Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov has announced that he discussed, with the management of the Russian MiG corporation, different options for its experts to make an estimate of the cost of possible repairs to the 15 MiG-29 fighters owned by the Bulgarian air force.
The defence ministry is also looking into options for “refurbishing” 14 Su-25 bombers. Minister Karakachanov believes that Bulgaria could give its support to the idea of forming a “military Schengen” but to this end, negotiations must be conducted with the NATO partners.
With two flights of the government Airbus in two days, the Bulgarian state managed to evacuate 169 Bulgarians and their families from Lebanon after the escalation of tensions there. "Thank God we're back, " says one of the Bulgarians with..
Trust in NATO (40.1%) and the EU (59.5%) in Bulgaria has increased by 8 and 5 percent respectively in comparison to 2023, according to a study by Gallup International Balkan on attitudes towards the two organizations. Speaking to..
At the invitation of his German counterpart Annalena Berbock, minister Ivan Kondov participated in the meeting of foreign ministers of the countries of the Berlin Process. At the forum in Berlin, Kondov pointed out the importance of..
The Kalotina border checkpoint on the border with Serbia has already been renovated and has a nearly 30% increased capacity for passenger cars. It has..
At present, there is no information indicating a threat to the security of Bulgarian citizens. However, enhanced security measures have been taken in..
On Wednesday minimum temperatures will be between 2 and 12°C, 5°C in Sofia. Maximum temperatures will be 19-24°C, 21°C in the capital. In the higher..
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