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Bulgaria’s President, Georgi Parvanov, is attending Saturday the concert in Varna dedicated to the 131st anniversary of the establishment of the Bulgarian Naval Forces. Photo by BGNES
The Bulgarian Naval Forces mark over the weekend the 131-year anniversary of their establishment in the presence of local and State officials and numerous events in the Black Sea cities of Varna and Burgas.
Bulgaria’s President, Georgi Parvanov, is attending Saturday the concert in Varna dedicated to commemoration while Defense Minister, Anyu Angelov, will bestow awards to navy officers at the same event.
In Burgas, the frigate “Verni” (Faithful), sailed to the civil port and was open for visits on Saturday. It is the first one in Bulgaria to pass NATO requirements and receive a NATO standards certificate.
The celebrations will continue in Varna Sunday with the graduation of officers from Varna’s Naval Academy and “Verni” sailing to the city to be visited by the Varna public.
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