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Minister Mladenov: Defense Ministry Needs to Refocus on Defense

Bulgaria's new Defense Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, said Friday his main job would be restore the institution's focus on defense affairs.

Politics » Defense | August 7, 2009, Friday // 16:00 | Viewed: 2956

Russian Warship Arrives in Bulgarian Black Sea for Naval Drills

Russian warship, The Caesar Kunikov, has arrived in Bulgaria's Black Sea port of Varna to take part in the 14th Blackseafor naval drills.

Politics » Defense | August 6, 2009, Thursday // 19:53 | Viewed: 7262

200 Bulgaria Soldiers to Guard Afghanistan Airport in Kandahar

At least 200 Bulgarian soldiers will take part in the international security maintenance operation in Afghanistan which will guard the Kandahar Airport.

Politics » Defense | August 4, 2009, Tuesday // 15:14 | Viewed: 3201

Interpol Asks Bulgaria to Investigate FARC Weapons - Report

Bulgaria has been announced as one of the 27 countries whose weapons were found in Colombian FARC rebel encampments.

Politics » Defense | August 3, 2009, Monday // 12:38 | Viewed: 5026

New Bulgaria Defense Minister: Bulgarian Army Deserves Respect

The new Bulgarian Minister of Defense, Nikolay Mladenov, has stated that experts from his Ministry will decide where expenditure can be cut.

Politics » Defense | July 31, 2009, Friday // 13:17 | Viewed: 2374

Bulgaria Defense Ministry Awards Outgoing US Ambassador

The outgoing US Ambassador to Bulgaria, Nancy McEldowney, was awarded Monday a medal by the Bulgarian Defense Ministry.

Politics » Defense | July 20, 2009, Monday // 12:38 | Viewed: 2278

Bulgaria Defense Ministry Sued for Discrimination against Women

Bulgaria's Defense Ministry is facing a suit over a measure preventing women from joining the National Guard Unit.

Politics » Defense | July 17, 2009, Friday // 20:49 | Viewed: 6524

Bulgarian Navy with New Commander-in-Chief

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Navy, Rear Admiral Plamen Manushev, was inaugurated at a ceremony in the Black Sea city of Varna Friday.

Politics » Defense | July 17, 2009, Friday // 20:35 | Viewed: 6006

Plane with Votes of Bulgarian Rangers in Afghanistan Gets Flat Tire

The An-30 plane transporting the ballot boxes with the votes of the Bulgarian rangers currently stationed in Afghanistan had an accident on Monday.

Politics » Defense | July 7, 2009, Tuesday // 20:49 | Viewed: 3942

Bulgarian Army Aims to Dispose of Weapons in Turkey

General Zlatan Stoykov, Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian army, is set to propose that unnecessary Bulgarian weapons are disposed of in Turkey.

Politics » Defense | June 12, 2009, Friday // 09:54 | Viewed: 3651

Bulgaria Officers Set for Afghan Army Training Mission

Bulgaria's Council of Ministers confirmed Wednesday that Bulgarian army officers will help to train the Afghan army.

Politics » Defense | June 5, 2009, Friday // 09:43 | Viewed: 7855

US Congressman Poe Impressed with US-Bulgaria Cooperation

The Republican US Congressman, Ted Poe, has stated he was impressed with the depth of US Bulgaria cooperation on defense, counter-narcotics and combating human trafficking.

Politics » Defense | June 1, 2009, Monday // 13:29 | Viewed: 3173

Bulgaria to Send 2 Officers to Help EU Fight Somali Pirates

Bulgaria's government is going to decide Thursday whether the country would participate in the anti-piracy military operation of the EU.

Politics » Defense | May 27, 2009, Wednesday // 17:21 | Viewed: 3023

US Marines Arrive for Drills at Bulgaria's Novo Selo Training Ground

The 22nd Expeditionary Unit of the US marines is arriving Wednesday, May 27, for one-week military drills.

Politics » Defense | May 26, 2009, Tuesday // 20:07 | Viewed: 4836

Bulgaria Intelligence Predicted Russia-Ukraine Gas War

Bulgaria's intelligence head, Gen. Kircho Kirov, said Saturday his service had generally predicted the developments that led to the Russia-Ukraine gas crisis in January 2009.

Politics » Defense | May 23, 2009, Saturday // 16:48 | Viewed: 3366

Bulgarian Military Base Commander Found Dead

Рўhe commander of the Bulgarian Military Base No 32 900, Capt Atanas Angelov, has been found dead in his home by his wife.

Politics » Defense | May 15, 2009, Friday // 20:32 | Viewed: 2666

Bulgaria's Burgas Welcomes Black Sea Naval Cooperation Force

Bulgaria's city of Burgas welcomed Friday military vessels of five Black Sea states as part of BLACKSEAFOR, a multinational naval on-call peace task force.

Politics » Defense | April 17, 2009, Friday // 16:49 | Viewed: 4478

Bulgaria Signs Classified Information Agreement with Serbia

Bulgaria and Serbia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on exchange and mutual protection of classified information in the field of defense.

Politics » Defense | April 15, 2009, Wednesday // 14:32 | Viewed: 2196

Bulgaria Commits to NATO Afghanistan Mission

Bulgaria will send to Afghanistan a training and communications team as part of the NATO forces in the region.

Politics » Defense | April 5, 2009, Sunday // 19:01 | Viewed: 4166

Spanish ABC: In Bulgaria Passy Means NATO

One of NATO's priorities in the next few years should be the crafting of a new image, Solomon Passy believes.

Politics » Defense | April 2, 2009, Thursday // 17:40 | Viewed: 3218

Bulgaria Celebrates Five Years as NATO Member, 60th NATO Birthday

Bulgaria started Sunday the series of events to celebrate the fifth anniversary since the country joined NATO, and the coming 60th birthday of the Alliance.

Politics » Defense | March 29, 2009, Sunday // 17:33 | Viewed: 3301