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Bulgarian Named Chair of NATO Investment Committee
Bulgarian Konstantin Nesterov has been elected as Chair of NATO’s Investment Committee, Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry announced Friday.
Bulgaria Declassifies Report on 2003 Deadly Attack in Kerbala Base
Ten years after the death of five Bulgarian military officers in Iraq, the Defense Ministry declassified the report from the inspection into the tragedy.
Bulgaria to Learn New Details of Deadly Attack in Kerbala
Bulgaria's Defense Minister Angel Naydenov is going to present on Monday, January 20, new details from the report on the attack on base "India" in Karbala, Iraq, 10 years ago.
No Bulgarians Injured in Kabul Terror Attack
No Bulgarian military officers were injured in the terror attack in Kabul on January 17, according to the Defense Ministry's press service.
Russia Steps Up Military Aid to Assad, Bulgaria Involved - Report
Russia has recently stepped up supplies of military gear to Syria, according to sources with knowledge of the deliveries.
Bulgaria Begins Construction of Border Fence with Turkey
The construction of the wire fence at the Bulgarian – Turkish border will begin on January 20, Minister of Defense Angel Naydenov announced.
Sofia Marks 70th Anniversary of Fiercest Allied Bombing
Bulgarian capital Sofia marks Friday the 70th anniversary from the most destructive Second World bombing sustained by the allied US and British air force.
300 Bulgarian Rangers Leave for Afghanistan
Bulgarian state officials will see off on Tuesday a unit of 300 rangers to Afghanistan, who will guard the interior zone at the Kandahar Airport
Bulgaria Admits Delay in Construction of Border Fence with Turkey
Bulgarian Defense Minister Angel Naydenov revealed Monday that the country’s plans to build a fence on part of its border with Turkey have been hit by a serious delay.
Bulgaria Marks Anniversary of 5 Rangers Killed in Iraq
A memorial service took place in the Bulgarian town of Karlovo to mark 10 years since the death of 5 rangers in Kerbala, Iraq.
Bulgaria to Send Commando Unit to Afghanistan
The Bulgarian army is training a team of navy commandos to be sent in the NATO-led ISAF mission in Afghanistan.
Bulgaria Says It Will Cope with Refugee Influx 'Within Weeks'
Bulgaria’s government believes the refugee situation in the country will be put under control “within several weeks.
Bulgaria's Border Fence Operation Going as Planned - Defense Min
The operation aiming to curb the influx of asylum-seekers through Bulgaria’s border with Turkey is going as planned, Bulgarian Defense Minister Angel Naydenov has said.
Interior: 8 000 Await Refugee Status in Bulgaria
Currently, there are 9 820 recently-arrived immigrants in Bulgaria, with 8 000 of them expecting to obtain refugee status, according to Deputy Interior Minister, Vasil Marinov.
Bulgaria to Participate in NATO's Resolute Support for Afghanistan
Bulgaria is prepared to participate with up to 110 servicemen in NATO's new Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan, stated Bulgaria's Minister of Defense Angel Naydenov.
Bulgarian President Calls Security Council over Refugee Crisis
Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev is calling the Consultative Council for National Security for a sitting on Wednesday, November 20.
US Plans to Train Libyan Soldiers in Bulgaria
US authorities have revealed that they plan to train up to 8 000 Libyan soldiers at a base in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Closes 'Green' Border with Turkey to Stop Refugee Wave
Bulgaria has closed its border with Turkey for illegal immigrants overnight Sunday into Monday by sending an additional 1 166 policemen to guard it.
Bulgaria 'Regrets' Having to Build Border Fence with Turkey
Bulgaria “is not happy” having to build a fence on part of its border with Turkey over the ongoing refugee influx, Bulgarian Defense Minister Angel Naydenov has said.
Bulgaria Will Extradite Illegal Immigrants Without Refugee Status-PM
Illegal immigrants that have not been granted 'refugee' , or 'humanitarian' status will be extradited, said PM Oresharski.
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