Increase in Israeli Tourists Expected in Bulgaria After Gaza Ceasefire
Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Yossi Levi-Sfari expects an increase in Israeli tourists to Bulgaria following the recent Gaza ceasefire
In a scheduled operation, military personnel and equipment from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey, serving as part of the NATO Stabilization Force mission in Kosovo (KFOR), are set to traverse Bulgaria's road infrastructure on February 27 and 28.
The deployment forms part of the rotational process within the operational theater, signaling ongoing NATO efforts in the region.
The convoy, consisting of Turkish military assets, will be accompanied by units of the Military Police Service to ensure safe passage, as announced by the Ministry of Defense.
The movement of NATO troops through Bulgarian territory underscores the collaborative nature of the alliance's operations and Bulgaria's role as a strategic partner in regional security initiatives.
Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has implemented a 30% salary increase for the Bulgarian Army
Bulgaria is set to receive the first two F-16 fighter jets it purchased from the United States in April
On January 15, a ceremony at the Naval Headquarters in Varna will mark the handover of command of the Naval Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea
By the end of April, Bulgaria is set to receive the first two of its eight F-16 fighter jets, with the first delivery scheduled for January 31 in Greenville. Acting Minister of Defense Atanas
Bulgaria is set to participate in NATO's largest exercise of 2025, "Steadfast Dart 2025" (STDT25), which will be held across Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania in the first quarter of the year
Former Bulgarian Defense Minister Prof. Todor Tagarev described the idea of NATO countries allocating 5% of GDP to defense as unrealistic, labeling it a significant financial burden
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