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Bulgaria Initiates Overhaul of MiG-29 Engines Amidst Transition to F-16 Block 70
This decision to overhaul the MiG-29 engines follows a strategic imperative to enhance combat readiness and align operational capabilities with the impending induction of the F-16 Block 70 aircraft into Bulgaria's aerial arsenal
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Bulgarian MIG-29’s to retire in 2023
At the end of 2023, the Bulgarian MIG-29 fighter jets that have been defending the skies for the past three decades will be retired. This is the final year that these combat aircraft from the Soviet Union will be employed to protect the borders of Bulgaria
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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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Water Crisis in Krumovo Persists into New Year, Affecting 200 Households
The crisis began on December 29, when water supply unexpectedly failed, prompting a series of temporary fixes. However, these efforts have proven ineffective, and the situation has grown dire
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Sofia Airport Introduces New Traffic Management System at Terminal 2 Starting January 9
The initiative, spearheaded by SOF Connect, the airport’s operator, draws inspiration from established practices at major European airports such as Munich, Amsterdam, and Rome. The system introduces advanced traffic controls designed to curb improper parking while providing flexible and convenient parking options for drivers
New Year’s Eve: 591 Protected Songbirds Die from Firework Stress in Bulgaria
On New Year's Eve, 591 protected mountain finches died due to stress induced by fireworks. Environmentalists from "Green Balkans" reported the incident, revealing that out of 606 birds rescued, only 15 survived, with most succumbing to internal injuries
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Kulata Border Checkpoint Undergoes Major Upgrades Ahead of Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides
Trailblazer of Bulgarian Investigative Journalism Margarita Mikhneva Dies at 72
Margarita Mikhneva, a pioneering figure in Bulgarian investigative journalism, has passed away at the age of 72 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death in Geneva was confirmed by Focus news agency, marking the end of an era for Bulgarian media