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Defense Minister: Talks Underway With US On The Deployment Of Missile Complexes In Bulgaria

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev announced from the parliamentary rostrum today that almost all of the first eight F-16s ordered by the US are already in production

Politics » Defense | January 18, 2024, Thursday // 15:08 | Viewed: 3334

Bulgarian Border Police Thwarted 180,000 Illegal Entry Attempts by Migrants in 2023

Bulgarian border police successfully prevented approximately 180,000 attempts by migrants to enter the country illegally in 2023, according to recent data released by the Interior Ministry on Wednesday

Politics » Defense | January 17, 2024, Wednesday // 17:14 | Viewed: 3256

Most Of The Weapons Bulgaria Produces Go To Ukraine

Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev recently disclosed in an interview with Voice of America that a substantial portion of Bulgaria's defense industry output is channeled towards Ukraine

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2024, Tuesday // 15:17 | Viewed: 3524

Bulgaria Set to Receive 8 Advanced F-16 Fighters in 2025

Bulgaria is gearing up to enhance its defense capabilities with the imminent arrival of eight cutting-edge F-16 fighter jets from the United States in 2025

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2024, Tuesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 3747

Bulgarian Defense Minister Tours Lockheed Martin for F-16 Block 70 Update

Embarking on a visit to the United States, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, accompanied by Defense Chief Admiral Emil Eftimov, directed their attention to the Lockheed Martin plants in Greenville, South Carolina

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2024, Tuesday // 11:30 | Viewed: 2621

From Roads to Combat Aircraft: Bulgaria's Ambitious EUR 6 Billion Plan for NATO and Beyond

Bulgaria's Minister of Defense, Todor Tagarev, has announced a substantial infrastructure development plan valued at EUR 6 billion, aimed at serving both NATO requirements and civilian purposes

Politics » Defense | January 15, 2024, Monday // 11:07 | Viewed: 3308

Hope for Release Emerges as Houthi Spokesman Assures Well-being of 'Galaxy Leader' Bulgarian Sailors

In a recent update on the situation surrounding the detained vessel "Galaxy Leader," Nasreddin Amer, the spokesman for the Houthi movement "Ansar Allah," conveyed positive news regarding the well-being of the two Bulgarian sailors aboard

Politics » Defense | January 15, 2024, Monday // 10:09 | Viewed: 2937

Bulgaria Clarifies: No Military Involvement in Red Sea Operations

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov clarified that Bulgaria will not deploy military forces or allocate funds to the Red Sea region to safeguard shipping, refuting earlier statements by Defense Minister Todor Tagarev

Politics » Defense | January 12, 2024, Friday // 12:39 | Viewed: 3119

US and Bulgaria Discussed Defense Upgrades and Ongoing Assistance to Ukraine

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev, leading a Bulgarian delegation, recently visited Washington where discussions centered on critical military cooperation and defense strategies

Politics » Defense | January 12, 2024, Friday // 11:08 | Viewed: 2632

Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Romania Join Forces to Clear Black Sea Mines in Historic Agreement

Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Romania have forged a significant alliance in Istanbul by signing a joint agreement to address the lingering issue of mines in the Black Sea resulting from the war in Ukraine

Politics » Defense | January 11, 2024, Thursday // 13:50 | Viewed: 2505

Bulgaria Advances Military Arsenal: Already Producing NATO-Standard Projectiles

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that Bulgaria has taken substantial steps to reinforce its military capabilities, confirming that certain companies in the country are presently engaged in the production of 155mm projectiles adhering to NATO standa

Politics » Defense | January 11, 2024, Thursday // 11:09 | Viewed: 2952

Joint Effort: Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey Forge Black Sea Demining Alliance

Deputy Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov is set to depart for Turkey today, authorized by a Council of Ministers decision to sign a Memorandum between Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey

Politics » Defense | January 10, 2024, Wednesday // 17:00 | Viewed: 2971

Bulgaria Denies Red Sea Warship Deployment Amidst Kidnapped Sailors' Crisis

Bulgaria's Defence Minister, Todor Tagarev, dismissed speculations about dispatching a warship to the Red Sea, asserting that Parliament's approval is imperative for any military mission

Politics » Defense | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 14:04 | Viewed: 2987

Bulgaria Firm on Refugee Conditions Amid Schengen Talks

Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov has underscored Bulgaria's stance, refusing additional conditions concerning refugees from Syria and Afghanistan in relation to European regulations and the nation's forthcoming Schengen air and sea accession

Politics » Defense | January 2, 2024, Tuesday // 10:17 | Viewed: 3153

Bulgarian Authorities Detain Over 18,000 Migrants in 2023: A Year of Challenges and Crackdowns

In the period from January to November 2023, Bulgaria saw a significant surge in migrant detentions, with a total of 18,008 third-country citizens apprehended by the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Politics » Defense | December 30, 2023, Saturday // 13:20 | Viewed: 4010

Bulgaria-Turkey Border to Become World's Busiest by 2025

Yavor Serafimov, Director of the General Directorate Combating Organised Crime, revealed a substantial drop in human trafficking across the country's borders, marking a 50% decrease since mid-year

Politics » Defense | December 29, 2023, Friday // 13:00 | Viewed: 12596

Defence Minister Tagarev: Bulgaria Examines Role in Red Sea Security

Bulgaria is deliberating the potential engagement in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden operation, as announced by Defence Minister Todor Tagarev during a recent media briefing

Politics » Defense | December 27, 2023, Wednesday // 16:15 | Viewed: 4361

President Rumen Radev's Visit to Kosovo: Reinforcing Bulgaria's Commitment to NATO Mission

President Rumen Radev's poignant visit to NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) showcased Bulgaria's steadfast commitment to global peace and security

Politics » Defense | December 23, 2023, Saturday // 16:31 | Viewed: 4434

Bulgaria Considers New International Operations Amid Global Climate

Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that Bulgaria is contemplating involvement in fresh overseas operations given the current global situation

Politics » Defense | December 21, 2023, Thursday // 13:27 | Viewed: 3778

Defence Minister Highlights Bulgaria's Growing Defence Industry Relevance

At the 19th National Innovation Forum, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev emphasized the significant transformation in Bulgaria's defense industry

Politics » Defense | December 19, 2023, Tuesday // 15:12 | Viewed: 3634

Bulgaria Anticipates Arrival of First Batch of F-16s by Early 2025

Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Todor Tagarev, disclosed to BNT that the initial set of F-16 aircraft is expected to touch down from the United States during the first quarter of 2025

Politics » Defense | December 18, 2023, Monday // 13:10 | Viewed: 3222
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