Bulgaria: Mystery Drone Forces Brief Closure of Airspace above Sofia Airport
Airspace above Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport was temporarily shut down on Saturday after security systems detected a drone in the vicinity of the capital’s main aviation hub
Vasil Terziev
Sofia's recently elected mayor, Vassil Terziev, has taken the initiative to convene a crucial meeting involving leaders from various political parties represented in the Municipal Council. The purpose of this gathering is to establish shared priorities and foster collaboration within the council, aiming to enhance its functionality.
The move comes following the unsuccessful election of a council leader during the inaugural session on November 13. None of the candidates managed to secure the necessary votes, with Boris Bonev, nominated by "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" and "Spasi Sofia", emerging as the leading contender.
Scheduled for November 20, the upcoming meeting is poised to focus on key policies and the 2024 municipal budget. Notably, this gathering presents an opportunity for different parties to align their visions and strategies for the benefit of the city.
However, uncertainties linger regarding the attendance of Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB. The party's stance remains steadfast in not supporting Boris Bonev.
Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change (WCC), did not rule out a potential partnership with Rumen Radev’s political formation to advance judicial reform and elect a new Supreme Judicial Council.
Bulgaria is set to purchase a coastal defense missile system from the United States valued at approximately USD 620 million, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
Bulgaria is not being used as a logistical base for U.S. operations in Iran, clarified Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov in an interview with bTV. He emphasized that Bulgarian territory is not considered a target by Iranian authorities.
The Bulgarian cultural club "Ivan Mihailov" in Bitola has again fallen victim to vandalism, with masked individuals covering the building in graffiti, including the slogan "Macedonia of the Macedonians," alongside obscene imagery.
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has announced plans for a series of mass protests over budget-sector salaries, more than two months after the adoption of the extension budget
Iran does not view Bulgaria as a potential target and has no hostile intentions toward the country, according to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sofia, H.E. Ali Reza Irvash
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