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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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Ex-Minister: Bulgaria desperately needs to enhance weaponry and air defence
Angel Naydenov, the former defence minister of Bulgaria, explained that three decisions taken at the two-day gathering of ministers of NATO members will directly affect the country. The first is to improve coordination, long-term planning, and joint acquisition of military equipment
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After F-16, Bulgaria looks for 10 Swedish Gripens to secure their Aerospace
While the new US F-16 programme is expected to deliver eight F-16 fighter jets by 2027, Bulgaria is looking for a temporary fighter solution to protect their air space currently guarded by Soviet-made MIG-29s operational until 2023 only
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Spain and Netherlands to deploy fighter jets to Bulgaria
On Saturday, January 22, Bulgaria Defence Minister Stefan Yanev confirmed that the country would host up to two stealth F-35 fighter jets from the...
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4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vrancea Region in Romania, No Damage Reported
The quake occurred at 9:34 p.m. local time, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Management (IGSU) confirmed, and was registered at a depth of 140 kilometers. Its epicenter was located approximately 49 kilometers west of the city of Focșani, the administrative center of Vrancea County in eastern Romania
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Underwater Park ‘St. Anastasia’ Takes Shape in Burgas Bay with First Sunken Exhibits
Named the Underwater Park "St. Anastasia", the initiative is the first of its kind in the region and aims to boost marine biodiversity while attracting diving tourism to the Southern Black Sea Coast
Bulgarian Novel Broke Taboos on Katyn Massacre in 1973
At the time of the novel’s publication, such assertions directly contradicted the official Bulgarian and Soviet stance, which maintained that the Nazis had committed the crime after occupying Smolensk in 1941
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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