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Ukrainian Army Deploys Bulgarian Armored Vehicles
The armored vehicles delivered to Ukraine have undergone extensive upgrades to enhance their battlefield effectiveness. "Militarnyi" reports that the BTR-60PB APCs were modernized to the BTR-60D standard, which involved structural modifications and complete overhauls
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President Radev Opposes Deployment of Bulgarian Troops to Ukraine Amid NATO Inquiries
Speaking at a conference marking the 35th anniversary of the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions and Employers, Radev underscored his long-standing position that Bulgaria must avoid military involvement in the war-torn country
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Bulgaria Bolsters Military Might: A Strategic Shift Towards NATO Standards
Currently, on an official visit to the United States, Minister Tagarev emphasized Bulgaria's commitment to achieving NATO standards, signalling a pivotal shift in the nation's defence capabilities
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Another Anti NATO protest in Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria: Another protest in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia chanted anti-NATO slogans like “Bulgaria is not NATO”, “NATO out”, and demanded the country's neutrality in the Ukraine conflict. Ukraine has continuously requested weapons from Bulgaria as the state has a sophisticated amount of Soviet Era weapons
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Immediate ceasefire and dialogue is only solution to end Russia-Ukraine Conflict; President Radev
President Radev remarked that he continues to be strongly against sending weapons from the Bulgarian army reserves to the war zone because the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has no military solution, and its solution is an immediate ceasefire and dialogue
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10th round of sanctions mainly focused on closing loopholes; Von der Leyen
According to a news report by senior diplomats from Poland and Lithuania, the tenth package of EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus would include some restrictions on countries that violate those penalties, claims "Rzeczpospolita," Poland's top business and legal daily
Bulgaria
Bulgaria didn’t sell any SU-25 to NATO; Ministry of Defense
The Ministry released this statement to the media in response to reports in "Bloomberg" that Bulgaria sold 14 SU-25 assault aircraft produced in the Soviet Union to NATO members, who then gave them to Ukraine
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Zhytomyr paratroopers spent first day of 2023 at combat post
On New Year's night, 95-a separate paratroopers-Šturmova brigade met at the battle post. They reported that Russian occupiers did not lose hope to seize at least a piece of Ukrainian land, hoping that Ukrainian soldiers would lose their surveillance during the holidays
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Bulgaria Battles Water Crisis as Infrastructure Crumbles, Climate Worsens
The ministry revealed that more than 60% of water losses experienced by water and sanitation operators stem from outdated infrastructure, a situation mirrored in the irrigation sector, where over half of available water remains unused
Grigor Dimitrov Withdraws from Geneva Open Citing Medical Reasons
Dimitrov’s exit is a significant development ahead of the clay-court tournament, which serves as one of the final preparatory events before the French Open. His withdrawal opens up the draw for other contenders and removes a major obstacle for top-seeded players
Armed Robbery Targets Jewelry Studio in Sofia: Getaway Car Found Burned
No official statement has yet been issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but sources from the Bulgarian National Radio have confirmed that the targeted premises was a workshop dealing in gold and fine jewelry
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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