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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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Critical Water Shortages Plague Bulgaria’s Pleven Amid Drought and Delays
The immediate response plan centers on upgrading the "Bivolare" pumping station by replacing outdated pipes that have contributed to water loss. Despite efforts to modernize the pumping station, water loss due to aging infrastructure remains a pervasive issue
Bulgaria Increases Interior, Defense Budgets Citing Migration Pressures Despite Decline
The decision, announced by the government press service, is intended to support the two ministries in managing heightened “migration pressure” anticipated from June 1 through October 31. However, recent data has led some to question the necessity of the funding increase
Bulgarian Taxi Drivers to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Steep Insurance Hike
Organized as a coordinated, countrywide demonstration, drivers aim to draw attention to what they are calling an unsustainable rise in insurance premiums, which they say have soared tenfold without warning
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Dominica: New projects unveiled at the 2024/2025 budget session
Finance Minister Irving McIntyre revealed a big budget for several projects to be undertaken the coming fiscal year.
Dominica budget 2024/2025 scheduled today: $1.4 B expected allocation
The new budget for Dominica is expected to have a $1.4 Billion expenditure. The final budget address is set to take place today.