Russia continues to pose the most serious and immediate threat to NATO and the European Union, according to the 2024 Report on the Status of the Defense and Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria. The government has recently adopted the annual assessment, which highlights Moscow’s destabilizing role in the region. The document Read more
Poland is preparing for the possibility of war by embarking on a dramatic military expansion, underlined by a plan to train every adult male in the country for potential conflict, writes POLITICO. This initiative follows the Polish government’s unveiling of a strategic shift to bolster its defense capabilities. As part of these efforts, Read more
Bulgaria‘s Ministry of Defense is preparing legislative changes to introduce mandatory military training for specific professional groups. Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov explained in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio that the amendments to the Armed Forces Act and the Act on the Reserve aim to address the personnel shortage in the national army. However, he clarified Read more
Bulgaria‘s newly adopted defense strategy identifies Russia as a significant threat to national security, while reaffirming NATO and the European Union as key guarantors of the country’s interests. The document, approved by the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov, outlines the changing security landscape in Europe following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The strategy highlights that Russia’s aggression has Read more
After a heated three-hour debate filled with scandals, personal attacks, and verbal threats, Bulgaria’s National Assembly adopted a declaration condemning the systematic aggressive actions of the pro-Russian “Revival” party. The document, submitted by the WCC-DB parliamentary group, was approved with 132 votes in favor, 33 against, and 11 abstentions. Lawmakers Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the shutdown of the U.S. military base in Alexandroupoli, Greece, according to Greek newspaper Dimokratia. The decision marked a shift in U.S. military strategy in the region and raised concerns among Greek officials. The base in Alexandroupoli has been a key logistical hub Read more
The main entrance of the Russian Embassy in Sofia was splattered with red paint by activists from the civil movement “BOEC.” The demonstration, held on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine, was described by the group as a symbolic act representing the blood of Ukrainian civilians killed in the conflict. According Read more
A protest organized by the pro-Russian party “Revival” against the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria resulted in clashes with the police, leaving around ten law enforcement officers injured and six protesters detained. The demonstration, which started in front of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), escalated as participants moved towards the European Read more
A spy ring operating out of the UK has been accused of having links to the “highest echelons” of Bulgaria’s government, as revealed in ongoing hearings at a British court, writes The Independent. Katrin Ivanova, 33, along with her partner Biser Dzhambazov, 43, and co-defendant Orlin Roussev, 46, are part of the Read more
In a surprise late night television address he says the move was necessary to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces. Summary South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law In a surprise late night television address he says the move is necessary to protect the Read more