The acquisition of the Himars artillery missile systems is unfortunately not part of the immediate prospects of the Bulgarian Army, the Deputy Chief of Defense, Lieutenant General Mihail Popov said after the completion of the largest exercise of the Land Forces "Thracian Warrior 24", which was held simultaneously at the "Koren" and "Novo Selo" military ranges. More than 2,000 personnel, 700 units of combat and auxiliary equipment, as well as aircraft of the Bulgarian Air Force participated in the maneuvers. The Himars rocket artillery was also included in the exercise of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade.
Deputy Minister of Defense Radostin Iliev announced that work was underway on 13 priority defense projects part of the investment program. Defense spending has already reached over 2% and this is a sign to NATO partners that Bulgaria is a stable and predictable partner, Iliev said.
The most affected country by fires for 2024-2025 in the European Union is Bulgaria, the Ministry of Environment and Water has reported. Over the past two years, this country has reported an alarming trend: 38,000 sq. m. have been affected by fires and..
Bulgarian students won four bronze medals and one honorable mention at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad held in Paris, the Ministry of Education and Science announced. More than 400 students from 85 countries participated in the..
The civic association “Doyran 2025” has initiated a procedure for a referendum with questions about Bulgaria’s membership in the European Union and the eurozone, announced the association’s chairperson Rumyana Chenalova at a press conference held at..
Bulgaria’s National Assembly has passed, at second reading, amendments to the Road Traffic Act. Municipal cameras and those from the national toll..
Bulgaria has resubmitted its second request for payment under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), amounting to EUR 653 million. The..
Bulgaria’s position on the Gaza Strip remains unchanged. The priority is direct dialogue with Israel, aimed at improving the humanitarian situation in..
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