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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: 3255

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: 2590

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: 4159

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: 2102

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: 3966

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: 3037

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: 3195

Russian Foreign Minister: What is Need for US bases in Bulgaria?

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has stated that Russia is trying to understand why the US military needs to have bases in Bulgaria.

Politics » Defense | March 27, 2009, Friday // 09:52 | Viewed: 5910

Bulgaria Baptizes Formally Two Second-Hand Belgium Frigates

Bulgaria's naval base in Burgas held Friday a ceremony for the formal baptizing of the two second-hand frigates the country bought from Belgium.

Politics » Defense | March 21, 2009, Saturday // 13:56 | Viewed: 4780

Bulgaria Defense Budget Smallest in NATO

Bulgaria allocates the smallest amount of money to defense per capita of all the NATO countries,

Politics » Defense | March 20, 2009, Friday // 08:44 | Viewed: 3356

NATO Spokesperson: Outcome of Passy's Nomination Will Be Known in April

Bulgaria's Solomon Passy has as many chances to became the new NATO Secretary General as any of the other candidates, the Alliance's spokesperson, James Appathurai, said Friday.

Politics » Defense | March 13, 2009, Friday // 17:13 | Viewed: 3491

100 Fresh Bulgarian Solders Take Off on Afghanistan Mission

Bulgaria's 5th Mechanized Company has departed Monday for Kabul, Afghanistan, and will stay there for six months. The Bulgarian rangers, including four women, underwent a three-month training, and they have obtained all the certificates required for ta

Politics » Defense | March 9, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7199
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