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Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet in Major Air Force Upgrade
The aircraft, featuring the Bulgarian flag on its tail, is the first of 16 jets ordered from the United States as part of Bulgaria’s long-term air force modernization plan. Two of the newly acquired jets are expected to arrive in Bulgaria by the end of March
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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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Breze Resident Dies as Ambulance Delayed Due to Poor Roads
The man, who suffered a heart attack, was unable to be reached in time by an ambulance due to the village’s impassable roads, a recurring issue that local authorities have struggled to address for years
Bulgaria’s Summer Tourism Prices to Rise by 30% Amid Industry Talks
This forecast emerged from discussions between tourism industry representatives and Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh in Burgas, where key issues such as pricing trends, early bookings, and the long-overdue creation of a Tourist Guarantee Fund were addressed
Greek Farmers Fear Water Shortages as Bulgaria Hesitates on Renewal of Arda River Agreement
The deal, which allowed Bulgaria to release water from its reservoirs into the Arda River to irrigate Greek farmlands, expired in July last year. For nearly 60 years, the agreement provided Greek farmers with 186 million cubic meters of water annually, supporting around 20,000 hectares of agricultural land
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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