Tag:NATO

Bulgaria's commitment to the NATO Stabilization Force in Kosovo dates back to February 2000. Over the years, the scope and scale of Bulgaria’s participation have evolved, with more than 1,800 Bulgarian military personnel having served in the mission to date. Presently, over 200 Bulgarian troops are actively involved

As of October 1, NATO will undergo a comprehensive change in its civilian leadership. Mark Rutte is set to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as Secretary General, marking a noteworthy transition at the helm of the alliance

While the majority support remaining in the alliance, a notable 30 percent of the population would vote to leave, marking Bulgaria as the NATO member country with the highest inclination toward withdrawal

Tsoncho Ganev, a prominent figure within the "Revival" parliamentary group, addressed the Bulgarian parliament with a dire prediction. According to Ganev, NATO is no longer just a defensive alliance but an active participant in the ongoing military conflict against Russia in Ukraine

The Ministry emphasized that the EU training mission operates in Germany, Poland, and other EU countries, not in Ukraine itself. In line with this mission, Bulgaria will undertake the training of combat paramedics on its own soil

The event will be attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Radostin Iliev and Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov, signifying the high level of importance Bulgaria places on its commitment to international peacekeeping efforts

According to Bulgaria's Defence Ministry, personnel from the Bulgarian Air Force's Bezmer Air Base engaged in simulated ground target engagements alongside B-1 aircraft stationed at Morón Air Base in Spain

Novakov, a prominent voice in Bulgarian politics, emphasized the gravity of external threats confronting Bulgaria despite the nation not being engaged in any declared conflicts