Bulgaria's Tourism Shifts Toward Experience-Focused Stays as Demand Grows
Tourism in Bulgaria is increasingly shifting from traditional hotel stays to more experience-focused offerings
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov clarified that Bulgaria will not deploy military forces or allocate funds to the Red Sea region to safeguard shipping, explaining earlier statements by Defense Minister Todor Tagarev.
Denkov explained, "What Minister Tagarev had in mind - I don't know how well it was understood, was possibly to send one or two officers to coordination centers, unfortunately, it was interpreted in a wrong way." He categorically stated that Bulgaria had no involvement in the strikes against the Houthis in the Red Sea. The Prime Minister emphasized that there were no discussions about sending troops or ships; such conversations never took place.
Despite the situation, Denkov assured ongoing efforts to secure the release of two Bulgarian sailors currently held captive by the Houthis. He explained that discussions were in progress, acknowledging the complexities arising from maritime rules dictating the captain and mate's roles as the last to leave the ship during an evacuation.
Denkov expressed hope for a positive resolution, emphasizing periodic contact with the captors and optimism for a successful outcome in the efforts to release the sailors.
The ongoing NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 2025, which runs from January 8 to February 22 across Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania, aims to enhance the Alliance's readiness and adaptability
A total of over 234.3 million leva, excluding VAT, has been allocated for four urgent construction and installation contracts at Graf Ignatievo Airport
Bulgaria's airport operators have agreed on the need to implement anti-drone systems at all international airports in the country
Anton Zlatanov, the head of the Border Police, spoke to BNT about the need for anti-drone systems at all strategic locations in Bulgaria, including airports
By the end of September, Bulgaria is set to receive eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has reported a significant rise in the number of individuals interested in joining the military
Bulgaria's Perperikon: A European Counterpart to Peru's Machu Picchu
Bulgarians Among EU's Least Frequent Vacationers, Struggling with Affordability