On May 12, 2025, President Rumen Radev submitted a proposal to the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria to hold a national referendum with the question: In the accompanying statement, the President emphasized that, despite Bulgaria’s commitment under the EU accession treaty to adopt the euro, there is no specific deadline Read more…
On May 9, a group of a hundred people gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, to mark Russia’s Victory Day, waving Russian flags and displaying images of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Radio Free Europe reports. While some wore shirts bearing Putin’s face or Soviet symbols, others carried portraits of relatives who fought in World War Read more…
The son of CIA Deputy Director Julian Gallina Gloss has reportedly been killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Michael Gloss, 21, died during the ongoing conflict, with his death confirmed by a report published on April 25, 2024, by the Russian publication Important Stories. Michael was the son of Julian Gallina Gloss, who serves as the CIA’s Deputy Director Read more…
Boyko Borissov, former Prime Minister and current leader of the ruling GERB party, emphasized Bulgaria’s long-standing experience and skilled workforce in the defense sector during a meeting with Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, in Dortmund. The discussion focused on potential investments and collaboration opportunities for Bulgaria‘s defense industry. Borissov described Bulgaria as an ideal location for defense Read more…
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…