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There will be Hundreds of Fences in New York Against Car Raids

Hundreds of new permanent enclosures will be installed in the Times Square and elsewhere in New York to prevent pedestrians from being attacked by cars, the Associated Press reported.

Politics » Defense | January 3, 2018, Wednesday // 13:36 | Viewed: 3839

Turkey is Looking to Hire 40,000 New Soldiers

The Turkish army will appoint more than 40,000 new staff to compensate for those fired after the 2016 coup attempt, the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet quoted FOCUS quoting.

Politics » Defense | January 3, 2018, Wednesday // 10:35 | Viewed: 4299

After all Turkey Buys Russian Missile Systems for USD 2.5 Billion

The big arms deal between Moscow and Ankara is a fact, says BiT.

Politics » Defense | December 30, 2017, Saturday // 11:49 | Viewed: 5855

10 Strategic Teams will Take Care of Security in Downtown Sofia on the New Year's Eve

On the New Year's Eve in Sofia, there will be 10 strategic teams of two police officers trained by the specialized counter-terrorism team, reported bTV.

Politics » Defense | December 29, 2017, Friday // 13:57 | Viewed: 4764

France Mobilizes 100,000 Security Personnel For the Holidays

France's government is deploying nearly 100,000 police and soldiers for the holiday season as fears of extremist attacks remain high, according to Fox News.

Politics » Defense | December 24, 2017, Sunday // 16:47 | Viewed: 4051

Cybersecurity: EU Institutions Strengthen Cooperation to Counter Cyber-Attacks

On 20 December 2017 EU institutions took an important step in strengthening their cooperation in the fight against cyber-attacks.

Politics » Defense | December 21, 2017, Thursday // 16:19 | Viewed: 4970

Varna Airport Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

An extraordinary situation halted the work of Varna Airport on Wednesday night.

Politics » Defense | December 21, 2017, Thursday // 09:47 | Viewed: 4382

Government Stopped the Procedures For Shipbuilding and Aircraft Repairs

The government withdrew the draft decision to build two multi-purpose modular patrol vessels at the request of the company selected for the order and despite yesterday's negotiations to change the payment scheme.

Politics » Defense | December 20, 2017, Wednesday // 11:16 | Viewed: 4404

After the Series of Police Protests - a Salary Increase in the Interior Ministry

After the series of police protests there is already a salary increase in the Ministry of Interior was promised.

Politics » Defense | December 19, 2017, Tuesday // 13:06 | Viewed: 3608

Military Trainings at the Novo Selo Polygon Near Sliven

A new shift from the American reinforcements for European security started its training on the Novo Selo area near Sliven, bTV reported.

Politics » Defense | December 19, 2017, Tuesday // 09:54 | Viewed: 4386

The Netherlands Donated Minibuses to the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior for Transport of Migrants

The Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior received a donation of two minibuses for the transport of migrants from the Ministry of Justice and Security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, reports novinite.

Politics » Defense | December 15, 2017, Friday // 16:29 | Viewed: 5584

US Fighters Fired Signaling Missiles to Russian Warplanes

US fighter jets F-22 fired warning missiles after two Russian warplanes Su-25 entered a deescalation zone in the airspace east of the Euphrates River in Syria, a US official said.

Politics » Defense | December 15, 2017, Friday // 15:10 | Viewed: 4044

S&D Group President: Romania and Bulgaria are Ready to Join Schengen

Romania and Bulgaria should join the Schengen area “as soon as possible” as they meet the relevant criteria, according to Gianni Pittella, president of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D Group) in the European Parliament, according

Politics » Defense | December 14, 2017, Thursday // 17:13 | Viewed: 10522

Government Approved Additional Funds Up to BGN 19 970 000 to Repair 15 MiG-29 Fighter Jets

The government approved additional funds up to BGN 19 970 000 to repair 15 MiG-29 fighter jets.

Politics » Defense | December 13, 2017, Wednesday // 13:54 | Viewed: 5283

The Military Ministry will Pay BGN 81 Million for the Repair of 15 MiGs

The Ministry of Defense will pay BGN 81 million to repair 15 MiG-29 fighter jets of the Russian Air Force Corporation MiG.

Politics » Defense | December 11, 2017, Monday // 13:24 | Viewed: 4412

Washington, Seoul and Tokyo Begin Two-day Joint Military Exercises

US, South Korean and Japanese forces have begun joint military exercises, the South Korean army said, quoted by the France press.

Politics » Defense | December 11, 2017, Monday // 10:56 | Viewed: 9372

Poland: The Cost of the Patriot Missile Defense System is Unacceptable to us

The price at which the United States will agree to sell to Poland the missile defense system Patriot (PAC-3 +) is unacceptable for Warsaw, Deputy Defense Minister Bartosz Kownacki  said in an interview with Defense News.

Politics » Defense | December 7, 2017, Thursday // 13:02 | Viewed: 7778

The National Security Strategy: Cyber Defence and Modernization of the Army

The government approved the project for updating the National Security Strategy of Bulgaria and proposed to the National Assembly to accept it.

Politics » Defense | December 7, 2017, Thursday // 10:48 | Viewed: 5764

US and South Korean Planes Bombed a Polygon near the DPRK

US B-1B bombers have been flying over the Korean Peninsula this morning, within the framework of the large scale military exercise conducted jointly with the South Korean army.

Politics » Defense | December 6, 2017, Wednesday // 11:07 | Viewed: 4514

Finland Suspects Russian Aircraft Violated Airspace

Finland’s defense ministry said on Tuesday it suspected a Russian aircraft had violated Finnish airspace over the Baltic Sea earlier in the day, reported Reuters.

Politics » Defense | December 5, 2017, Tuesday // 12:17 | Viewed: 5238

Chairman of the Military Committee Commends Bulgaria For Being a Reliable Ally

General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, visited Bulgaria on 30 Nov-2 Dec.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 16:50 | Viewed: 5039
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