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Spanish Eurofighters to arrive in mid-November to assist Bulgarian air force in securing airspace
The Ministry of Defense stated that the six Spanish Eurofighter fighters will arrive in Bulgaria between mid-November and early December after Bulgaria announced the arrival of the combat aircraft. 130 military soldiers will also be on board the aircraft to conduct air police training missions
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Bulgaria: Poland agrees to repair 6 MIG-29 engines, ensuring them functional till 2023
Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov responded to a parliamentary question by saying that the ministry is looking for a long-term solution to keep running Soviet MIG-29 and MIG-29 UB aircraft because they were set to retire in 2023, leaving Bulgarian airspace undefended. Bulgarian airspace currently depends on MIG-29 jet fighters built in the Soviet Union
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Bulgaria: Cabinet approved Contract for second unit of F-16 scheduled to deliver in 2027
The project Acquisition of 8 New F-l6C/D Block 70 Aircraft, Ammunition, Training Equipment, Maintenance Equipment, Spare Parts, Initial Maintenance and Training for the Bulgarian Air Force was approved by the Cabinet in a resolution
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Crash on Dobrich-Silistra Road Claims Lives of Two High School Graduates
The impact forced the second vehicle off the road, where it crashed into a tree and overturned in a nearby field. The driver and one of his passengers, both 18-year-old males, were killed instantly
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Bulgaria Launches Large-Scale Fuel Station Inspections to Combat Smuggling and Tax Evasion
The large-scale operation, aimed at cracking down on tax evasion and fuel quality violations, is being conducted by multiple state agencies under the coordination of the Interdepartmental Coordination Center for Counteracting Smuggling
Bulgarian Wrestler Georgi Ivanov Clinches Second Consecutive European U23 Title
Competing in the 125-kilogram freestyle category, Ivanov delivered a commanding performance in the final, defeating Ukraine’s Volodymyr Kochanov with a resounding 11:0 victory
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts