for delays in providing crucial military aid to Ukraine

Politics » Defense | February 19, 2024, Monday // 13:20 | Viewed: 2667

Mayor of Bulgarian Town Launches Referendum Amid Plans for NATO Troop Expansion

In a move that underscores the complexities of Bulgaria's evolving defense strategy, Yambol Mayor Valentin Revanski has announced plans to hold a local referendum regarding the proposed expansion of the Kabile barracks area to accommodate 2,000 NATO troop

Politics » Defense | February 16, 2024, Friday // 14:29 | Viewed: 2359

Bulgaria Meets the NATO Requirements of 2% of GDP for Defense

Bulgaria has joined the ranks of 18 NATO nations meeting the alliance's criterion of allocating 2 percent of GDP for defense spending

Politics » Defense | February 15, 2024, Thursday // 14:26 | Viewed: 2644

Russia's War Victory Could Lead to Buffer Status for Romania and Bulgaria, Warns Analyst

As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, Bulgarian political analyst Assoc. Iskren Ivanov sheds light on the potential consequences of a Russian victory in the ongoing war in Ukraine

Politics » Defense | February 15, 2024, Thursday // 12:09 | Viewed: 3665

Bulgaria: Uncertainty Surrounds Defense Minister's Future After Rotation

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that he has not yet received an invitation to continue in his post following the government rotation

Politics » Defense | February 5, 2024, Monday // 18:15 | Viewed: 2401

Bulgaria Sends Long-Awaited Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine

Amidst months of political debates and vetoes, Bulgaria has finally dispatched the promised armored personnel carriers (APCs) to Ukraine, marking the culmination of a six-month journey with diplomatic twists and turns

Politics » Defense | February 3, 2024, Saturday // 09:00 | Viewed: 3002

Finnish Fighter Jets Join NATO Defense Mission Over Bulgaria

The Finnish Air Force has announced its participation in NATO's air defense mission over Bulgaria, Romania, and the Black Sea

Politics » Defense | February 2, 2024, Friday // 15:31 | Viewed: 3095

Bulgaria's Hades Unleashes New Kamikaze Drone: Secures Major Ukrainian Order

Bulgarian defense powerhouse Hades Defense Systems has announced the commencement of mass production for its cutting-edge kamikaze drone, the NEM-600

Politics » Defense | February 1, 2024, Thursday // 17:19 | Viewed: 3378

Steadfast Defender - 90,000 Of NATO Deployed Near Russia

NATO is increasing its military presence in the Atlantic and Arctic regions

Politics » Defense | January 31, 2024, Wednesday // 09:05 | Viewed: 3305

Bulgarian Defence Minister Explores Military Collaboration with Ukrainian Ambassador

In a strategic meeting on Monday, Bulgarian Defence Minister Todor Tagarev engaged in discussions with Ukraine's Ambassador to Sofia, Olesya Ilashchuk

Politics » Defense | January 29, 2024, Monday // 19:30 | Viewed: 2229

Surge in Illegal Migrants: Bulgaria's 2023 Stats Revealed

Bulgarian authorities apprehended 18,554 third-country nationals as illegal migrants in 2023, reflecting a significant 10.7% surge compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Interior Ministry

Politics » Defense | January 28, 2024, Sunday // 13:00 | Viewed: 4091

Negligible Migrant Pressure On The Bulgarian-Turkish Border

Migrant pressure on the Bulgarian-Turkish border remains at negligible levels, according to Interior Ministry Secretary General Zhivko Kotsev

Politics » Defense | January 26, 2024, Friday // 17:35 | Viewed: 2766

Bulgaria Grants Approval for Turkish Military Planes to Enter its Airspace

Bulgaria has given its nod for Turkish fighter jets to access Bulgarian airspace, marking the first such agreement between the two nations

Politics » Defense | January 26, 2024, Friday // 14:41 | Viewed: 3284

Bulgaria Faces Urgent Need for Modern Missile Defense System

Bulgaria is currently exposed to the threat of ballistic missile attacks and is in critical need of upgrading its air defense capabilities

Politics » Defense | January 23, 2024, Tuesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 3177

Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey Forge Naval Alliance

The Mine Counter-measures Task Group Black Sea, formed through an agreement among Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey in January, is anticipated to achieve operational readiness by April or May

Politics » Defense | January 22, 2024, Monday // 15:30 | Viewed: 3888
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