Bulgarian Parliament Adopts Bill Regulating Security Services at First Reading
Bulgarian MPs adopted at first reading on Wednesday, the structural bill, which regulates the activities of the security services.
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US, Bulgarian Military Personnel Begin Joint Exercise in Romania
US and Bulgarian military personnel began an exercise in the host country of Romania on May 18, according to Pentagon spokesman Army Col.
No Bulgarian Personnel Hit by Kabul Suicide Bombing
No Bulgarian military personnel has been affected by the suicide bombing that claimed the lives of at least three people near Kabul main airport on Sunday morning, the Defence Ministry in Sofia said in a statement.
Bulgarian Government Stations Troops at Border with Macedonia
The Bulgarian government stationed troops at the border with Macedonia, who have readiness to deal with an eventual migratory wave in case the situation in the neighbouring country worsens.
Bulgaria 'to Know Soon if Macedonia Events Followed a Scenario'
Bulgaria's Chief of Defense Vice Admiral Rumen Nikolov has said security services will be able to tell whether the developments in Kumanovo, Macedonia were an incident or followed "someone's scenario".
NATO FMs to Meet in Turkey over Ukraine, IS
A two-day meeting of Foreign Ministers from NATO states begins Wednesday in Antalya, Turkey, to discuss developments relating to the Ukraine crisis.
Bulgarian-US Military Training 'Thracian Eagle-2' Kicks Off at Graf Ignatievo
A Bulgarian-US military training “Thracian Eagle-2” starts Monday at the Graf Ignatievo airbase and will continue until end-June.
Bulgaria Will Need BGN 24 M to Repair Two MiG-29s in 2015
Bulgaria may be forced to revise its 2015 budget towards the end of the year to provide funding for a potential repair of some of its ageing Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets, Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said.
Seven-Week US Drills Involving Bulgaria to Start in May
The US Army is due to begin on May 1 the Combined Resolve IV drills at two German training grounds located in Bavaria.
Foreign Air Policing Missions 'Would Be Shame on Bulgaria' - MP
Bulgarian Parliament's Defense Committee head Miho Mihov has described as "unacceptable" the prospect of Bulgaria paying other NATO members to protect its airspace.
Bulgaria Should Boost Defense Spending, President Says after Security Meeting
The Consultative Council for National Security has recommended to Bulgaria's government to introduce a program that will help the country's armed forces meet NATO requirements, President Rosen Plevneliev has said.
Pro-NATO, Pro-Gov't Protest Staged outside Bulgaria Presidency
About a hundred people have gathered in front of the Presidency in Bulgaria's capital Sofia to voice support for Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev.
Bulgaria 'Can Jointly Produce APCs' with US
Bulgaria's government should allocate more money to defense, President Rosen Plevneliev's Defense and Security Secretary Atanas Samandov has said.
Consultative Council at Bulgaria Presidency to Meet over Security, Armed Forces
Bulgaria's Consultative Council for National Security is to hold a session on Monday to discuss the current security environment and the state of the Bulgarian Armed Forces.
Bulgarian Air Force Could Retire MiG-29 Jets in September
Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev announced that the country's air force could retire its MiG-29 fighter jets in September.
Bulgaria to Post 70 Troops to Deal with Refugee Influx at Border
Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev announced on Wednesday that 70 troops will be posted to the border with Turkey in order to help the border police deal with the influx of refugees.
Bulgaria President's Security Council to Discuss Army on 27 April
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will convene the consultative council on national security in order to discuss the state of the armed forces on April 27.
Bulgarian Parliament Passes Bill on NATO Communications Unit
Bulgarian National Assembly ratified the agreement for the deployment of a NATO switchboard battalion in Bulgaria.
Chief Executive of European Defence Agency to Visit Bulgaria
The chief executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA) Jorge Domecq will arrive on an official visit to Bulgaria on Wednesday.
Bulgaria Marks 11 Years since NATO Accession
The flag of the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is to be solemnly raised in front of the Presidency in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
US Navy Destroyer Jason Dunham to Enter Black Sea Friday
US Navy guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham will enter the Black Sea on Friday in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, the US 6th Fleet has announced.
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