At a meeting on Wednesday, the caretaker government adopted the conclusions of the special committee set up for the acquiring of a new type of fighter jets.
The committee has placed Sweden’s SAAB Gripen jets offer at first place, it was reported. The Swedish bid was preferred over offers for used F-16 planes and used Eurofighter jets. The final decision will be taken by the future government of the country. Bulgaria wants to buy 8 fighter jets worth some 757 million euros.
From May 7 to 11, Sofia will host the 16th International Animation Film Festival “Golden Kuker”, the organizers announced. Ten awards will be presented in ten separate categories. A national competition for the best Bulgarian animated film is also..
Overnight, cumulonimbus clouds will develop over the western half of the country, bringing intense short-term rain showers in some areas. Hail is also possible. By Wednesday morning, the rainfall is expected to reach the eastern regions as well. The..
Vice President Iliana Iotova congratulated the Bulgarian military contingent participating in NATO’s peacekeeping force in Kosovo (KFOR) on the occasion of the Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Army. She attended an official ceremony held in Pristina...
A water blessing of the battle flags and sacred banners was held on Saint George’s Day at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia...
On Saint George's Day, the newly elected hegumen of the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos, Father Gavriil, was elevated from hieromonk to..
''On the eve of the Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Army — May 6 — I address you with a sense of gratitude and appreciation. You fulfill your military..
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