MPs approved the updated project for the purchase of armoured vehicles for the army. The project involves 198 combat, reconnaissance and command and staff vehicles, special nuclear, chemical and biological reconnaissance vehicles, medical evacuation, engineering support, transport and evacuation vehicles at a total cost of 2.5 billion leva, or 1.376 billion dollars. According to the proponent, the Council of Ministers, the project will achieve better compatibility with NATO member states and reduce critical dependence on non-NATO and non-EU countries. The decision was strongly criticised by the opposition.
The Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) ruled that the acting chief prosecutor's powers automatically terminate after the six-month period allowed by legislation. Consequently, Borislav Sarafov is no longer acting chief prosecutor,..
Bulgaria is guarding Europe’s borders “extremely well and successfully,” Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in Copenhagen ahead of the European Political Community meeting, the government press service reported. He noted that, compared to 2024,..
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has decided to end its monitoring of Bulgaria, with 101 votes in favour, 3 against, and 1 abstention. Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum, Stanislav Balabanov of the “There Is Such a..
To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's monumental artwork, 'The Pont Neuf Wrapped', which transformed the iconic Parisian bridge..
The Pumpkin Festival and the holiday of the village of Stefanovo will be held over the weekend, Dobrich Municipality announced...
Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev has been awarded the prestigious "Journalist of the Year" award at the PRIX EUROPA European media..
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