The Ministry of Defence is looking for an option for extending the life of the MiG-29 aircraft by way of overhaul and/or delivery with the support of Poland, Minister of Defence in the caretaker government Dimitar Stoyanov said in parliament.
An enquiry was submitted to the Polish side at the beginning of August, regarding the purchase or repair of 6 engines. Minister Stoyanov stated further that the Polish Ministry of Defence has decided to decommission one MiG-29 airplane and prepare its engines to be sold to Bulgaria. Minister Stoyanov said further that the Defence Ministry was making efforts to provide for the training of the flight personnel at an acceptable level until the end of 2023.
Today, Sofia will host the fifth edition of the Global Women Leaders Forum. The event is organized by the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria. Themed “Fast and Furious Changing World: Women in the Driving Seat”, the 2025 edition of the forum..
The average gross monthly salary in Bulgaria for July 2025 was BGN 2,570 (EUR 1,314.02), for August BGN 2,497 (EUR 1,276.7), and for September BGN 2,580 (EUR 1.319). The average monthly salary increased by 12.0% compared to the third quarter of..
Today, Bulgaria’s Head of State Rumen Radev met at the presidency building with Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó. The two discussed Europe’s prospects for addressing current challenges. Péter Szijjártó is visiting..
On Saturday, the lowest temperatures will be between 0 and 5°C; in Sofia - it will be around 0°C. During the day it will be mostly..
Today, Sofia will host the fifth edition of the Global Women Leaders Forum. The event is organized by the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria...
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense is requesting a postponement of one of the large payments under the contract for the second F-16 to 2028. Defense..
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