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Bulgaria
Zelensky demands for more weapons from Bulgaria
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently held a crucial phone conversation with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, discussing Ukraine's pressing defense needs and reinforcing ties between the two nations
Bulgaria
“NATO Applauds Bulgaria’s Pledge to Dedicate 2% of GDP to Defense”
Deputy Secretary General of NATO Mircea Geoană yesterday commended Bulgaria's steadfast commitment to allocating 2% of its gross domestic product to defence costs in the coming years
Europe
Ukraine calls on Bulgaria for heavy weapon assistance
Following the above statement, he then added, "Ukrainians sense Bulgaria as a friendly country that provides assistance. But there is always a "but". "Currently we have severe fighting in Donbas, where Russian artillery exceeds 20 times Ukrainian artillery".
Europe
European Ministers of Defence from 26 states meet today for Agency Steering Board
During the meet, discussions will be held on - the EDA Defence Capabilities Gap analysis, Additional support to Ukraine under the EPF, the Situation in Ukraine and Situation in Mali. A total of 26 European member states partook in the meeting.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria established & is leading a NATO multinational battlegroup: US Defence Secretary
Austin appreciated the stand of Bulgaria amid the Russia-Ukraine war conflict, adding that the country managed to lead a NATO multinational battlegroup.
Bulgaria
US Defense Secretary Austin arrives in Bulgaria for 2-day work visit
he also met with the troops of the United States as well as Bulgaria, deployed at the Bezmer Air Base.
Bulgaria
Spain sent 4 Eurofighter EF-2000 to Bulgaria amid tensions between Russia & Ukraine
Sofia, Bulgaria: Amid the ongoing border tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the Government of Spain has sent four Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon fighter jets to...
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Bulgaria’s Winter Resorts Face Personnel Shortage and Parking Challenges, Tourism Minister Warns
The lack of parking at Pamporovo has raised concerns about its environmental impact, as Miloshev pointed out that the congestion caused by parked cars detracts from the resort’s natural beauty. "A tourist cannot arrive at a winter resort and find nowhere to park"
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
Sofia Adjusts Transport: No Christmas Night Services, New Year Coverage
On December 24, trams, trolleybuses, and buses will run according to pre-holiday and holiday schedules, with services ending between 11:30 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. No nighttime public transport will be available on Christmas Eve
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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