President Rumen Radev emphasized the need for initial military training for Bulgaria‘s youth during his participation in the Fourth National Assembly of the Reserve Army in Stara Zagora. He noted that NATO allies are reinstating conscription, sparking the need for a national debate on this issue. Radev highlighted that the current geopolitical climate and the war Read more…
The United States and its allies are concerned about a potential attack by Iran or its proxies on military and government targets in Israel. The attack, believed to be imminent, would be in response to the killing of Iranian generals in Damascus, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. There is uncertainty regarding the origin of Read more…
SOFIA, 16.02.2024 13:38 (BTA) The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry issued a position against the planned holding of the so-called Lukov March, the Ministry said on Friday. Lukov March is torchlit procession which has been taking place annually in February since 2003 to mark the anniversary of General Hristo Lukov’s execution-style murder Read more…
“According to data from 2022, the export of specialized weapons production increased by 200%. This is about 1.6 – 1.7 billion euros or about 220% growth compared to 2020.” This is what the Bulgarian Minister of Economy Bogdan Bogdanov said this morning on the National Television. According to him, the industry is developing and the goal is to Read more…
The European Union is the most preferred power for a partner among Bulgarians – both in the economic sphere (42%) and in the security sphere (40%). Bulgaria’s values are above the world average, placing it among the leading pro-European countries in the Balkans. This is shown by a public opinion survey conducted by the world association Read more…
Today Bulgarians celebrate the Day of Courage and the Bulgarian Army – May 6. For the third year in a row, there will be no military parade on May 6. A solemn water blessing of the battle flags and sacred flags was organized in the capital Sofia. His Eminence Bishop Polycarp of Belogradchik with the prayerful Read more…
Growth in each indicator, reflecting how the migration wave to and through Bulgaria, shows the data of the Ministry of Interior from the beginning of 2021 to the end of November. They show an increase in detainees trying to enter the country, ie. in the borderarea, in an attempt to Read more…
Today marks 18 years since the tragic incident in 2003, when five Bulgarian servicemen were killed and 27 others were seriously injured in a suicide truck bomb attack on our base in Karbala. The bloody assassination claimed the lives of Major Georgi Kachorin, Senior Lieutenant Nikolai Saraev, Officer Candidate Anton Read more…
Bulgaria is an active member of NATO and as such cannot be the subject of foreign decisions. This was stated for BTA by the Minister of Defense Stefan Yanev in his first interview after taking over the leadership of the Ministry of Defense. According to him, Bulgarian politicians must learn Read more…
NATO is considering increasing its contingent in Bulgaria and Romania in response to the build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine, Der Spiegel writes. The publication cites a recent secret video conference by NATO‘s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, during which it shared the intention, similar to strengthening units Read more…