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Bulgarian Defense Minister Clarifies: No Nuclear Weapons Storage at Graf Ignatievo Airbase
In response to a query from Ivan Petkov, a Member of Parliament from the Bulgarian Socialist Party, Zapryanov emphasized that the airbase will not include facilities for storing nuclear weapons
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Graf Ignatievo Airport Set for 2025 Overhaul to Host F-16 Jets
This marks a crucial milestone in Bulgaria's air force modernization, with MiG-29 aircraft re-based from Plovdiv Airport to Graf Ignatievo. The relocation aims to restore flight operations and enhance combat readiness at the Third Air Base
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Ratifies Amendment for F-16 Block 70 Acquisition, Accelerating Delivery Schedule
The original LOA, inked on July 11, 2019, marked a milestone in Bulgaria's pursuit of modernizing its air force. It involved a USD 1.2 billion contract with Lockheed Martin Corp. for the acquisition of cutting-edge F-16 Block 70 aircraft, munitions, Sidewinder AIM 9X Block II Missiles, and accompanying material and services
Bulgaria
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
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: 8 Advanced F-16 Fighters Set to Arrive in 2025
Admiral Eftimov provided insights into the meticulous preparation behind this initiative, revealing plans for a total of 16 aircraft and the comprehensive training of 32 airmen in the United States
Bulgaria
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
Bulgaria
NATO Multinational group reach full operational capacity
Diplomat Baiba Brace revealed that the NATO multinational force in Bulgaria, organised a few days after Russia began an invasion of Ukraine, has reached its maximum operating capacity
Bulgaria
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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Sofia Expands Ban on Wood and Coal Heating to Combat Air Pollution: 2029 Deadline Set for Entire Municipality
This year, the scope of these restrictions will broaden. From January 1, 2025, the use of solid fuels, including wood and coal, will be prohibited in nine of Sofia’s 24 districts
Bulgarian Leaders Unite in Celebrating Unification Day, Urge National Cohesion
Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev emphasized the enduring significance of unity among the Bulgarian people. Reflecting on the historic event, Glavchev remarked that the unification of Bulgaria demonstrated the impossibility of artificially dividing the nation
Vogue Names Sofia Europe’s Most Dynamic City: A Blend of Ancient Charm and Modern Innovation
The article portrays Sofia as a cultural melting pot, with downtown streets reflecting a blend of Roman ruins, Byzantine influences, Ottoman architecture, and contemporary European designs
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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.