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Bulgaria NGOs Demand Referendum on US Defense Shield

Bulgarian Non-Government Organizations have united in their demand to hold a referendum about adopting elements of the planned US missile defense shield in the country.

Politics » Defense | March 4, 2010, Thursday // 17:01 | Viewed: 3302

Bulgaria Hints It Needs US Missile Shield Because of Iran, Russia Confused

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry formally replied to a note of the Russian government that no official talks had been held for locating elements of the US missile defense in Europe on Bulgarian soil.

Politics » Defense | February 19, 2010, Friday // 17:24 | Viewed: 2811

Moscow: Bulgaria Must Disclose Aims of US Shield Talks

Moscow's official query over Bulgaria's plans to deploy US air defence missiles on its soil concerns the "aims and existence of such talks", according to a Russian foreign ministry statement.

Politics » Defense | February 19, 2010, Friday // 08:43 | Viewed: 1958

Russia Demands Explanation from Bulgaria over US Missile Defense

Russia has made a formal request asking Bulgaria for clarifications regarding the potential location of elements of the US missile defense in Europe on Bulgarian soil.

Politics » Defense | February 18, 2010, Thursday // 20:09 | Viewed: 1678

Condition of Bulgarian Rangers Injured by Taliban Is Improving

The health condition of all 3 Bulgarian rangers, injured during a Taliban rocket attack in Kandahar is improving rapidly, the Bulgarian Defense Ministry informs.

Politics » Defense | February 18, 2010, Thursday // 09:55 | Viewed: 2100

Russia Piles up Pressure on Bulgaria over Missile Shield

Russia has demanded once again that Bulgaria explains in details its planned involvement in a new US missile defence system in Europe which came as an unwelcome surprise to Moscow.

Politics » Defense | February 17, 2010, Wednesday // 20:26 | Viewed: 2811

Bulgaria PM 'Deaf' to Russia-US Spat over Missile Shield

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has denied the country is in talks with the United States over its involvement in a new US missile defense system in Europe which has come as an unwelcome surprise to Moscow.

Politics » Defense | February 17, 2010, Wednesday // 16:55 | Viewed: 3736

German Paper: Bulgaria Role in US Missile Defense to Renew Europe Debates

The talk about Bulgaria's potential participation in the US missile defense is going to renew the debates in Europe about the American project from the time it was proposed by George W.

Politics » Defense | February 17, 2010, Wednesday // 15:03 | Viewed: 2226

Bulgaria Top Diplomat: No Official Talk on US Defense Shield

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, rejected reports that Bulgaria is holding official talks about adopting elements of the planned US missile defense shield.

Politics » Defense | February 17, 2010, Wednesday // 09:13 | Viewed: 2465

Bulgaria Ex PM: Cabinet Never Discussed US Defense Shield

Bulgaria's former Prime Minister and leader of the Socialist Party (BSP), Sergey Stanishev, declared his cabinet never held any talks about Bulgaria adopting elements of the planned US missile defense shield.

Politics » Defense | February 16, 2010, Tuesday // 18:46 | Viewed: 2258

Russia NATO Envoy Rejects Trans-Dniester Missile Proposal

Dimitri Rogozin, Russia’s envoy to NATO, has rejected the proposal by the breakaway Moldovan republic of Trans-Dniester to set up a Russian missile defense system on its territory

Politics » Defense | February 16, 2010, Tuesday // 16:23 | Viewed: 2267

Ambassador: Bulgaria's Part in US Missile Shield Hangs 'in the Air'

The US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlick, has stated that the only discussions between the US and Bulgaria on the missile defense shield were held informally within NATO.

Politics » Defense | February 16, 2010, Tuesday // 13:12 | Viewed: 2010

US: We Haven't Asked Bulgaria to Host Missile Defense Shield

Ellen Tauscher, the US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs, has stated that the US has not requested Bulgaria to adopt elements of the planned US missile defense shield.

Politics » Defense | February 16, 2010, Tuesday // 10:36 | Viewed: 3163

Moldova Breakaway Region Offers to Host Russian Missiles

Moldova's breakaway region of Trans-Dniester has reacted to US plans for a missile defence shield hosted by Romania and Bulgaria by offering to host new Russian missiles.

Politics » Defense | February 16, 2010, Tuesday // 09:25 | Viewed: 7730

Bulgaria in Informal Talks for Joining US Missile Defense

The United States and Bulgaria are currently in the stage of unofficial talks over the possibility of the latter joining the US missile defense in Europe.

Politics » Defense | February 12, 2010, Friday // 16:32 | Viewed: 3763

Bulgaria Parliament Rejects Defense Act after President Veto

The Bulgarian Parliament has rejected amendments to the Law on Defense and Armed Forces, thus supporting President Georgi Parvanov who had used his veto powers to return the Defense Act to Parliament.

Politics » Defense | February 12, 2010, Friday // 11:19 | Viewed: 2881

Bulgaria Gives up Plan for Consolidating Afghanistan Troops

For the time being the Bulgarian government is backing off its previously announced plan to consolidate at one spot all of its troops on mission in Afghanistan.

Politics » Defense | February 9, 2010, Tuesday // 09:28 | Viewed: 1877

Comatose Bulgarian Ranger Injured by Taliban Upgraded to Stable

All 3 Bulgarian rangers, injured during a Taliban rocket attack in Kandahar, are in stable condition.

Politics » Defense | February 6, 2010, Saturday // 17:14 | Viewed: 2371

Bulgarian Rangers Injured in Taliban Attack Moved to Sofia Hospital

The 3 Bulgarian rangers injured during a Taliban rocket attack in Kandahar have been transferred from the US military hospital in Landschtul, Germany to Sofia.

Politics » Defense | February 6, 2010, Saturday // 10:24 | Viewed: 6387

Bulgaria PM Criticizes Ex-Government over Military Council

Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov has slammed the former tri-partite government over problems with the Interagency Council for mobilization of the country and the military-industrial complex.

Politics » Defense | February 5, 2010, Friday // 14:26 | Viewed: 1584

Bulgaria Defense Minister Sends Planes to Collect Injured Soldiers

The Bulgarian Defense Minister, Anyu Angelov, has ordered two planes to be sent to Germany to collect the 4 Bulgarian soldiers, who were injured by a Taliban a rocket attack in Kandahar.

Politics » Defense | February 4, 2010, Thursday // 11:23 | Viewed: 1817
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