“The financing for defence could be increased, provided there are concrete projects,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Assen Vassilev stated today, and added that if there are Ministry of Defence projects which have not been presented within the budget procedure, they should be examined.
Minister Vassilev stated further that no money will be paid out for “aircraft on paper”, and added that there is a programme, which has been adopted, of up to 2% of the GDP for modernization and armament and that this programme was being implemented. This country is a little over the percentage envisaged for the year, Minister Vasslev said.
If a referendum was held on whether to continue the country's membership in NATO, 59% of Bulgarians would answer affirmatively, according to a study by the Alliance. According to this indicator, Bulgaria ranks penultimate among..
The 17 th classic car and motorcycle parade is to take place in Burgas’ Primorski Park from 10 AM until 2.30PM today. More than 150 collectors from Burgas and the country will take part, Dimo Dzhambazov, chair of the Retro motor club, organizer of..
On Saturday the weather will be sunny, with cumulus clouds developing in the afternoon in many parts. Temperatures will continue to rise, with minimum temperatures reaching 15-21° C., for Sofia 17° C. Daytime highs will range from 30° C., to 35° C.,..
Sunday will be sunny and hot. There will be weak to moderate northeasterly wind. Temperatures will continue to rise and the highest..
The new Bulgarian Patriarch, Daniil, has spoken out in favour of reconciliation within the Orthodox churches. "There is a broken communion between..
If a referendum was held on whether to continue the country's membership in NATO, 59% of Bulgarians would answer affirmatively,..
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