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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: 4062

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: 4985

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: 4398

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: 4418

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: 3620

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: 4402

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: 5613

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: 4055

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: 10558

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: 5298

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: 4423

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: 9397

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: 7795

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: 5781

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: 4522

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: 5326

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: 5044

Washington is Preparing a New Strategy for National Security

The administration of President Donald Trump intends to present a new US security strategy in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal quoted him as saying.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 11:45 | Viewed: 3403

South Korea and the United States Began their Biggest Military Exercises

South Korea and the United States have begun their largest joint air force exercises so far.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:35 | Viewed: 3894

France Should Know that Iran's Missiles Are Not Negotiable

France should know that Iran’s missile program is not an issue that can be negotiated, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Bahram Qassemi, said in an interview with state media on Monday, quoted by Reuters.

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2017, Monday // 10:05 | Viewed: 3430
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