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Sofia Hosts South-Eastern Europe Defense Ministers Meeting

The annual meeting of the Ministers of Defense of South-Eastern Europe will take place in Sofia, starting on Wednesday.

Politics » Defense | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 08:19 | Viewed: 2114

US Embassy Clarifies Position onTraining Facilities in Bulgaria

The US Embassy in Sofia issued Tuesday a press release to clarify the US official position on the use and the intentions of the joint Bulgarian-US military training facilities such as the one in Novo Selo.

Politics » Defense | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 19:11 | Viewed: 2934

Bulgaria Businessmen Trained on Working with US Military

Bulgarian businessmen from the city of Sliven took part Tuesday in a meeting with US army officers at the Novo Selo training ground.

Politics » Defense | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 17:31 | Viewed: 8513

Defense Minister: Bulgaria Will Up Afghanistan Mission

The Bulgarian Defense Ministry is considering increasing the country’s military contingent in Afghanistan and reducing the mission in Bosnia.

Politics » Defense | October 17, 2009, Saturday // 20:44 | Viewed: 2815

Defense Minister: Bulgaria Needs New Jet Fighters

Bulgaria needs new multirole jet fighters, and this will be a priority of the Defense Ministry.

Politics » Defense | October 15, 2009, Thursday // 18:16 | Viewed: 3039

Bulgaria PM Cancels Notorious French Corvettes Deal

The Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, discussed Monday with his French counterpart, Francois Fillon, the notorious corvettes deal.

Politics » Defense | October 12, 2009, Monday // 16:22 | Viewed: 4622

US Expands Bulgaria Novo Selo Military Training Ground

The American military training ground in the village of Novo Selo will be expanded by November 2010, US and Bulgarian officials announced Thursday.

Politics » Defense | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 16:17 | Viewed: 11751

PM: We Won't Let Bulgarian Army Wane despite Budget Deficit

Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, said Thursday the government would not let the Bulgarian Army become weaker despite the shortage of funds caused by the recently emerged budget deficit.

Politics » Defense | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 14:17 | Viewed: 2373

200 Bulgarian Rangers Set out on Afghanistan ISAF Mission

200 rangers from the Special Forces of the Bulgarian Army went sent to Afghanistan on Wednesday after a ceremony in the southern city of Plovdiv.

Politics » Defense | September 30, 2009, Wednesday // 17:39 | Viewed: 7830

Bulgaria Frigate Drazki to Participate in NATO Operation

The Bulgarian frigate Drazki (Intrepid) will take part in NATO's operation in Mediterranean see, "Active Endeavor".

Politics » Defense | September 21, 2009, Monday // 17:43 | Viewed: 2213

Russia Drops Plans for Missiles in Kaliningrad

Russia will not deploy new missiles in the Kaliningrad enclave after the United States dropped plans for an anti-missile shield in Eastern Europe, Russia's deputy defence minister said on Saturday.

Politics » Defense | September 19, 2009, Saturday // 15:41 | Viewed: 5099

Bulgaria, US Rangers Conduct Joint Drill at Novo Selo Ground

Bulgarian and US soldiers conducted Thursday a joint drill of fighting the enemy in an urban setting at the Novo Selo training ground.

Politics » Defense | September 17, 2009, Thursday // 14:43 | Viewed: 2778

Missile Blast Exposes Poor Condition of Bulgaria Military Equipment

An anti-aircraft missile exploded shortly after its launch during military drills of the Bulgarian Army near the northeast town of Shabla.

Politics » Defense | September 4, 2009, Friday // 19:09 | Viewed: 12020

Bulgaria Launches Official Investigation of Shady Defense Deals

Two preliminary investigations have been officially initiated by Bulgaria's Prosecutor's Office.

Politics » Defense | September 4, 2009, Friday // 15:31 | Viewed: 1912

Bulgaria Defense Deals Unraveled, Former Ministers Interrogated

Two of Bulgaria's former Defense Ministers - Nikolay Tsonev (2008-2009) and Veselin Bliznakov (2005-2008) will most likely be interrogated over investigated violations.

Politics » Defense | September 1, 2009, Tuesday // 14:15 | Viewed: 1893

Bulgaria's New Military Police Head Fired over Abuse of Power

Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, has fired the recently appointed head of the Military Police Service, Brigade General Ivan Mechkov.

Politics » Defense | September 1, 2009, Tuesday // 12:25 | Viewed: 2551

Bulgaria Defense Minister: Defense Law Is Open to Corruption

Bulgaria Minister of Defense, Nikolay Mladenov, has stated that his main priority is to change the Defense laws in the country, which are "open to corruption.

Politics » Defense | August 30, 2009, Sunday // 16:05 | Viewed: 1973

Bulgaria Prosecutors to Have Lots of Work with Ministry of Defense

At least three deals made by the Ministry of Defense have been sent to be investigated by the Prosecutor's office, Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov stated Friday.

Politics » Defense | August 28, 2009, Friday // 15:22 | Viewed: 2273

Bulgaria Prosecutors Investigate Military Police Director

The Military Prosecutor's office in Sofia has completed pre-trial proceedings against the Director of Bulgaria's Military Police, Brigadier General Ivan Mechkov.

Politics » Defense | August 28, 2009, Friday // 14:14 | Viewed: 2444

Top Bulgarian Official in Conflict of Interest Scheme for BGN 1 M

A former top Bulgarian official is involved in a conflict of interest scheme for BGN 1 M.

Politics » Defense | August 22, 2009, Saturday // 12:48 | Viewed: 2335

Bulgaria Rangers to Guard Kabul Airport

A Bulgarian military contingent is going to guard the Kabul airport per the proposal of Defense Minister, Nikolay Mladenov.

Politics » Defense | August 19, 2009, Wednesday // 11:05 | Viewed: 3939
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