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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: 3239

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: 4151

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: 12867

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: 4486

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: 4530

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: 3876

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: 3723

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: 3272

Bulgaria Joins Black Sea Nations in Mine Clearance Pact Amid War In Ukraine

Turkey's Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, announced plans for Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey to ink an agreement next month aimed at clearing mines lingering in the Black Sea, a fallout from the war in Ukraine

Politics » Defense | December 18, 2023, Monday // 09:36 | Viewed: 3836

Indian Navy Tracks Hijacked Bulgarian Ship 'Ruen' in Arabian Sea, Somali Pirates Suspected

The Indian Navy has reported tracking the Bulgarian cargo ship "Ruen", flying the Maltese flag, after it was hijacked in the Arabian Sea

Politics » Defense | December 17, 2023, Sunday // 11:30 | Viewed: 3911

Ground Forces Modernization: Bulgaria Pays First Instalment for Stryker Vehicles

Bulgaria has taken a decisive step in the modernization of its ground forces by making the initial payment for the procurement of Stryker armored vehicles, according to Defense Minister Todor Tagarev

Politics » Defense | December 16, 2023, Saturday // 13:23 | Viewed: 4434

Bulgarian Council of Ministers Approves BGN 51 Million in Extra Defence Funds

The Council of Ministers, in its recent session, sanctioned supplementary spending on the 2023 Ministry of Defence budget, as reported by the Government Information Centre

Politics » Defense | December 14, 2023, Thursday // 07:32 | Viewed: 3502

Bulgaria's Defense Committee Greenlights Transfer of Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

Bulgaria to provide old anti-aircraft missile complexes and anti-aircraft missiles of different types to Ukraine, to be used to strengthen its counter-air defense

Politics » Defense | December 7, 2023, Thursday // 17:23 | Viewed: 4907

Bulgaria Greenlights Initial Funds for Stryker Armored Vehicles Amid Presidential Veto Rejection

The Bulgarian government swiftly approved an emergency allocation of $263.3 million towards the first installment for acquiring Stryker armored vehicles, set to be paid by December 15th

Politics » Defense | December 7, 2023, Thursday // 11:48 | Viewed: 3467

Bulgarian Border Police Thwarted Over 193,000 Illegal Entry Attempts in 2023

The Interior Ministry of Bulgaria disclosed that since the beginning of 2023 until November's end, the Border Police and other law enforcement units have successfully prevented over 193,000 illegal entry attempts into Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | December 6, 2023, Wednesday // 15:30 | Viewed: 3083

Strategic Overhaul: Bulgaria Outlines 13 Defense Modernization Goals

Bulgaria has outlined an ambitious plan encompassing 13 pivotal projects aimed at fortifying and modernizing its armed forces by 2032

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2023, Monday // 17:41 | Viewed: 2815

Bulgarian Parliament Ratified Acquisition of Stryker Combat Vehicles for Land Forces

The Bulgarian Parliament ratified an agreement on Friday for the acquisition of Stryker combat vehicles, marking a crucial step in bolstering the nation's defense capabilities

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 16:55 | Viewed: 3597

US Report Reveals Terrorists Exploiting Bulgarian Networks for Trafficking

The annual terrorism report for 2022 from the US Bureau of Combating Terrorism has spotlighted Bulgaria's vulnerabilities, citing foreign terrorist groups leveraging the nation's illegal smuggling and trafficking networks to infiltrate Europe

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 16:17 | Viewed: 3931

Bulgaria Participates in NATO's Cyber Coalition 2023, Enhances Cyber Defence

Bulgaria is actively engaged in NATO's Cyber Coalition 2023, a significant cyber defence drill recognized as one of the world's largest exercises

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 13:00 | Viewed: 3390

Zelensky has Asked for More Weapons from Bulgaria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 12:25 | Viewed: 4134

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Highlights Potential in Drone Production

Bulgaria's Defense Minister, Todor Tagarev, has highlighted the country's significant prospects in drone manufacturing during an interview with Nova TV

Politics » Defense | December 1, 2023, Friday // 10:45 | Viewed: 2977
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