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Bulgaria's Blasted Military Depot Cleaning Finally Concludes

Bulgaria's Deputy Defense Minister, Valentin Radev and the US Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick are announcing Wednesday the conclusion of the cleaning of the Chelopechene military storage.

Politics » Defense | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 09:19 | Viewed: 1616

Iran in Open War with Israel, Peres Claims

Iran is already in an open war with Israel, according to Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Politics » Defense | July 24, 2012, Tuesday // 09:42 | Viewed: 1527

Netanyahu Reiterates: Iran behind Bulgaria Bus Bombing

The Israeli intelligence has gathered "rock solid evidence" that Hezbollah and the Iranian regime were behind last week's bombing of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, according to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Politics » Defense | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 18:14 | Viewed: 2199

Israel Denies Report of Olympic Games Terror Scare

Israel has denied reports that it is hunting a group of white Europeans who are thought to have converted to Islam and working with Iran plan to target Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games in London.

Politics » Defense | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 13:43 | Viewed: 2007

Israel Said to Fear Terror Attack at Olympics

Israel is seriously concerned that Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games in London may become the target of a terror strike, according to media reports.

Politics » Defense | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 08:50 | Viewed: 3931

Bulgaria FM 'Refutes' Al Qaeda Responsibility for Burgas Attack

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted information from Israeli papers that the organization Qaedat al-Jihad has assumed responsibility for Wednesday's terrorist attack in Burgas.

Politics » Defense | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 21:10 | Viewed: 2345

4 NATO Warships Arrive in Bulgaria after Terror Attack

Four NATO combat ships have unexpectedly turned up in the major Bulgarian Black Sea port of Varna Thursday, following a deadly attack on Israeli tourists in Burgas.

Politics » Defense | July 19, 2012, Thursday // 15:55 | Viewed: 5673

Afghan Killer of Bulgarian, French Soldiers Sentenced to Death

The Afghani serviceman, who killed four soldiers from the French military contingent, including Bulgarian Chief Sergeant, Svilen Simeonov, has been sentenced to death.

Politics » Defense | July 17, 2012, Tuesday // 13:05 | Viewed: 5332

Bulgaria to Have Its 1st Female Generals in 5 Years

Bulgaria is to have its first female generals and admirals within five years, the country's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov believes.

Politics » Defense | July 10, 2012, Tuesday // 20:02 | Viewed: 1380

Bulgaria Tests Special Fire-Fighting Tank in Vitosha Wildfire

Bulgaria's authorities will be using the wildfire raging in the Vitosha Mountain near Sofia in order to test a special fire-fighting tank developed by a state-owned military plant, the Defense Ministry has announced.

Politics » Defense | July 4, 2012, Wednesday // 16:04 | Viewed: 5797

Millitary Drills Close Bulgaria-Romania Vidin Checkpoint

Traffic through the Vidin checkpoint on the Danube river between Romania and Bulgaria has been temporarily closed Saturday due to military drills going on in the area.

Politics » Defense | June 30, 2012, Saturday // 13:02 | Viewed: 1471

Bulgarian Navy Earns Praise in Breeze 2012 Naval Drills

The Bulgarian Navy has been praised by Bulgaria's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov for its performance during the Breeze 2012 naval drills.

Politics » Defense | June 29, 2012, Friday // 17:39 | Viewed: 2356

Bulgarian Navy Hosts Breeze 2012 Naval Drills in Black Sea

The Bulgarian Navy will host the Breeze 2012 naval drills in the Western Black Sea, the Defense Ministry announced Thursday.

Politics » Defense | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 13:55 | Viewed: 2715

Bulgarian, US Air Forces Start Thracian Spring 2012 Drills

The Thracian Spring 2012 joint drills of the air forces of Bulgaria and the USA have started in Southern Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Defense Ministry announced.

Politics » Defense | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 13:33 | Viewed: 2278

Bulgarian Army Scraps Deal with Blasted Ammo Depot Owner

Bulgaria's Defense Ministry is annulling its contract with the Bereta Trading company for ammo detonation and will seek compensations.

Politics » Defense | June 16, 2012, Saturday // 11:12 | Viewed: 2491

Bulgaria to Pull out Afghanistan Contingent by 2015

The Bulgarian government is deciding Wednesday to end the participation of the country's rangers in the NATO security mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2014.

Politics » Defense | June 13, 2012, Wednesday // 13:56 | Viewed: 2097

Bulgarian Right-Wingers Call for Electronic Voting in 2013 Elections

Bulgaria's right-wing Blue Coalition wants electronic voting to be introduced for the country's general elections in 2013, it has been made clear.

Politics » Defense | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 14:29 | Viewed: 1094

CIA Director Petraeus Visited Bulgaria on Unannounced Trip

The Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, David Petraeus, visited Bulgaria June 5-7, calling for stronger partnership in the intelligence sphere, the US embassy in Sofia announced after his departure.

Politics » Defense | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 12:56 | Viewed: 3432

Bulgaria's Deputy Defense Minister: Blast Scene Is Terrifying

The shop at the ammo facility in southeastern Bulgaria where a blast occurred Tuesday has been totaled to the ground, Deputy Defense Minister, Valentin Radev, informs.

Politics » Defense | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 11:31 | Viewed: 1863

Bulgarian Defense Expert Tangled in Ammo Blast Scandal

An employee of Bulgaria's Defense Ministry has been on an expensive and exotic vacation, paid for the Bereta Trading company, owner of Bulgaria's blasted ammunition depot.

Politics » Defense | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 18:46 | Viewed: 2104

Bulgarian Institutions Clash in Safety Assessment of Ammo Co

A total of five safety probes have been conducted at the Bereta Trading company, owner of Bulgaria's blasted ammunition depot, according to the Interior Ministry.

Politics » Defense | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 17:14 | Viewed: 1911
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