Bulgaria ranks 67th in terms of military power in the annual "Global Firepower" report that assesses the military power of 142 countries, as the rank depends on a variety of factors ranging from the variety of weapons and available manpower to geographic location and financial strength, BGNES has reported. The USA, Russia, China and India occupy the first places, while Ukraine ranks 22nd.
Among the countries of the Balkan region that are ahead of Bulgaria, one can see Greece - 27th, Romania - 38th, Serbia - 61st, Croatia - 62nd.
Another evacuation flight from Lebanon to Bulgaria would be risky and almost impossible to organise , said Bulgaria's ambassador in Beirut, Iassen Tomov. Alternative options are being considered to bring the Bulgarian citizens home. On Tuesday, 169..
Most Bulgarians (60%) are optimistic about the future of the EU. The EU-wide figure is 65%, according to a Eurobarometer post-election survey published by the European Parliament. Positive attitudes towards the Community are also high - more..
Daily Mail Online published a letter from former teacher Simon Hill under the title “I’m living the Bulgarian retirement dream”. The retiree and his wife own two properties in Bulgaria. They get better healthcare, enjoy hot summers and ski in the..
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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